One thing, off the top of my mind, is the histories of intergenerational and personal trauma. Pregnancy is a time when trauma can really come to the surface in ways that people don't expect. You grapple with identity shifts and it connects to your ancestors and generations going forward. It's a really sensitive time, and I think it's not adequately appreciated or supported.
It's wonderful to hear from Dr. Vigod about the stream of support for trauma-informed care in their programs. Generally speaking, I don't think that's a strong element of our health care system. There needs to be support for people going through pregnancy to pay attention to and provide care for their trauma, which they may need to process if it is triggered.