Brittany Moffitt, LICSW

Brittany Moffitt, LICSW Helping parents in Maryland & DC mentally recover after a traumatic childbirth experience.

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08/25/2026

A somatic flashback isn't always a clear picture or memory of what happened. Sometimes, your body reacts to a reminder before your mind even connects it to the birth.

For example, if you experienced preeclampsia, something as simple as having your blood pressure taken can remind your body of that time even when you consciously feel like you've moved forward.

That doesn't mean you're going backward

It doesn't mean you're overreacting.

It can mean your body is responding to something it learned during an overwhelming experience.

This is one reason I use body-based approaches in my work with birth trauma.

We don't just focus on talking about what happened. We also pay attention to how your body responds and help you develop ways to feel safer when those reactions show up and ease your body again.

If you're experiencing reactions like this and wondering whether birth trauma therapy could help, I'd be honored to talk with you.

Comment or DM me “HEALING” to book your free 15-minute consultation and explore what 1:1 birth trauma therapy could look like for you.

08/21/2026

You can hear “Everything looks good” at your appointment and still leave feeling afraid.

Maybe you were hoping this pregnancy would finally feel different.

But instead, you find yourself watching every sensation, waiting for the next appointment, or wondering, “What if it happens again?”

Then someone tells you, “Just enjoy this pregnancy.”

And you try.

But telling yourself to relax doesn't make your body forget what happened during your first preterm birth.

So when I work with you in this situation, I remind you that it's not a personal failure if you can't simply switch off the fear.

I want you to understand why the fear keeps showing up in the first place.

Your current pregnancy can be going well and your nervous system can still be responding to what happened before.

Those two things can exist at the same time.

The goal isn't to convince yourself that nothing will ever go wrong.

It's to help you recognize when the past is showing up in the present, understand what your body is responding to, and gradually build a greater sense of safety in this pregnancy.

So if you've been thinking, “Why can't I just enjoy this pregnancy?”

Try asking yourself:

“What is my body remembering that I haven't fully had a chance to process?”

These numbers show just how far the impact of birth trauma can reach.In a survey of 903 women affected by birth trauma, ...
08/19/2026

These numbers show just how far the impact of birth trauma can reach.

In a survey of 903 women affected by birth trauma, 82% experienced anxiety in the weeks and months following birth.

70% said it put some or significant strain on their relationship.

And 44% said their birth trauma contributed to their decision not to have more children.

That last number especially matters.

Because sometimes the question isn't simply, “Do I want another baby?”

It can sound more like:
😒What if it happens again?
😒Can I go through another birth?
😒What if I lose control again?”

And if you're pregnant again, those fears can show up in appointments, in your body, and in the way you think about the months ahead.

You don't have to force yourself to feel excited or tell yourself to “just relax.”

There is a way to work through what happened and understand why it is still affecting you today.

If you're pregnant again or planning another pregnancy and your first birth still feels like it's following you into this one, I'd be honored to work with you.

Comment DM me “HEALING” to book your free 15-minute consultation and explore what 1:1 birth trauma therapy could look like for you.

Your birth may be over, but that doesn’t always mean you’re done processing it. 🤍Maybe it went differently than you imag...
08/17/2026

Your birth may be over, but that doesn’t always mean you’re done processing it. 🤍

Maybe it went differently than you imagined.
Maybe there are moments you still replay.
Maybe you’re holding gratitude and grief at the same time.
Or maybe you simply haven’t had a space to talk about what the experience meant to you.

The Birth Story Circle was created for that space.

This in-person workshop in Howard County, Maryland offers an opportunity to slow down, reflect on your birth experience, feel supported in the emotions that come with it, and connect with other moms who understand that birth can hold so much.

You do not need to consider your birth “traumatic” to belong here. If your birth is something you’re still carrying, wondering about, making sense of, or wanting to honor, you are welcome.

🤍 Registration is now open.
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You keep telling yourself, “I just need to relax.”But then you notice a little discharge, feel a cramp, or wake up with ...
08/17/2026

You keep telling yourself, “I just need to relax.”

But then you notice a little discharge, feel a cramp, or wake up with back pressure and your mind immediately goes back to the first time you went into preterm labor.

So you check.

You call your doctor for reassurance. You make a next day appointment.

You plan what you’ll do if it happens again.

You hold back from getting too excited about this pregnancy.

And when those thoughts keep coming, you start wondering, “Why can't I just enjoy this in pregnancy?”

Because part of you is still trying to make sure you never get caught off guard like that again.

After a traumatic preterm birth, staying alert is the mind's way of protection.

Your mind may think, “If I watch closely enough, plan enough, and catch the warning signs early enough, maybe I can prevent it from happening again.”

But here's the shift I want you to consider:👇

👉What if you could minimize the anxiety so you finally have moments to exhale during this pregnancy?

👉What if you could trust your body again?

👉What is you could make peace with your birth story and find moments of joy in your current pregnancy?

If any of this resonates with you, share it below or send to a mama in need.

08/14/2026

What if the biggest thing standing between you and another pregnancy isn't your desire but your nervous system's memory of what happened during your previous birth?

If you've experienced preterm birth trauma, it makes sense that the thought of giving birth again feels overwhelming.

Your mind remembers the moment when everything changed.

Your body remembers going into labor early and feeling out of control.

And your nervous system isn't bad or wrong, it is simply working hard to protect you from feeling out of control again.

Mental health therapy for birth trauma allows you to finally mimize the anxiety and   constantly waiting for something to go wrong.
You begin to trust your body again and feel emotionally safe.

You start making decisions from a place of confidence instead of fear.

Whether you decide to grow your family or not, you deserve for that decision to come from peace not unresolved trauma.

If you'd like to explore what that kind of healing could look like, comment or send me a DM with "Healing."

I'd love to invite you to a free consultation where we can talk about how specialized birth trauma therapy can help you feel safer, more grounded, and more confident moving forward with your next pregnancy.

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