Explore every episode of the podcast The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
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| Ep. 176: Cholestasis, SVT, & a Healing Subsequent Birth feat. Sabryna | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:28:38 | |
In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by Sabryna for a powerful and emotional account of her first birth. Her story began with an itch in her third trimester and escalated into a life-threatening emergency for both her and her daughter. What unfolded was a series of missed diagnoses, medical dismissal, and a traumatic delivery that included an emergency C-section, undiagnosed preeclampsia, a NICU stay due to a rare heart condition. With vulnerability and insight, Sabryna walks us through the heartbreak of being ignored by her care team, the fear of not knowing if her baby would survive, and the heavy mental toll that followed. She also shares the healing journey that came later, including a redemptive second birth experience and the importance of finding a provider who truly listens. This conversation is a testament to the strength of self-advocacy and the power of feeling seen, heard, and safe in your care. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ⚠️ The early warning signs of cholestasis and why no one acted Resources & Mentions: 🌐 Learn more about WPW and SVT in newborns: childrenshospital.org 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode resonated with you, made you feel seen, or helped you name your own story, please share, rate, and review. Your voice matters. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 175: A Silent Sisterhood: Surviving Birth Trauma & Finding Your Voice with Kobe Campbell | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:53:52 | |
In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by licensed trauma therapist, author, and speaker Kobe Campbell for an honest, and deeply vulnerable conversation about her traumatic birth experience and the lifelong impact it’s had on her, her son, and her healing journey. What began as a dreamy, hypno-birthing-fueled pregnancy quickly turned into a series of medical emergencies: preeclampsia, placental abruption, IUGR, a failed epidural, an emergency C-section, NICU transfers, and devastating relational trauma at the hands of dismissive and discriminatory providers. Kobe vulnerably shares the layers of grief, rage, and resilience she continues to navigate years later, along with the role EMDR, faith, and trauma-informed therapy have played in her recovery. This conversation is a masterclass in naming the complexities of birth trauma, especially when compounded by racial bias, medical negligence, and a total lack of compassion. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ⚠️ How Kobe’s “dream birth” narrative met a brutal medical reality Resources & Mentions: 📘 Learn more about Kobe’s work: @kobe.campbell 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode moved you, please consider rating, reviewing, or sharing it. It helps other trauma survivors find the hope and validation they deserve. Guest Bio: Kobe Campbell is an award-winning licensed trauma therapist, bestselling author, media expert, entertainment consultant and keynote speaker. Kobe just released her first book with W Publishing of HarperCollins titled Why Am I Like This?: How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, and Restore Your Faith. With a kind, compassionate, and energetic spirit, she helps people find the truest versions of themselves under the pain that they’ve endured through therapy, intensives, speaking, retreats, and organizational training. Kobe specializes in working with clients in public-facing professions as they process their trauma in the midst of their creative work and public visibility. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 174: Shoulder Dystocia, 3rd Degree Tear, & Feeling Dismissed feat. Lauren | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:35:35 | |
In this listener story episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by Lauren, a writer and mom of two, who shares her powerful and vulnerable story of an unexpected and traumatic birth. After a smooth pregnancy and a well-prepared plan for an unmedicated delivery, Lauren’s labor took a sudden and intense turn involving prodromal labor, a failed epidural, vacuum-assisted delivery, and ultimately, a shoulder dystocia that left both her and her baby in physical and emotional recovery. From feeling dismissed by her doula, to processing the chaos and fear of delivery, to the quiet realization that what she experienced was, in fact, birth trauma, Lauren opens up about how she slowly pieced together her healing, with safe people, supportive providers, and her own learning. She also shares how she approached her second birth with a different mindset, opting for a planned cesarean and giving herself the space to reclaim control, safety, and peace. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 📍 Why prodromal labor caught Lauren completely off guard 📚 Resources & Mentions:
💬 Listener Note: This episode discusses medical trauma, shoulder dystocia, emergency interventions, and bonding difficulties. Take care as you listen. 🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts, and if Lauren’s story resonates with you, please share this episode, rate it, and leave a review—it helps others feel less alone. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 173: Still My Son: Advocacy, Loss & Prevention with Ana Lepe Vick | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:41:44 | |
In this episode we are joined by Ana Lepe Vick, a fierce advocate, educator, and bereaved mother to share her journey through loss, trauma, and relentless advocacy. Ana opens up about the stillbirth of her son, Owen, after a textbook pregnancy, and the long, heartbreaking road of unanswered questions, birth trauma, and healing that followed. She brings us into the world of advocacy she co-created through Push for Empowered Pregnancy, a movement working to prevent stillbirth through awareness, policy change, and provider education. Ana reminds us that grief and trauma don’t end in the hospital and that motherhood, in all its forms, doesn’t either. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 👶 Ana’s birth story with Owen and the lack of answers that followed Resources & Mentions: 🔗 Push for Empowered Pregnancy: pushpregnancy.org Guest Info: Ana Lepe Vick is a bilingual Latina maternal health advocate based in North Carolina who is a Co-Founder and Director of Communications for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy. After the unexpected stillbirth of her son Owen, Ana spent five years searching for answers—until a placental pathologist uncovered the cause, igniting her mission to help other babies have a safe arrival. Through PUSH, Ana leads national awareness campaigns, advocates for policy change from North Carolina to Capitol Hill, and works to ensure all families—regardless of language, background, or location—have access to evidence-based stillbirth prevention tools. She also serves as the Latinx Influencer Advisor for Count the Kicks and speaks openly about grief, mental health, paid family leave for loss moms and the urgent need to improve maternity care in the U.S. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 172: A Partner's Perspective: AFE & an ICU Stay feat. Francine & Matt | 13 Jun 2025 | 01:02:22 | |
In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by Francine and Matt for an emotional retelling of their son’s birth, a story that began with a calm, well-planned birth center experience and ended in a series of life-threatening emergencies, including a transfer to the hospital, an emergency C-section, a postpartum hemorrhage, and an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). With honesty, heartbreak, and even humor, Francine and Matt walk us through their experience of navigating a medical system that left them unsupported, uninformed, and at times, in the dark. Francine shares what it was like to lose nine days of memory after nearly dying in the ICU, and Matt shares what it felt like to be the sole caregiver to their newborn while fearing he might lose his wife. This conversation is an important reminder of how critical communication and advocacy are and how families carry these experiences long after leaving the hospital. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🚼 Why Francine and Matt chose a birth center Resources & Mentions: 🌐 Learn more about Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE): www.afesupport.org 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode moved you, helped you feel less alone, or gave you language for your own experience—please share, rate, and review. It makes a difference. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 171: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:54:44 | |
In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I’m joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, Emilee Krupa, for a deep dive into ketamine-assisted therapy. With ketamine gaining attention for its use in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety, Emilee offers both expertise and clarity around what it really looks like when used intentionally and safely in a therapeutic setting. Together, we unpack what ketamine is (and isn’t), the difference between infusions and assisted therapy, and how this medicine can be a powerful tool for those who feel like they’ve tried everything. This conversation is grounded, honest, and incredibly informative, not to promote a miracle cure, but to empower those curious about expanding their healing journey with the right information and support. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🧠 How ketamine-assisted therapy actually works in the brain Resources & Links: 🌐 Learn more about Emilee’s practice: kouruwell.com 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode opened your mind or brought you clarity, I’d be so grateful if you’d share it, rate it, and leave a review- it helps others find their way here. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 170: Preeclampsia, Hemorrhage, & a NICU Stay as Queer Parents feat. Alejandra | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:37:39 | |
In 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 takes to survive and thrive in the aftermath. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🌈 Navigating infertility and IVF as a queer couple during a biased medical process About Our Guest: Alejandra is a queer parent raising their child with a trans partner and a chosen co-parent. She shares her story to expand representation, challenge systemic inequities, and foster more inclusive, compassionate spaces for trauma survivors. Resources & Links: 🌐 Learn more and get support: thebirthtraumamama.com For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 169: Preparing For Medical Procedures After Trauma | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:26:34 | |
In 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 overwhelm in medical spaces that so often echo past trauma. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 📞 How to call ahead and communicate your trauma history Resources & Links: 📝 Coming Soon: Downloadable Trauma History & Needs Card – birthtraumamama.com 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode supported you, don’t forget to share it, rate it, and leave a review, it helps more survivors find this space. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 168: Postpartum Preeclampsia & A NICU Stay Miles Apart feat. Arianne | 22 May 2025 | 00:27:31 | |
In 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 experience is a powerful and heartbreaking illustration of how maternal health disparities and gaps in care persist, and how community, vigilance, and one life-saving nurse's comment changed the trajectory of her story. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Arianne’s story is a deeply moving reminder that healing doesn’t require closure, it requires truth, support, and the courage to speak up even when you’re still finding your way. Resources & Support:
🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and please share this episode with someone who needs to hear: You are not alone. #BirthTrauma #PostpartumPreeclampsia #MaternalHealthDisparities #BlackMaternalHealth #NICUMom #YouAreNotAlone #TraumaInformedCare #TheBirthTraumaMama For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 167: Mom Rage Isn't A Meltdown, It's A Message | 20 May 2025 | 00:40:38 | |
In 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 understanding rage as a response to unmet needs, violated expectations, and the ongoing pressures of unsupported motherhood. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Key Quote: About Our Guest: Passionate about supporting individuals through life transitions both big and small, Nicole helps her clients move through the overwhelm and exhaustion of juggling it all – all the time. Nicole has been featured as a mental health expert in print publications, online media, books, and podcasts. Serving as a Subject Matter Expert and Conference Presenter for Postpartum Support International, Nicole is honored to serve the perinatal mental health community. Resources & Links:
💜 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses rage, trauma, mental health, and systemic inequities in motherhood. Please listen with care. 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help us keep these critical conversations g For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 166: 4th Degree Tear, Rectovaginal Fistula, & Ongoing Recovery feat. Scarlett | 16 May 2025 | 00:53:31 | |
In 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: Scarlett’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is rarely linear and that you don’t have to wait until things are “resolved” to find strength, community, and joy again. Her voice offers profound validation for those still in the thick of it, especially those living with ongoing pelvic floor injuries, postpartum complications, or unrecognized trauma. Resources & Support:
💜 Trigger Warning: This episode includes graphic details of birth trauma, hemorrhage, pelvic injury, and surgical complications. Please listen with care. 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 165: Delayed Bonding After Birth Trauma | 13 May 2025 | 00:29:22 | |
In 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 from her own experience waking up in the ICU days after birth, Kayleigh speaks honestly about what it’s like to feel disconnected from your baby, how grief and trauma interrupt bonding, and why delayed connection doesn’t make you a bad parent. In this episode, you’ll hear: This episode is for anyone who has ever felt alone in their struggle to connect and needs to hear that they are doing better than they think. Resources & Support:
🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts, and please share with a friend or parent who might need this message. You are not alone. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 164: Through The Eyes Of A Nurse: A Stillbirth That Changed Everything feat. Allison | 08 May 2025 | 00:49:01 | |
In 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:
Whether you’re a birth worker, a trauma survivor, or someone seeking to better understand the emotional layers of maternal health, this episode will leave you feeling seen, informed, and deeply moved. 💛 Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of stillbirth, birth trauma and medical emergencies. Please care for yourself while listening. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 163: Not Ungrateful, Just Traumatized | 06 May 2025 | 00:24:53 | |
In 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:
📲 Connect & Learn More:
If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend or leave a review to help others find this supportive space. 💜 Pugach CP, May CL, Wisco BE. Positive emotion in posttraumatic stress disorder: A global or context-specific problem? J Trauma Stress. 2023 Apr;36(2):444-456. doi: 10.1002/jts.22928. Epub 2023 Mar 29. PMID: 36987701; PMCID: PMC10101918. Korem N, Duek O, Ben-Zion Z, Kaczkurkin AN, Lissek S, Orederu T, Schiller D, Harpaz-Rotem I, Levy I. Emotional numbing in PTSD is associated with lower amygdala reactivity to pain. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2022 Oct;47(11):1913-1921. doi: 10.1038/s41386-022-01405-2. Epub 2022 Aug 9. PMID: 35945274; PMCID: PMC9485255. Litz BT, Litz BT, Gray MJ. Emotional Numbing in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Current and Future Research Directions. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 2002;36(2):198-204. doi:10.1046/j.1440-1614.2002.01002.x For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 162: IVF, Preeclampsia & a Failed Spinal Block with a NICU Stay feat. Megan | 01 May 2025 | 00:39:29 | |
In 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 finally becoming a parent, and the trauma of how it unfolded. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Resources Mentioned:
🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts, and please subscribe, rate, and share this episode to help more families feel seen, supported, and not alone. 💜 For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 161: Pregnancy, Trauma, & The Body You're Left With | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:35:08 | |
In 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: Resources Mentioned:
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Guest Bio: Dr. Colleen Reichmann is a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She works in her private practice, Therapy for Eating Disorders and Body Image. She is recovered from an eating disorder, and this experience sparked her passion for spreading knowledge and awareness that recovery is possible. She is now an eating disorders specialist, and has worked at various treatment facilities including University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Center for Eating Disorder Care, and The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt. She is an advocate for intersectional feminism, body liberation, fat positivity, and Health At Every Size. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 160: Sexual Trauma, Dehumanization, & PTSD Recovery feat. Jocelyn | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:44:14 | |
In 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 episode, you’ll hear about: This episode is a powerful reminder that birth is not just medical—it is deeply emotional and personal. Jocelyn’s story urges providers to communicate clearly, seek informed consent, and practice trauma-informed care, especially for survivors of sexual trauma. Resources Mentioned:
Trigger Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of sexual trauma, medical restraint, and non-consensual procedures. Please take care while listening. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to support this essential conversation. 💜 For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 159: Pregnancy After Sexual Assault & Navigating The Medical System feat. Mandy | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:07:49 | |
In 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 voice is one of strength, vulnerability, and advocacy. She reminds us that two things can be true, we can live through immense trauma and still love our children, that no one story represents every path, and that everyone deserves the right to choose what’s best for their body, their baby, and their healing. Resources & Support:
Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of sexual assault, domestic violence, substance use, and medical trauma. Please take care while listening. 💜 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 158: Sexual Trauma & Perinatal Trauma: Understanding the Impact | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:46:14 | |
In 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 Hear in This Episode: ⚠️ Content Warning: Guest Bio: Morgan is passionate about all things women’s health, trauma recovery, & maternal mental health. She is a firm believer that we all make sense in the context of what we’ve walked through, and that we all deserve villages of support as we navigate new seasons in life. Morgan walks with women as they navigate anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief, & trauma recovery. In addition to general women’s health concerns, as a certified perinatal mental health specialist she also works with a lot of women who are experiencing or have experienced postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy loss, infertility, birth trauma, NICU experiences, and adjustment struggles within parenthood. She practices from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, and enjoys helping clients integrate their mind & their bodies in order to find the way out of survival mode. Learn more about Morgan Bradwell For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 157: HIE, Postpartum Hemorrhage, & NICU Loss feat. Priya | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:42:13 | |
In 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 story is one of heartbreak, resilience, and healing, tune in now to hear her journey and find support for your own. 💜 For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 158: C-Sections & Birth Trauma - Not One Size Fits All | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:49:52 | |
April 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. Why This Episode Matters: C-sections are the most common major surgery performed on women, yet they’re often misunderstood and under-supported. Whether you're a birthing parent, a partner, a provider, or a friend—this episode offers insight and empathy that can shift how we talk about and hold space for C-section experiences. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 156: C-Section Recovery & Birth Trauma | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:58:39 | |
In 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:
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Guest Bio: With over a decade of experience as a Midwife, and educator and now leading the award winning C-sectionUK, It would be fair to say that Midwife Vic is pretty passionate about helping women achieve the birth that is right for them, and on their terms. Vic’s 130,000 strong social following, has been testament to the huge interest and need that women have for comprehensive, professional-led information for their c-section journeys. “Whilst the conversation around the increasing rates of c-section births goes on ( which is important) , women are being left feeling unsure what their options are for c-section birth and importantly, how to recover. I really wanted to remove some of that fear, and validate and support c-section parents when they needed it most. There really are very practical, tangible things that will change everything for c-section parents - so we started talking about it! Before we knew it, we created a movement that is now reaching women across the globe” While Midwife Vic dedicates most of her time to raising awareness for c-section care and education, she also works closely with programmes such as the World Health Organisation’s Fides programme challenging medical misinformation online, and sits on the advisory board for The Practicing Midwife. She continues to work clinically in the public sector periodically, but much of her clinical practice is now dedicated to working with clients privately, and through teaching digitally. Vic also works with pregnancy and birth brands, consulting on campaigns as well as creating content that aligns with her values. Her mantra is knowledge is power, and she is determined to empower as many women as she can. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 155: When an ICU Nurse has an AFE feat. Jenna | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:48:44 | |
In 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: Jenna’s journey is unimaginable, yet she speaks with raw honesty, resilience, and even humor. This episode is a must-listen for anyone impacted by birth trauma, critical illness, or navigating life after a near-death experience. Resources Mentioned: Jenna’s story is a testament to the strength of survivors and the importance of raising AFE awareness. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 154: Honoring AFE Awareness Day: Understanding Amniotic Fluid Embolism | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:29:26 | |
March 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: AFE is rare—affecting about 1 in 40,000 births—but its impact is devastating. The best way to save lives is through awareness, preparedness, and research funding. Resources Mentioned: AFE survivors, grieving families, and medical professionals—this episode is for you. Let’s continue to raise awareness and push for better understanding, treatment, and support. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 153: Low Platelets, Two Traumatic Births, & Giving Birth Alone feat. Courtney | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:33:38 | |
In 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: Courtney’s journey reminds us that birth trauma is not just about what happens physically, it’s about how we are treated, heard (or not), and supported in our most vulnerable moments. Resources Mentioned:
💜 If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. You are not alone. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 152: Finding the Right Therapist | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:19:09 | |
Searching 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: We also touch on realistic options if you don’t have access to a highly specialized provider, because at the end of the day, a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in healing. Resources Mentioned:
For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 151: Anesthesia & Birth Trauma: Ineffective Pain Relief | 11 Mar 2025 | 01:15:05 | |
A 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 people to advocate for pain relief. Vibha Mahendra, MD is a board-certified Obstetric Anesthesiologist, public health advocate, educator, and founder of SafePartum. Dr. Mahendra is passionate about improving maternal care by directly engaging and empowering all healthcare providers who care for pregnant patients, in a way that aligns with their practice environment and profession. Her professional interests span all of high-risk pregnancy, but she especially loves Obstetric Critical Care and Cardio-Obstetrics! Visit https://www.safepartum.com/academy for more resources on the management of high-risk conditions in pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 150: Inadequate Pain Management & Invalidating Debriefs feat. Joni | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:40:03 | |
In 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: Joni’s vulnerability and insight remind us that birth trauma is real, valid, and worthy of compassionate conversation. If you’ve experienced anything similar, you are not alone. Resources & Support:
If this episode resonates with you, please leave a review and share it with someone who might need to hear it. 💜 For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 149: Litigation After Birth Trauma: Understanding the Process | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:59:05 | |
On 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: - Marlie's journey into law and her speciality - importance of advocacy in birth injury law - client intake process - navigating the legal process in birth injury law - assessing cases: factors and challenges - determining liability and causation - understanding causation in medical negligence - the fear of frivolous lawsuits - the impact of administrative policies on care - systemic failures in medical negligence - common themes in birth injury cases - the nuances of medical records - deciding to pursue legal actions For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 148: Deployment, NICU stay, NEC, & 23 Years of Healing feat. Kris | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:36:00 | |
On 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 to you wherever you are in your healing journey. On this episode, you will hear: - generational birth trauma - placenta previa - emergency birth while husband was deployed and navigating military base rules - preeclampsia at 28 weeks, edema and transfusions - 3 month NICU stay with necrotizing enterocolitis, 9 neonatal surgeries and a hospital transfer - processing trauma even if it is many years later - trauma impacting more than just the birth parents and child For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 147: Mini Series: Navigating Medical Appointments After Birth Trauma | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:17:30 | |
This 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 give yourself self-compassion as you are in your healing journey. On this episode, you will hear: - preparing for medical appointments after birth trauma - coping strategies for medical appointments - post-appointment reflection and self-compassion For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 146: Compounding Complications feat. Hannah | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:40:28 | |
On 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 145: Providers Are Human: Understanding & Supporting Provider Trauma | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:29:53 | |
On 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 episode, you will hear: - understanding provider trauma - the impact of provider trauma on patient care - addressing provider trauma in healthcare systems - creating supportive environments for providers Resources: For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 144: NICU Loss, Subsequent Birth & the Deafening Silence of Grief feat. Nandi | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:47:48 | |
On 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 continues to heal, by lovingly speaking Kiran Jude’s name and honoring his memory every day. On this episode, you will hear: - navigating pregnancy with health challenges and birth complications - infant loss in the NICU - Factor VII Deficiency - trauma and resilience - the deafening silence of grief - subsequent birth resulting in a c-section and hysterectomy - coping mechanisms and support - honoring Kiran's memory For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 143: Sex & Intimacy After Birth Trauma | 10 Feb 2025 | 01:11:27 | |
A 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. With a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, Rachel has worked with thousands of clients worldwide, earning a reputation for her empathetic and humorous approach. Her message has resonated with audiences on stages across the globe, as well as on her podcast, The Wright Conversations - A Podcast About Sex, Relationships, & Mental Health. Rachel is also a seasoned educator and coach, having created the virtual workshop series What You Wish You Learned in School: Sex Ed and co-produced and hosted a show at Green Room 42 in NYC called “One Night Stand: A Night for Sexier & Healthier Broadway.” She was also SHAPE Magazine’s Sex + Relationships Coach and is currently one of mindbodygreen’s article review experts. As a widely recognized mental health and relationship expert, Rachel has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, PIX 11 (NYC), Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan and NBC News Radio, among others. Rachel's personal touch, sense of humor, and deep empathy make her the perfect guide for anyone seeking to improve their mental health, relationships, and sexual well-being. Connect with Rachel on Instagram @thewright_rachel or visit her website www.rachelwrightnyc.com to learn more. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 142: Emergency Cerclage, Bedrest and a NICU Journey feat. Staci | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:36:18 | |
On 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 until 32 weeks and her daughter had a month long NICU stay and is now happy, healthy and thriving. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 141: Adoption and Perinatal Trauma | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:53:12 | |
On 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 demonizing all adoption, but we find it important to talk about the realities of adoption. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep.140: HIE, a NICU Journey, & a Subsequent Birth feat. Sarah | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:37:10 | |
On 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 139: Let's Talk PPCM | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:53:46 | |
On 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 138: Empathy Doesn’t Require Experience: How Child-free Friends Can Offer Support | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:47:44 | |
On 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 137: AFE? HELLP?: An Uncertain Diagnosis with ICU & NICU Stay feat. Julia | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:51:07 | |
On 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 136: The Grief & Joy of an Only Child After Birth Trauma | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:45:19 | |
On Today's episode, Kayleigh shares her own journey with coming to accept their family of three over the past 5 years. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 135: Revisiting Erica's Story | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:38:57 | |
On 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 134: When Therapists Cause Harm | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:44:03 | |
On 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 empowered with this episode. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 133: aHUS & Extended ICU Stay feat. Alex | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:42:04 | |
On 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 132: Birth Trauma & Chronic Pain | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:53:33 | |
On 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’re making it up. Pain originates in our brain, so our key to working with chronic pain might just be there as well. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 131: A Birth Experience in Isolation feat. Brittney | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:42:35 | |
On 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.. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 130: Hormones After Hysterectomy: What's the Deal? | 02 Dec 2024 | 01:13:48 | |
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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 129: Navigating the Holidays After Birth Trauma | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:37:09 | |
On 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. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||
| Ep. 128: Cord Prolapse & Subsequent VBAC feat. Libby | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:39:24 | |
On 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 by ambulance to her hospital and had an emergency c-section under general anesthesia and her daughter spent 24 hours in the NICU and is thriving. Libby shares about how she has processed her trauma and started EMDR therapy in her subsequent pregnancy with their second daughter and that helped her navigate a VBAC. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama. | |||