Overly stressed mothers may be more likely to have lower birthweight babies too. This can lead to developmental and physical health issues across the child’s lifespan. This might affect the way a child learns, thinks, problem solves, organizes things, memory, speech, and language. One study has shown that mothers exposed to higher anxiety levels were more likely to have babies with weaker connections in the brain having to do with higher functioning and cognitive abilities. These chemicals naturally produced by the body in response to that “fight, flight or freeze” mode we feel, can pass through the placenta, to the brain and body of the developing baby. I mentioned in a previous episode about how stress can begin to affect us even before we’re born! A pregnant mother who experiences repeated toxic stress has Nor-Adrenaline, Adrenaline, and Cortisol running through her system. I will also relate my personal experiences, what’s made sense to me and helped me, in the hopes of connecting my thoughts and feelings to something you may have gone through. This also not me giving parenting advice! I made a TON of mistakes as a parent, we all do, whether we have a trauma history or not! I’m taking information from published studies and methods available from reliable sources, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others. As we move through this subject, if at any time you feel triggered, please stop listening, do some deep breathing exercises or other relaxation techniques, and come back when your ready! Childhood trauma affects us on so many different levels. We’re going to spend quite a bit of time with this subject, because there is a LOT of ground to cover. I’m a Certified Trauma Support Specialist with lots of lived experience with trauma, so let’s dive in! ![]() So just a quick reminder, I’m not a clinician, counselor, or physician. I’m so glad that we’re walking the path towards healing together! This is episode 5 Early Childhood Trauma. Hey there, it’s Kerri! Thank you so much for joining me on this latest episode of Invisible Wounds Healing from Trauma.
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