birth trauma

noun

, Psychoanalysis.

1. an emotional shock caused by being born.

Word History and Origins

Origin of birth trauma¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The new lineup includes 12 amateur bakers of varying professions, including a farm manager, menswear designer and birth trauma specialist midwife.

From Salon

The story of a survivor of birth trauma, it portrays the trials and challenges but also the joyful moments of bringing Josephine up.

From BBC

She called on the government to do more to help women who go through birth trauma.

From BBC

The award for most graphic birth trauma scenes, at least in regard to the news coverage they generated, goes to HBO's "House of the Dragon."

From Salon

She is legally blind with a seizure disorder and mild cognitive impairment, the result of birth trauma.

From New York Times