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The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 179: Six Years OutIn this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m reflecting on six years since the day my life and my son Callahan’s changed forever. Six years since I experienced an amniotic fluid embolism that nearly took both of our lives. Six years into a healing journey that has been anything but linear.This solo episode is my most honest update yet. I talk about what recovery looks like this far out from the trauma: what’s changed, what hasn’t, the unexpected gifts, and the grief that still lingers. I share how I’ve learned to...2025-07-0825 min
Golden HourWhen Birth Becomes Trauma: A Raw Conversation with Therapist Kayleigh Summers | Golden Hour Podcast, Episode 33What happens when the moment that’s supposed to be one of life’s most joyful turns into one of the most traumatic?In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kayleigh Summers — licensed therapist, writer, and one of today’s most important voices in the conversation around birth trauma. After surviving a rare and nearly fatal Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Kayleigh turned her experience into purpose: helping others process, heal, and feel less alone through her therapy practice, podcast, and deeply honest social media storytelling.We talk about:What birth trauma really looks like — and why it’s...2025-06-181h 17
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 170: Preeclampsia, Hemorrhage, & a NICU Stay as Queer Parents feat. AlejandraIn honor of Pride Month, this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast features a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Alejandra- a queer parent, birth trauma survivor, and passionate advocate for inclusive, affirming perinatal care. Alejandra shares about her family, their journey through infertility and IVF, and a traumatic birth experience involving preeclampsia, an emergency cesarean, a NICU stay, and a near-fatal postpartum hemorrhage.Together, Kayleigh and Alejandra explore the intersections of identity, trauma, and healing. They shed light on the systemic challenges queer families often face in reproductive healthcare and the strength and resilience it...2025-06-0637 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 169: Preparing For Medical Procedures After TraumaIn this solo episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I share a personal journey preparing for and undergoing a simple procedure after experiencing significant birth trauma. What used to feel like an impossible task, stepping into a hospital, lying on a table, and surrendering control, became a moment of grounded confidence and self-advocacy. Drawing from both clinical knowledge and lived experience, I talk through the practical and emotional tools that helped me feel safe, empowered, and informed before, during, and after the procedure. This episode is a roadmap for survivors looking to reclaim autonomy and reduce o...2025-06-0426 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 168: Postpartum Preeclampsia & A NICU Stay Miles Apart feat. ArianneIn this week's Listener Series episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Arianne courageously shares her story of navigating a traumatic birth, a devastating postpartum complication, and the aftermath of nearly losing her life.After an otherwise healthy pregnancy, Arianne went into labor at 34 weeks following a sudden and severe bleeding episode. What unfolded was a cascade of medical emergencies, including an emergency C-section, high blood pressure that was dangerously overlooked, and a second hospitalization for postpartum preeclampsia, all while parenting a NICU baby and moving into a new home.As a Black woman, Arianne’s...2025-05-2227 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 167: Mom Rage Isn't A Meltdown, It's A MessageIn this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh is joined by Nicole McNelis, LPC, therapist, educator, and nationally recognized expert in maternal rage. Nicole shares how she became known as “the mom rage lady,” what maternal rage really is (and what it isn’t), and why so many perinatal trauma survivors experience it.Together, Kayleigh and Nicole unpack the systemic, emotional, and trauma-related roots of maternal rage, reframing it not as a personal failure, but as a powerful, righteous signal that something in your environment isn’t working. Nicole offers a compassionate, evidence-based lens for understa...2025-05-2140 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 166: 4th Degree Tear, Rectovaginal Fistula, & Ongoing Recovery feat. ScarlettIn this week’s Listener Series episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Scarlett bravely shares her story a layered, and still-unfolding journey through birth trauma, postpartum hemorrhage, and complex pelvic floor injuries that continue to impact her life more than five years later.She speaks candidly about the realities of:🩸 Surviving a traumatic birth and emergency postpartum care⚕️ Navigating misdiagnoses and medical dismissiveness🏥 Undergoing reconstructive surgery, just days before COVID shut down elective procedures💔 Living with an unresolved injury, even years later💬 Parenting solo while healing, with her husband deployed and her newborn in tow...2025-05-1753 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 165: Delayed Bonding After Birth TraumaIn this re-release, Kayleigh revisits one of the most listened-to solo episodes of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast: a personal and validating exploration of what it means to struggle with bonding after a traumatic birth.We’re often told that the “golden hour” will be the most magical moment of our lives, that love will overflow the second our baby is placed on our chest. But for many trauma survivors, that moment never comes. Instead, we're left navigating guilt, shame, and confusion about why bonding didn’t look the way we were told it would.Drawing...2025-05-1429 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 164: Through The Eyes Of A Nurse: A Stillbirth That Changed Everything feat. AllisonIn this powerful Listener Series episode, we sit down with Allison, a dedicated labor and delivery nurse whose own experience as a health care provider turned her world upside down. As an L&D nurse who spent her days supporting others through birth, Allison never imagined she would experience trauma firsthand on the other side of the bed.Allison's story highlights the unique challenges of health care worker trauma and the long path to reclaiming safety, identity, and healing after trauma.In this episode, we discuss:The emotional complexity of processing trauma...2025-05-0849 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 163: Not Ungrateful, Just TraumatizedIn this Mini Series episode, I dive into a nuanced conversation around gratitude practices for perinatal trauma survivors. While gratitude can be a powerful tool for healing, it often becomes complicated when paired with the experiences of trauma, grief, and loss.Whether you’ve felt pressure to “just be grateful” or are searching for ways to reconnect with yourself and your story, this episode offers validation and actionable insight.🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:The challenges of embracing gratitude after birth traumaWhy traditional gratitude practices can feel dismissive for survivorsHow to reframe gratitude t...2025-05-0724 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 162: IVF, Preeclampsia & a Failed Spinal Block with a NICU Stay feat. MeganIn this week’s Listener Series episode, I sit down with Megan to explore the layered and emotional journey of holding both immense gratitude and deep grief. After years of infertility, a traumatic ectopic pregnancy, and two rounds of IVF, Megan finally became pregnant with her miracle baby, but her story didn’t end there.What followed was a high-risk pregnancy marked by preeclampsia, a NICU stay, and a traumatic C-section that left Megan under general anesthesia, missing the birth of her son. In this powerful conversation, Megan shares the duality of her experience, the joy of fina...2025-05-0239 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 161: Pregnancy, Trauma, & The Body You're Left WithIn this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Colleen Reichmann, clinical psychologist, eating disorder specialist, and founder of Wildflower Therapy. Together, we dive deep into the complex intersections of body image, eating concerns, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and birth trauma.Dr. Reichmann shares her professional expertise and personal journey navigating anorexia, infertility, and postpartum body changes, offering validation, compassion, and essential insights for anyone who has felt disconnected, angry, or let down by their body.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🌸 How control, body image, and trauma collide during...2025-04-2935 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 160: Sexual Trauma, Dehumanization, & PTSD Recovery feat. JocelynIn honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this week’s Listener Series episode features a deeply moving and courageous conversation with Jocelyn. She shares her story of how a sexual assault in college—though years in the past—powerfully influenced her second birth experience, which unfolded into a traumatic emergency C-section under general anesthesia.Jocelyn Rodal's experience highlights the devastating impact of being unheard, unprepared, and uninformed in moments of extreme vulnerability—and how a history of sexual trauma can resurface in the birthing room in ways that even well-meaning providers may not realize.In this epi...2025-04-2544 min
The C-Section Experience: Empowering C-Section Education and SupportThe Birth Trauma Mama Kayleigh Summers on Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Birth Trauma & Healing [33]AFE Foundation: https://afesupport.org Support Firefighter Matt Okula & Baby Crew After Tragic Loss: https://gofund.me/35664636 Jen and Bethany welcome Kayleigh Summers—licensed therapist, birth trauma survivor, and creator of The Birth Trauma Mama—for a powerful conversation about birth trauma, C-sections, and healing after traumatic birth experiences. Kayleigh shares her personal story of surviving an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) during her son’s birth in 2019, a rare and life-threatening childbirth complication. Together, they honor the memory of Hailey Okula, who tragically passed away from an AFE, and discuss the critical need for awareness, prepar...2025-04-221h 00
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 159: Pregnancy After Sexual Assault & Navigating The Medical System feat. MandyIn this deeply emotional and courageous Listener Series episode , Mandy shares her story- a story of medical trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, birth trauma, and survival.From a devastating hospitalization at the start of the pandemic to becoming pregnant through rape and surviving an abusive relationship during pregnancy, Mandy brings raw honesty and incredible insight into how trauma, resilience, and advocacy can co-exist.In this episode, you’ll hear about:🔹 Mandy’s life-threatening medical complications leading up to pregnancy🔹 Discovering she was pregnant by rape while in an abusive relationship🔹 Living through hyperemesis...2025-04-181h 07The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 158: Sexual Trauma & Perinatal Trauma: Understanding the ImpactIn this powerful and nuanced episode, I’m joined once again by Morgan Bradwell, LCSW, PMH-C, to explore the intersection between sexual trauma and perinatal trauma.We discuss how past sexual trauma can shape the perinatal experience, increase the risk of birth trauma, and impact postpartum mental health, including rates of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Morgan draws from her clinical experience supporting survivors of sexual trauma and perinatal trauma to help us better understand how to support pregnant people with this history, whether you’re a provider, a partner, or navigating it yourself.What You’ll Hea...2025-04-1546 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 157: HIE, Postpartum Hemorrhage, & NICU Loss feat. PriyaIn this Listener Episode, I sit down with Priya as she shares her deeply personal and emotional journey through birth trauma, emergency medical interventions, and the unimaginable grief of losing her baby in the NICU. Priya opens up about experiencing a traumatic birth, the unexpected complications that followed, and the physical and emotional toll it took on her postpartum experience.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Priya’s birth trauma experience and emergency medical interventionsFacing a postpartum hemorrhage and its impact on recoveryNavigating the NICU stay and the heartbreak of infant lossPTSD, anxiety, and the ment...2025-04-1042 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 158: C-Sections & Birth Trauma - Not One Size Fits AllApril is Cesarean Awareness Month, and we’re re-releasing this incredibly important conversation to spotlight the complexities, emotions, and real stories behind C-sections.On this solo episode, Kayleigh is discussing all things c-section. She shares a few different studies highlighting the data on c-sections and PTSD, as well as how they compare to other modes of delivery. Kayleigh also touches on TOLACs and planned cesarean sections after birth trauma. In this episode:- Types of C-Sections- C-Section and birth trauma- Communication and Support as mitigating factors- Delivery decisions aft...2025-04-0849 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 156: C-Section Recovery & Birth TraumaIn this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I sit down with a Victoria, a midwife to explore the complexities of birth trauma from a provider’s perspective. Together, we discuss the emotional and physical impact of traumatic births, how midwives support birthing people through these experiences, and the importance of trauma-informed care in maternity settings.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How midwives approach birth trauma and support their clientsThe role of informed consent and shared decision-making in reducing traumaPractical advice for navigating the postpartum period after a traumatic birthHow providers can...2025-04-0258 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 155: When an ICU Nurse has an AFE feat. JennaIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I sit down with Jenna, an ICU nurse and fellow Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) survivor. Jenna shares her harrowing birth experience, the life-saving interventions she received, and the long road to recovery.We discuss:💔 The shocking moment Jenna realized something was very wrong after birth🚨 Her rapid decline & emergency medical response🩸 Being diagnosed with AFE, intubated, and placed on ECMO 🦵 The unexpected vascular complications & multiple surgeries that followed...2025-03-2748 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 154: Honoring AFE Awareness Day: Understanding Amniotic Fluid EmbolismMarch 27th marks Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Awareness Day, a time to honor the lives affected by this rare but life-threatening complication. In this special episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, we take a deep dive into what AFE is, how it happens, and what can be done to improve survival rates.In this episode, we discuss:🩸 What is AFE? Understanding this sudden and unpredictable complication⚕️ Symptoms & Diagnosis: How AFE presents and why it’s difficult to diagnose🚨 Emergency Response & Treatment: The critical importance o...2025-03-2529 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 153: Low Platelets, Two Traumatic Births, & Giving Birth Alone feat. CourtneyIn this powerful Listener Series episode, Courtney shares her deeply personal journey through birth trauma, miscarriage, and healing. From navigating unexpected medical challenges to advocating for herself in the face of systemic failures, her story is one of resilience, grief, and ultimately, self-discovery.On this episode, you will hear:💔 Facing childbirth with a history of trauma & medical anxiety💔 The emotional toll of low platelets & losing control over pain management💔 A traumatic induction experience & feeling unheard by medical providers💔 The devastating experience of miscarriage & lack of support💔 Giving birth alone during COVID & the las...2025-03-2033 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 152: Finding the Right TherapistSearching for a therapist after experiencing birth or perinatal trauma can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this special mini-series episode, we break down exactly how to find a therapist who is trained in both perinatal mental health and trauma, so you can get the support you deserve.In this episode, we cover:🔹 The best qualifications & trainings to look for in a therapist🔹 Why both perinatal mental health & trauma training matter🔹 Where to search for a specialized therapist (PSI, Touchstone, & more)🔹 What questions to ask in a free cons...2025-03-1819 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 151: Anesthesia & Birth Trauma: Ineffective Pain ReliefA special and highly requested rerelease - Dr. Vibha Mahendra, a board-certified Obstetric Anesthesiologist, joins me on this episode to discuss anesthesia options during labor and delivery and why they are sometimes ineffective, potentially leading to trauma for the patient. Dr. M also provides insight into how providers can problem-solve these pain relief issues and communicate with patients in a way that mitigates trauma. This was such an insightful conversation and I think does a great job educating the patient in a way that puts them in a better position to advocate or communicate with their support p...2025-03-111h 15
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 150: Inadequate Pain Management & Invalidating Debriefs feat. JoniIn this deeply moving episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Joni shares her raw and powerful birth story—one filled with unexpected turns, systemic failures, and unimaginable strength. From an intense labor experience to a traumatic C-section where she felt the surgery, Joni walks us through the emotional and physical aftermath of her birth and the complex journey of processing trauma while embracing new motherhood.On this episode, you will hear:💜 The impact of unplanned and traumatic C-sections💜 What happens when medical records fail to reflect a patient’s reality💜 How systemic hospital failures affe...2025-03-0740 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 149: Litigation After Birth Trauma: Understanding the ProcessOn this week's episode, we welcome Marlie Willer, an experienced trial lawyer whose practice focuses on civil litigation with an emphasis on obstetrical negligence and maternal health rights. She recognizes the gaps between the injuries suffered by mother and babies and the limited legal options available to them. Marlie discusses with us in detail what it means to decide to pursue litigation after birth trauma and birth injury. There is so much to learn in this episode and Marlie and her expertise is so incredibly helpful and validating.On this episode, you will hear:...2025-03-0459 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 148: Deployment, NICU stay, NEC, & 23 Years of Healing feat. KrisOn this week's episode, we welcome Kris to share her story. Kris offers us a unique perspective of experiencing generational birth trauma. Kris' mother passed away at 3 days old, and she shares with us her own birth trauma with her second pregnancy with her son Logan - who is now 23. After years of healing and putting in the work for it, Kris shares about what it is like to be 20+ years removed from your birth trauma and how important it is to speak out your trauma and not be small in your story. We hope this episode gives hope...2025-02-2836 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 147: Mini Series: Navigating Medical Appointments After Birth TraumaThis week, we are releasing a new mini series episode. We are breaking down a little how-to for preparing for medical appointments after birth trauma. There is a possibility of so much activation, fear, and anxiety in medical appointments after you have experienced birth trauma, so I am going to talk you through it and break down a long-term prep for a medical appointment, what that can look like and what the before, during and after process is. If medical appointments after birth trauma is a challenging thing to navigate, remember you aren't alone in it and you can...2025-02-2517 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 146: Compounding Complications feat. HannahOn this week's listener story, we are doing a special rerelease with Hannah's story. Hannah and her wife had a fairly healthy pregnancy but she experienced what she refers to as serial complications during and after the birth of their daughter.Things you will hear on this episode:- Induction and long labor- 3B tear due to a laceration- Struggling to bond- Breastfeeding challenges- Deep vein thrombosis - Postpartum Depression- Small bilateral pulmonary emboli - Developing mastitis and a UTI- postpartum D...2025-02-2140 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 145: Providers Are Human: Understanding & Supporting Provider TraumaOn today's episode, we are talking about provider trauma. This is a topic that we are incredibly passionate about and I think this plays an intricate role in birth and perinatal trauma and our ability to prevent it. We are specifically talking about any health care worker in the labor and delivery, obstetric and NICU/ICU space - essentially anyone involved in one's care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This is such a personal topic, as I share how my team made space to process the trauma they experience with my AFE and Cal's birth.In this...2025-02-1729 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 144: NICU Loss, Subsequent Birth & the Deafening Silence of Grief feat. NandiOn this week’s episode, we welcome Nandi as she bravely shares her story of love, loss, and healing. Nandi opens up about her first pregnancy with her son, Kiran Jude, whose life was tragically cut short by a brain bleed just three days after birth in the NICU. She also reflects on the birth of her daughter, a journey that resulted in an emergency C-section and a hysterectomy due to her blood disorder, Factor VII Deficiency. With courage and vulnerability, Nandi speaks about navigating the depths of grief, the deafening silence that accompanies it, and the ways she co...2025-02-1447 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 143: Sex & Intimacy After Birth TraumaA special rerelease - Rachel Wright, LMFT, shares about the impact of birth and birth trauma on sex and intimacy. She answers all of your questions related to navigating intimacy and sex with a partner and yourself after birth trauma. This is a must-listen-to episode full of wonderful nuggets and concrete suggestions for approaching intimacy after birth trauma. In this episode you will hear:- Communicating needs and boundaries with your partner- Approaching/initiating intimacy after birth trauma- Intimacy and pleasure outside of sex- Planning out intimacy with yourself and...2025-02-101h 11
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 142: Emergency Cerclage, Bedrest and a NICU Journey feat. StaciOn this week's Listener Series, we welcome Staci. She shares with us about her pregnancy with her daughter that turned into a marathon of bedrest. Early in her pregnancy, Staci went to a prenatal appointment and had to be rushed to the hospital for an emergency cerclage placement. She was placed on bedrest to keep the pregnancy going as long as possible. Due to being on the Cherokee Nation insurance plan, her and her family had to move to Oklahoma to be closer to the prenatal care she needed for her high-risk situation. Staci was able to stay pregnant...2025-01-3036 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 141: Adoption and Perinatal TraumaOn this week's episode, we are talking about the intersection of adoption and birth and perinatal trauma. We are joined by Gabbie Ryan, who has personal and professional experience in this. Gabbie was adopted from China at 18 months old to a white family in Minnesota. She is now a diversity equity and justice leader in the Twin Cities and specializes in adoptee self-discovery. Gabbie and I really dive into the adoption practices and the idea of "coming out of a fog" as an adoptee. We hope you enjoy and learn something new in this episode - we are not...2025-01-2753 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp.140: HIE, a NICU Journey, & a Subsequent Birth feat. SarahOn this week's listener episode, we welcome Sarah. Sarah shares her two birth experiences with us. Her first pregnancy resulted in an undetected infection and meconium aspiration, which led to her daughter's hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) diagnosis. Sarah also shares about her subsequent pregnancy and birth which she describes as part of her healing.On this episode, you will hear:- Maternal infection - Meconium aspiration- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)- NICU journey- Healing and support: finding community- Second birth experience as redemptive - Advocacy and intuition Y...2025-01-2337 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 139: Let's Talk PPCMOn this episode, we welcome Brianna Henderson, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Let's Talk PPCM and a certified patient family partner, patient advocate, doula, and a bestselling author.On this episode, you will hear:- Brianna's journey: from misdiagnosis to advocacy- understanding postpartum cardiomyopathy- the impact of family history on health- navigating healthcare challenges- the birth of Let's Talk PPCM- survivor's guilt and advocacy- empowering moms with knowledge If you suspect you may be experiencing PPCM, you can request a...2025-01-2153 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 138: Empathy Doesn’t Require Experience: How Child-free Friends Can Offer SupportOn this week's episode, we welcome friends and colleagues, the Shrink Chicks - Jennifer Chaiken LMFT and Emmalee Bierly LMFT. Jennifer and Emmalee founded The Therapy Group and cohost the Shrink Chicks Podcast. In today's episode, we dicuss how to support a friend through a traumatic perinatal experience when you don't plan to have kids yourself. Emmalee and Jen share their own experience navigating this dynamic through Emmalee's infertility journey while best friends and business partners. This is such a heartfelt conversation full of some really important take-aways. On this episode, you will hear:- the...2025-01-1447 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 137: AFE? HELLP?: An Uncertain Diagnosis with ICU & NICU Stay feat. JuliaOn this week's Listener Series, we welcome Julia. Julia was induced at 38 weeks due to gestational hypertension. A routine delivery turned terrifying, when Julia suddenly became unresponsive. What followed was a litany of complications landing Julia and her baby in the ICU and NICU, and still to this day with an uncertain diagnosis. She shares with us the process of bringing home a NICU baby after a significant trauma and what her healing journey has been like.On this episode, you will hear:- labor complications and emergency response- NICU experience and family dynamics2025-01-1051 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 136: The Grief & Joy of an Only Child After Birth TraumaOn Today's episode, Kayleigh shares her own journey with coming to accept their family of three over the past 5 years. In this episode:- Positives of having an only child- Fears about having an only child- Making the decision to have an only child- Acceptance and Grief of your family looking different than you imagined. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through Th...2025-01-0745 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 135: Revisiting Erica's StoryOn this special listener series episode, we follow up with Erica. We shared her story over 2 years ago and have bene asked to follow up to see where she is at now. The first part of her story can be heard on these previous episodes: Part 1 & Part 2. Erica shared her experience with loss and she happened to be pregnant again in the recording of part 2. This time around, Erica catches us up to speed on how her second birth experience went and how things are now.On this episode, you will hear:- shifting perspective in...2024-12-1938 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 134: When Therapists Cause HarmOn this week's episode, we welcome Erica Zaldivar - a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, we are talking about bad therapists. I had posted a few weeks back in my Instagram stories about sharing bad comments from therapists and it received a lot of traction. Erica and I wanted to do an episode on this specifically to help you identify what is appropriate and what is not appropriate in a therapy setting. You are in control in your therapy session, and have the power to not allow invalidating or inappropriate comments from your therapist. We hope you feel...2024-12-1744 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 133: aHUS & Extended ICU Stay feat. AlexOn this week's Listener Series episode, we welcome Alex. Alex had a scheduled c-section for her second birth experience. She had increased hemorrhages, and had an immediate D&C followed by an ICU stay within 24 hours of her delivery. Alex found herself being flown to a city hospital for specialized treatment and dialysis. She spent 38 days away from her family. Alex was discharged on dialysis and opens up about what it is like experiencing a life-changing diagnosis after a traumatic birth experience.On this episode, you will hear:- aHUS- extended ICU stay...2024-12-1242 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 132: Birth Trauma & Chronic PainOn this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Kimberley Johnson - a psychologist who works with clients with a range of maternal and reproductive health concerns, including PMADs, perinatal trauma and loss, infertility, and life-impacting gynecological conditions. Her research is primarily centered on childbirth-related pelvic floor injuries and conditions and intersections with mental health. In this episode, we talk about chronic pain and how it intersects with mental health and specifically in this community with perinatal trauma. Your pain is real and valid and as Dr. Johnson shares, pain being “all in your head” is actually true, but not because you’r...2024-12-0953 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 131: A Birth Experience in Isolation feat. BrittneyOn this week’s listener series episode, we welcome Brittney. Brittney shares her 2 birth trauma experiences with us. Due to Covid procedures, she was forced to deliver her first baby without her husband and her baby went to the NICU before she had a chance to see him. Her subsequent birth experience was also traumatic due to loss and a potential diagnosis in pregnancy, as well as postpartum complications. Brittney shares about the importance of healing and how trauma-informed care supported her healing journey..On this episode, you will hear:- Pregnancy challenges during COVID-19...2024-12-0542 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 130: Hormones After Hysterectomy: What's the Deal?On this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Lawren Honken - a board certified OBGYN, certified menopause practitioner and a current integrative medicine fellow at George Washington University. this episode is all things menopause and perimenopause, specifically after an emergency hysterectomy or in birth or related to birth. We cover so many topics: different types of hysterectomies, what happens after a hysterectomy with your hormones, ovarian function after a hysterectomy, treatment like hormone replacement therapy and so much more. We hope you learn so much with us. On this episode, you will hear:- birth trauma and...2024-12-031h 13The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 129: Navigating the Holidays After Birth TraumaOn this week's episode, we are rereleasing our Navigating the Holidays episode where Kayleigh talks about birth trauma and navigating the holidays. The holidays can be triggering for many whether its navigating an anniversary around the holidays or family members asking questions about your trauma or future family planning.Things you will hear on this episode: - navigating first holidays after trauma- coping with an anniversary of birth trauma that falls around the holidays - family conversations: establishing coping skills, support plans and boundariesFor more birth trauma content and a co...2024-11-2537 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 128: Cord Prolapse & Subsequent VBAC feat. LibbyOn this week's Listener Series episode, we welcome Libby to share her story with us. Libby experienced a missed miscarriage and then got pregnant again shortly after, her pregnancy seemed to be going well until she woke up about a week away from her due date and her water broke and her baby's cord fell out into her hand. Libby was experiencing a cord prolapse and happened to know exactly what to do because she had just recently read a midwifery book that described what a cord prolapse is and what to do in that situation. Libby was brought...2024-11-2139 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 127: Nuance in Birth EducationOn this week's episode, we welcome HeHe from Tranquility by Hehe, a doula and content creator in the birth education space. In this episode, we tackle the nuance of birth education, including how we approach conversations around birth education that support empowerment and autonomy while also leaving room for the unexpected - this is a complicated and sometimes messy conversation but we really wanted to tackle it. On this episode, you will hear:- Understanding birth trauma- Navigating healthcare provider relationships- The role of inductions - Finding balance in birth choices2024-11-1843 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 126: Three Births, Three Traumas feat. SarahOn this week's episode, we welcome Sarah to our Listener Series. Sarah has shared part of her story on our blog before. Today she tells us about her three separate birth traumas. Her first son was born at 30 weeks and had a NICU stay, her second son she had during COVID and she experienced postpartum preeclampsia and a stroke, and her third birth trauma she experienced shoulder dystocia and preeclampsia. On this episode, you will hear:- NICU stay- pregnancy during COVID- postpartum preeclampsia with a stroke- shoulder dystocia...2024-11-1536 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 125: Health Anxiety After NICUOn this week's episode, we welcome back Dr. Frankie Harrison, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Miracle Moon UK. We talk all things NICU and health anxiety. Frankie and her co-founder also run an incredible community called The NICU Space, providing all things support for NICU parents and really facilitating that connection that so many people are craving after a NICU experience and birth trauma.On this episode, you will hear:- understanding health anxiety- the impact of NICU on parental anxiety- trauma and its connection to health anxiety- coping strategies...2024-11-1132 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 124: TFMR and Reproductive Rights feat. KaylaOn this week's episode, we are changing things up and rereleasing one of our Listener Series episodes that we feel is critical to consider on the eve of the presidential election.We welcome Kayla to share her story with us. Her first pregnancy and delivery with their daughter was traumatic after developing severe preeclampsia. On Mother's Day 2022, Kayla found out she was pregnant with their son Brooks. At their anatomy scan, Brooks was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, critical aortic stenosis, and several other heart defects that meant he would not survive delivery. With the recent...2024-11-0432 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 123: Evidence Based BirthOn this week's episode, we welcome Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN. Dr. Dekker is the founder and CEO of Evidenced Based Birth. We discuss evidence-based birth and why we have such a gap between the research and actual practice in obstetrics.On this episode, you will hear:- what is evidence-based birth- personal experiences shaping evidence-based birth- researches and practices in labor and delivery- evidence/practice gap in obstetrics- preventing birth trauma through better practices- the importance of communication in the medical setting- empowering patients...2024-10-2849 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 122: Hemorrhage, Uterine Inversion, & an ICU Stay feat. KateOn this week's listener episode, we welcome Kate. After a relatively uncomplicated IVF pregnancy, Kate went into spontaneous labor at full term and experienced a peaceful labor and delivery at the hospital. After her daughter was born, she suffered a postpartum hemorrhage and 3rd-degree uterine inversion. Kate shares with us her experience of waking up under paralytics and processing her feelings of both fear and gratitude as she navigated healing post-birth trauma.On this episode, you will hear:- PCOS, infertility and IVF- third-degree tear and hemorrhage- mass transfusion protocol and hypervolemic...2024-10-2538 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 121: Mini Series - Medical Records and DebriefsOn this week's episode, we have another mini series episode! We are talking all things medical records and debriefs.On this episode you will hear:- understanding medical records- process of requesting medical records- the importance of debriefs- empowering patients through effective communicationFor more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views...2024-10-2213 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 120: IVF, Postpartum Readmissions, & PPCM feat. LynnOn this week's episode of our Listener Series, we are joined by Lynn. Lynn shares with us about her infertility journey and fertility treatments during COVID and her long extensive labor with high blood pressure. She had some extended recovery but found herself being readmitted twice during the first week and then had a cardiology consult and was diagnosed with PPCM. Lynn reminds us about the importance of advocating for yourself when something doesn't feel right in your body, because you know your body best.On this episode, you will hear:- unexplained infertility...2024-10-1728 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 119: OCD & Perinatal TraumaOn this episode, we are joined by Kara Kushnir, LCSW, PMH-C. Kara is a psychotherapist and founder and clinical director of her private practice - A Work of Heart Counseling in New Jersey. We talk about all things OCD and perinatal trauma, but we also highlight Kara's new book "Mama's Thoughts". We hope you enjoy today's episode and that these nuggets of info are helpful for you navigating OCD or perinatal trauma.On this episode, you will hear:- Intersection of OCD and trauma- Understanding mental compulsions in OCD- Effective treatments for...2024-10-1438 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 118: C-Section Under GA and Two Redemptive Subsequent Births feat. MeganOn this week's Listener Series episode, we welcome Megan. She shares with us about her first birth experience where she had a very unexpected crash c-section under general anesthesia. She was officially diagnosed with PPTSD and went through months of therapy and EMDR. She shares how her trauma ultimately led to two scheduled gentle c-sections that were very redemptive for her.On this episode, you will hear:- gestational diabetes and high risk pregnancy- uterine groth restriction- cesarian section under general anesthesia- therapy and EMDR- changing hospitals for...2024-10-1037 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 117: The Anxiety of MotherhoodOn this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Nikki Pensak - a licensed clinical psychologist certified in perinatal mental health. Dr. Pensak is the author of "RATTLED" which discusses how to calm new mom anxiety with the power of the postpartum brain. On this episode, you will hear:- perinatal anxiety- addressing mom guilt and shame- managing anxiety and detaching from constant monitoring- reframing "mommy brain" and embracing cognitive boosts- the intersection of anxiety and trauma in motherhood- the pressure to be a perfect parent and the i...2024-10-0734 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 116: A Blissful Pregnancy Ending in a Chaotic Forceps DeliveryThis week's Listener Series episode, we welcome Claire. Claire is an LCSW and a Medical Social Worker in the oncology field. She shares with us her infertility journey, and her blissful pregnancy, and the quick turn of events into a traumatic birth. She shares vulnerably about her healing process and how important communication and accountability is in the recovery journey.On this episode, you will hear:- Infertility and IVF- Guilt and challenges in the postpartum period- The power of external validation and support- The importance of repair and validation...2024-10-0352 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 115: Mini Series: Finding A New OBGYN After Birth TraumaOn our first episode of the mini-series, we will be tackling a commonly asked about topic- How to find a new OBGYN after birth trauma. What you'll hear:- Where to search for new OBGYN practices- How to decide on which practice OBGYN to choose- What questions to askFor more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.D...2024-09-3012 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 114: Impella, ECMO, & The Tumor That Started It All feat. JessOn this week's listener series episode, Jess shares with us her birth story with her second of four children. In her c-section, Jess started to have a lot of trouble breathing and her heart rate started to sky rocket. Jess was taken to the cardiac Cath lab as soon as possible after Amelia's birth. An impella was inserted in the midst of CPR being administered to Jess and she had to be transferred to a different hospital to be placed on ECMO. Jess would not have survived the transfer to the other hospital for ECMO without the impella. Two...2024-09-2635 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 113: One and Won: The Joy of An Only ChildThis week we welcome Dr. Jasmine, PharmD, PMH-C. Jasmine is a clinical pharmacist and a maternal mental health advocate. We talk all things only children and Jasmine's journey to making the decision to have an only child after her experience with postpartum depression. We dive deep into what it means to either have to make this choice or have this choice made for you and all the feelings and nuance wrapped up in having an only child, as well as the societal expectations and pressure and biases. I hope this episode is helpful and validating whether you are planning...2024-09-2440 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 112: High-Risk Pregnancy, Induction, & Poor Quality of Care feat. RachelOn this week's Listener Series, we welcome Rachel to share her experience with us. Rachel had a high-risk pregnancy due to gestational diabetes and her son having an EIF on his heart. Her birth included several complications: severe reaction to IV pain medication, failed epidural, hours of pushing turned to an emergency vaccum-assisted birth, and a low Apgar score. With a history of stillborn births in her family, Rachel had high anxiety about how her birth was going to play out with being high-risk. Her son had to be taken to the NICU after birth for the first few...2024-09-2038 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 111: Child Life: A Hospital LifelineOn this week's episode, we welcome Katie Taylor, CEO & Founder of Child Life On Call - a support and resource provider to families & care teams through strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations. Child Life On Call enhances care & support with innovative, trauma-informed, and child life specialist-based solutions tailored ensure every family feels like an empowered part of the care team. We have such an interesting conversation around what a Child Life Specialist does and the ways it can impact care of babies and children during medical challenges.On this episode, you will hear:- what is a...2024-09-1634 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 110: ICU Delirium: Sedation ≠ SleepOn this week's episode, we welcome Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP. Kali is a critical care nurse practitioner and a podcast host as well as a consultant for critical care teams. Kali and I have an in-depth conversation around the ICU experience for patients who are sedated. There is so much that we are still learning about sedation procedures and Kali has some incredible insight to this and ways we can move forward and have better practices to help reduce patient trauma. On this episode, you will hear:- the fear and hesitation around awake patients in...2024-09-1050 min
Mom and Mind363; Life-Threatening Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Story of Birth Trauma, Survival, and Healing with Kayleigh Summers, LCSW, PMH-CToday’s episode carries a sensitivity notice for anyone currently processing a birth trauma. Kayleigh Summers is a licensed therapist, writer, and content expert in perinatal trauma. Through sharing her lived experience as an amniotic fluid embolism survivor, Kayleigh supports families through perinatal trauma. She has created thriving support communities through Instagram and TikTok, and she uses her podcast, The Birth Trauma Mama, to provide connection, storytelling, and resources to support those experiencing birth and other types of trauma.Show Highlights:
Kayleigh’s first pregnancy, which was typical until her routine appo...2024-09-0949 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 109: Making Birth BetterOn this episode, Kayleigh is joined by Nikki Wilson of Make Birth Better, a UK organization that was created to end the suffering from birth trauma. Make Birth Better provides support, training, and campaigning related to both birth and vicarious trauma. We dive into a lot of advocacy and awareness in this discussion as well as hearing about Nikki's own personal experience of how she came to be in this space.On this episode, you will hear:- support, training, and advocacy for better birth experiences- taking a systematic approach to prevent and treat...2024-07-1554 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 108: Vasa Previa, NICU, & Isolated Antepartum Stay feat. SamiOn this week's Listener Series, we are joined by Sami - an elementary school classmate of Kayleigh's. Kayleigh and Sami reconnected in 2020 because of birth trauma. Sami shares about her pregnancy and birth experience during the height of COVID and how it took an unexpected turn with a diagnosis of Vasa Previa required a hospital admission at week 30 until her baby way born. She shares about her unexpected diagnosis, the impact of COVID on antepartum admissions, particularly as an immunocompromised patient and her son's NICU stay.On this episode, you will hear:- The challenges of...2024-07-1156 min
The Birth Lounge PodcastEp. 276: Surviving Amniotic Fluid Embolism with Kayleigh Summers, LCSWHeHe is joined with Kayleigh Summers, or The Birth Trauma Mama, to discuss a rare but serious pregnancy complication known as Amniotic Fluid Embolism. This episode dives into what causes AFE, the signs & symptoms plus what Kayleigh's healing process looked like after her experience. You will also hear questions and discussions to have with your provider if you have risk factors that increase your chances of experiencing AFE or if you're curious how your hospital would manage an event such as AFE in your birth. This episode mentions birth trauma, maternal death and fetal demise so please be kind...2024-07-101h 30The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 107: Parenting After Birth TraumaOn this episode, we briefly dive into all things parenting after birth trauma. This is a topic that continues to come up in our space, especially as we see our kids getting older. There is so much to cover with the topic of parenting after birth trauma. There is complex childhood trauma, the trauma of a birth experience or pregnancy or postpartum and the impact that it has on the way we parent and interact with our child or children. This is a HUGE topic, but I hope this brief overview provides some insight and perspective.On...2024-07-0830 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 106: Two Traumas: NICU & TFMR feat. ErikaOn this week's episode, we welcome Erika to share her story. Erika had a mostly uncomplicated first pregnancy and had her son at 39 weeks 6 days and was taken to the NICU. The nurse told her to "give him a kiss goodbye" and she thought she would never see him alive again - the phrase alone was traumatic. After EMDR, raising her son and getting pregnant again, her 2nd pregnancy resulted in a TFMR at 23 weeks due to incompatible with life fetal anomalies. Both births were traumatic but the 1st led to PTSD symptoms while the 2nd didn't....2024-06-2747 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 105: Birth Trauma & TFMR SupportOn this week's episode, we welcome Sabrina Fletcher - known as the TFMR Doula. Sabrina helps bereaved parents in the aftermath of a heartbreaking decision to terminate a very wanted pregnancy. We have very important conversations about what a TFMR, support, and awareness and the need for abortion policies to be protected.EDIT: The intro should say TFMR happens in *up to* 80,000-90,000 pregnancies each year in the U.S. not approximately. On this episode you will hear:- discovering the need for TFMR- challenges of TFMR decision-making- barriers and c...2024-06-2444 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 104: Induction, NICU Stay, & HELLP feat. StephanieOn this week's Listener Series, we welcome Stephanie to the podcast. Stephanie had an emergency induction for sudden hypertension at 40 weeks and 1 day. Her daughter ended up needing a NICU stay and Stephanie put her own health on the back burner until 6 days postpartum her health took a turn for the worst an she experienced multiple organ failure and postpartum HELLP syndrome.On this episode, you will hear:- emergency induction and pregnancy complications- cholestasis - subchorionic hematoma- HELLP and multiple organ failure- postpartum preeclampsia- healing and c...2024-06-1939 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 103: Couples Therapy & Birth TraumaOn this week's episode, we welcome Elizabeth Earnshaw, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Liz is a couples therapist, writer, and content creator. This episode is full of so many nuggets like how to encourage therapy for your parter as well as themes that are often present in relationships after both kids and trauma. We hope you find this episode so helpful!On this episode, you will hear:-Exploring the world of couples therapy- The impact of trauma on relationships- Navigating couples therapy after having a baby- What to do...2024-06-1745 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 102: Q&A: Partner TraumaOn this week's episode - we are doing a special re-release in honor of Father's Day coming up. Join me and my husband, Steve, as we answer your questions on partner trauma and the impact of birth trauma on relationships.For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth...2024-06-1238 min
Birth With PowerEp 262: Birth Trauma With Licensed Clinical Social Work and Birth Trauma Survivor Kayleigh SummersIt’s a miracle that today’s guest, Kayleigh Summers, is even alive. She is an amniotic fluid embolism survivor and went into cardiac arrest twice during labor. When you hear her story, you’re going to be blown away.This lived-experience led her to center her career around perinatal trauma. As a licensed clinical social worker, she is supporting families experiencing perinatal trauma and has created a thriving community where survivors can feel less alone.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What birth trauma is and what causes itWhat the symptoms areHow to deter...2024-06-1154 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 101: A Partner's Perspective: Steve's StoryOn this week's episode - we are doing a special re-release in honor of Father's Day coming up. Details of a traumatic birth are included in this episode. In this episode, my husband, Steve joins me to discuss his perspective on Cal's birth and the impact it had on him, as well as our relationship. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Ser...2024-06-061h 04
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 100: C-Section Under GA, DIC, & Possible AFE feat. AllieOn this week's episode, we welcome Allie. She shares about her pregancy, which was picture perfect until she was 12 hours into her induction. Her baby's heart rate dropped and she had to have an emergency c-section under general anesthesia due to an inadequate epidural. Her baby needed CPR at birth and Allie had the most hemorrhages her doctor had ever seen on the OR table. On this episode, you will hear:- emergency c-section under general anesthesia- CPR for baby after birth- DIC- JADA use in hospital- 2 inch t...2024-06-0627 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 99: Culture Change (and Peanut Balls) in Perinatal NursingOn this week's episode, we welcome Mandy Irby, @thebirthnurse. Mandy is a board-certified labor nurse with 12 years of experience. Through her own birth experiences and her years at the bedside she has recognized the desperate need for trauma-informed care, not just for the benefit of patients, but also for nurses. Mandy joins us to discuss the importance of trauma-informed for a culture change in perinatal nursing. On this episode, you will hear:- Challenges of trauma-informed care in nursing- Repair and emotional regulation in trauma-informed care- Empowering patient-centered care through trauma-informed practices2024-06-0348 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 91: The Unexpected with Emily OsterOn this episode, Kayleigh is joined by Emily Oster, Brown University economics professor and Best-Selling Author to discuss her new book, The Unexpected. This book will be a go-to for those in the birth trauma community who have experienced complications and are able/interested in having more children. Join us as we discuss the importance data plays in conversations with providers, especially after birth trauma. Guest Bio:Emily is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. After getting a PhD in economics from Harvard, s...2024-04-2837 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 85: C-Sections and Birth Trauma: Not One Size Fits AllOn this solo episode, Kayleigh is discussing all things c-section. She shares a few different studies highlighting the data on c-sections and PTSD, as well as how they compare to other modes of delivery. Kayleigh also touches on TOLACs and planned cesarean sections after birth trauma. In this episode:- Types of C-Sections- C-Section and birth trauma- Communication and Support as mitigating factors- Delivery decisions after birth trauma (TOLAC v. planned c-section)- C-Sections under general anesthesiaStudies Discussed:Garthus-Niegel S, von Soest T, Knoph C...2024-04-0949 minThe Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 83: AFE: A Provider's Perspective with Dr. SaberinThis week's episode is a very special one. To honor AFE Awareness week, Kayleigh welcome's her very own OB that handled her AFE episode. Dr. Saberin moved into action very quickly when she recognized that Kayleigh was having an AFE. Her number one priority was to get Cal out via an emergency cesarian-section to help save Cal and better the chances of Kayleigh's survival.On this episode you will hear:- Dr. Saberin's memory of Kayleigh's birth experience and AFE- STAT C-Section- mass transfusion protocol- Kayleigh being resuscitated by cardiac...2024-03-271h 00The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 79: Friendship After Birth TraumaOn this week's episode, Kayleigh dives into the topic of friendship after birth trauma covering big questions like: How do we navigate and protect our friendships after birth trauma? How can we still support those around us while also honoring our needs in healing after birth trauma? We hope that this episode leaves you with some nuggets and encouragements as you navigate friendship after birth trauma. What you will hear in this episode:- how birth/perinatal trauma can impact friendships- the importance of connecting with others who have experienced birth/perinatal trauma...2024-03-1130 min