What Is Birth Trauma? A Gentle Guide to Understanding a Silent Experience
Birth Trauma, Maternal Mental Health, Reproductive Mental Health Carissa Francis Birth Trauma, Maternal Mental Health, Reproductive Mental Health Carissa Francis

What Is Birth Trauma? A Gentle Guide to Understanding a Silent Experience

Birth is often described as beautiful and life changing, but for many people, the experience is far more complicated than what they imagined. It can be overwhelming, frightening, confusing, or emotionally difficult in ways that feel hard to talk about. This is where the term birth trauma comes in.

Read More
Pregnancy Loss During the Holidays: Navigating a Tender Season
Maternal Mental Health, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Birth Trauma, Miscarriage, Grief & Loss Carissa Francis Maternal Mental Health, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Birth Trauma, Miscarriage, Grief & Loss Carissa Francis

Pregnancy Loss During the Holidays: Navigating a Tender Season

The holiday season can feel like a minefield when you’re grieving a pregnancy loss. Everywhere you turn, there are reminders of family, celebration, and milestones that should have been part of your story this year. While the world speeds up with festivities and expectations, your heart may be moving much more slowly, or not moving at all.

Read More 
Disclaimer:
The content shared on this website and blog is meant to offer education, encouragement, and support, but it is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or therapeutic care. Everyone’s journey is unique, and it’s always best to consult with a qualified healthcare or mental health professional about your specific needs or concerns. Reading this blog or connecting through franciswellness.com does not create a therapeutic relationship. If you are in crisis or need immediate help, please reach out to your local emergency services or contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) for free and confidential support 24/7.