She Carries More Than a Child: The Psychological Burden of Unhealed Trauma

• By: Keiley Pfeiffer, EdD Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN)
• July 18th, 2025
• childhood, children, early childhood development, emotional regulation, intergenerational trauma, maternal mental health, post-traumatic stress, Summer 2025 Issue
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Motherhood starts way before a woman discovers that she is pregnant. Rather, research suggests that a person’s projected pathway into motherhood starts as soon as their own infancy. The type of attachment, connection, and personal experiences that a child is exposed to during their first five...