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birth trauma

/ˈbɜːθ ˌtrɔːmə/

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/ˈbɜːθ ˌtrɔːmə/C1formalmedical
  • ruФизическая травма или психологический стресс, испытываемые младенцем в процессе рождения, или эмоциональное потрясение, которое может испытать мать во время родов.

Physical injury or psychological distress experienced by an infant during the process of being born, or the emotional shock a mother may experience during childbirth.

  1. Physical injury during childbirthC1formal

    Physical damage or injury sustained by a newborn or mother during the process of birth.

    ruРодовая травма

    • The baby suffered birth trauma due to a difficult delivery.
    • Doctors monitored the infant for signs of birth trauma.
    • Birth trauma can sometimes lead to long-term health issues.
  2. Psychological impact of childbirthC1formal

    Emotional or psychological distress experienced by a mother or child related to the birth experience.

    ruРодовая травма

    • She sought therapy to cope with the birth trauma she experienced.
    • Birth trauma can affect a mother's mental health for years.
    • Support groups help women recover from birth trauma.