Post Birth Trauma Screening

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Section A - Select all that Apply

  • A.
    Do you keep having intrusive, distressing memories of the birth, including upsetting images, thoughts or perceptions?
  • B.
    Do you have nightmares about the birth?
  • C.
    Do you keep reliving the traumatic events of the birth, or keep having flashbacks?
  • D.
    Do you feel anxious or panicky when something reminds you of the birth?
  • E.
    Have you begun to experience any physical symptoms or problems when something reminds you of the birth? For example, asthma, stomach upsets, etc?
  • F.
    None of these apply
• 2.
  Section B - Select all that apply

  • A.
    Do you try to avoid thinking, or talking, about the birth because you find it too distressing?
  • B.
    Do you avoid activities, places or people that remind you of the birth?
  • C.
    Do you find it hard to remember important aspects of the birth?
  • D.
    Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy?
  • E.
    Do you feel disconnected and distant from those who would normally be close to you, such as family or friends?
  • F.
    Do you feel unable to have, or express, loving feelings towards those close to you, including your child, family or friends?
  • G.
    Do you feel like you have no hopes or positive thoughts about the future?
  • H.
    None of these apply
• 3.
  Section C - Select all that apply

  • A.
    Do you have difficulty falling, or staying, asleep?
  • B.
    Do you feel irritable, or have outbursts of anger?
  • C.
    Do you have difficulty concentrating?
  • D.
    Are you hyper-vigilant (constantly watching out for danger)?
  • E.
    Do you constantly feel jumpy?
  • F.
    None of these apply
• 4.
  Have these symptoms persisted for at least a month?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 5.
  Have these symptoms caused clinically significant distress or impairment in occupational, social or other functional areas

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You do not meet criteria for                  Post Birth Trauma 

  Image Source

  The good news is that you don't meet the criteria for Post Traumatic Stress following Childbirth! But, you took this test for a reason. If you feel like you want to walk through the criteria, please contact Sabbath Schrader, RN for further assessment or for referral to other providers.For more information about BTR Therapy follow this link!!
• 2.
  You may meet criteria for Post Birth Trauma or Sub Threshold Trauma

  Image Source

  The fancy term for this is what's called Sub Threshold Trauma, or Trauma that either doesn't quite meet criteria, OR Trauma that is below the surface. Birth Trauma Resolution Therapy could be effective in managing symptoms that you didn't realize were potentially tied to your anxiety, panic, or traumatic triggers.For more information about BTR Therapy follow this link!
• 3.
  You meet the Criteria for                         Birth Trauma Resolution Therapy

  Image Source

  I doubt this comes as a big shock to you, but you absolutely meet the criteria for Birth Trauma Resolution Therapy. If you would like to contact Sabbath Schrader, RN and work on setting up an appointment, please click below. My goal is to help deactivate the traumatic triggers that you associate with your childbirth, and/or refer you on to a specialist that can assist you with dealing with the PTSD, Depression, or Anxiety that you may be experiencing. For a no committment consultation, please contact Sabbath below.If you would prefer a referral to an Licensed Mental Health Therapist, I have a list of providers that I refer to locally, and would be happy to discuss your needs free of charge and refer you to someone appropriate!For more information about BTR Therapy, follow this link!