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Forging a new career path, becoming more empathic and cultivating more intimate connections can result from PTG.

That said, moms who experience PTG don’t solely put a positive spin on suffering; growth is one way of making sense of the trauma.

“Resilience refers to how quickly one recovers, but PTG isn’t solely about recovery, it’s a positive change that often leaves mothers feeling better than they did before,” the psychologist said.

And while PTG may sound a lot like resilience, Dekel says the two differ.

Studies have found that PTG can deepen one’s appreciation for life, increase personal strength and make relationships more meaningful.