Affected person tells

When the dream birth becomes a birth trauma

Nine months to prepare for birth - but a lot can still go wrong

(Bild: Scharinger Daniel)

"Crime scene" delivery room: violence, fear or heteronomy can leave deep psychological scars on women giving birth. One of those affected shared her story with "Die Krone". An expert gives advice on how to deal with traumatic experiences during childbirth.

Everything was perfect: Sarah (name changed by the editors) and her partner were expecting their dream child and the pregnancy went completely smoothly. The then 34-year-old actually wanted to give birth to her baby at home or in a birthing center, but her partner persuaded her to give birth in hospital. When she went into labor, the couple stayed at home for as long as possible, but at some point it was time to go to the hospital.