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The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast

Kayleigh Summers
Birth Trauma
Mental Health
Infertility
Emergency C-Section
Therapy
Labor Complications
Postpartum Care
Grief
Infertility Counseling
Partner Trauma
DIC (disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Postpartum Depression
Preeclampsia
IVF
Community Support
Mental Health Resources
Support Systems After Traumatic Birth
Maternal Mental Health
NICU

Birth trauma is the dark and sometimes scary side of pregnancy & postpartum that no one wants to talk about. But, we're here to change that! I'm Kayleigh, a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor, determined to bring birth trauma out of the shadows and into the light. When we talk about birth trauma, we take away its power and leave space for healing. Your birth trauma does not need to “happ... more

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In this special listener series episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Lillian, a licensed clinical social worker to unpack both the personal and professional realities of NICU trauma, for parents, families, and the clinici... more

In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Maggie Runyon, nurse educator, author, and co-creator of the Trauma-Informed Birth Nurse Program, for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about what it means to care — and... more

In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh sits down with Betsey, a therapist, mother, and birth trauma survivor, to share her powerful and ongoing story of survival, advocacy, and rebuilding trust in the medical system.

Betsey’s pre... more

In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh opens a gentle and honest conversation about the journey of considering pregnancy after birth trauma and introduces her new workshop, created specifically for this season.

The Pregnancy Afte... more

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Recent Guests

Maggie Runyon
A nurse and author focused on trauma-informed care in birth work.
Author of the book 'I Thought I Was Here to Help'
Episode: Ep. 203: “I Thought I Was Here to Help”: Healing the Helpers in Birth Work
Dr. Jackie Dallaire
OB-GYN with a background in social work
Episode: Ep. 199: Social Work, Medicine, and the Heart of OB Care
Sowania Germain
Therapist and birth trauma survivor
Sowania Germain, LMHC
Episode: Ep. 196: Medical Gaslighting, Racial Bias, & Emotional Fallout in the NICU feat. Sowania
Alicia Rainwater
Licensed clinical social worker with a focus on perinatal mental health and trauma.
Holding Hope Perinatal
Episode: Ep. 195: From Hospital Halls to Healing Spaces: Meet Alicia Rainwater, LCSW
Dr. Arianna Cassidy
Maternal fetal medicine doctor, mom of two boys, and advocate for improved care in cases of placenta accreta.
UCSF
Episode: Ep. 193: Inside UCSF’s Accreta Center: Lessons in Care, Trauma, and Healing
Lindsey Murphy
Birth trauma survivor sharing her experience with AFLP
Episode: Ep. 189: AFLP, HELLP, & ICU Delirium feat. Lindsey
Andrea Wetterau
Licensed therapist and speaker on body image and eating concerns in the perinatal period
Episode: Ep. 188: Birth Trauma, Body Image, and Eating Concerns
Dr. Ono Nseyo
OB-GYN in the Bay Area and advocate for diverse patient care
Episode: Ep. 186: Small Rebellions in a Broken System
Jessi Barnes
NICU Clinical Nurse Educator with 15 years of nursing experience.
Episode: Ep. 182: Trauma-Informed Care in the NICU

Host

Kayleigh Summers
Kayleigh is a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor dedicated to bringing awareness to the issues surrounding birth trauma. She combines her extensive knowledge in therapy with her personal experiences to provide support and guidance to listeners navigating similar challenges.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Episode 158: C-Section/PTSD

    This episode solidified my values and drive to VBAC with my next baby. With my first, I really wanted a home birth with limited interventions that I knew could ruin my experience. Because I am active duty Navy, I was told I wouldn’t be covered or authorized to ask for a home birth. My providers told me, “don’t even bother to ask”. But that was one of my first mistakes, the second was going through with an induction at 39 weeks even after the midwife checking me out asked if I wanted to go home, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C-Section Trauma Studies
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this show!

    This show is such a wonderful resource for people who are looking for a space to process their birth/pregnancy trauma or experience. As a labor nurse it’s incredibly interesting to hear these stories as well to hear the other side of patients experiences. Love highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bellabarnett12
    United Statesa year ago
  • Soft place to land

    I discovered the Birth Trauma Mama Podcast after my own birth trauma 10 months ago. I appreciate how articulate and graceful these moms are when sharing their stories. I can connect in various ways to each story even when it’s significantly different from my own. For all of the icky that comes with birth trauma, this podcast feels like a soft place to land. Thank you, Kayleigh, for creating space and guiding this conversation to let us know we aren’t alone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoWoody
    United States2 years ago
  • Trauma

    Please do not compare miscarriage to abortion. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jade37564
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you for this community!

    Finding this podcast has given me such a sense of community, in what has otherwise felt like a very lonely journey. I am exactly 9mo pp, and experienced birth trauma with my daughter last July. I am in therapy, and was starting to feel much better, however I recently had a pretty bad relapse when a close friend gave birth. Seeing her experience go relatively smoothly brought up so much grief, and I realized this will most likely be a lifelong struggle. I particularly appreciate the listener stor... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lkh2190
    United States2 years ago

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The host is praised for handling sensitive topics with empathy and insight, creating a supportive atmosphere for discussion.
Reviewers note that the podcast challenges societal norms around childbirth, advocating for transparency and informed choice.
Parents and survivors appreciate the balance of education and personal storytelling, which resonates deeply in their healing journeys.
Listeners find this podcast to be a vital resource for processing their experiences of birth trauma, offering a sense of community and validation.
There is recognition for the unique inclusion of both expert and personal perspectives, enriching the conversation around trauma and recovery.

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Ep. 203: “I Thought I Was Here to Help”: Healing the Helpers in Birth Work
Q: How have you worked through the feeling of having to save your clients?
I am constantly checking myself to see if I am reaching for further training out of excitement or out of a feeling of inadequacy.
Ep. 199: Social Work, Medicine, and the Heart of OB Care
Q: Did you always know that you wanted to be in OBGYN?
No, Dr. Dallaire initially felt intimidated by the field but found her passion for it during her residency rotation, emphasizing the importance of advocacy and care in obstetrics.
Ep. 199: Social Work, Medicine, and the Heart of OB Care
Q: How do you feel like social work and being in that world has really shaped you as a physician?
Dr. Dallaire explains that her social work background has helped her understand the systemic issues her patients face and to approach patient care with empathy, recognizing that patients bring their lifetime experiences to consultations.
Ep. 196: Medical Gaslighting, Racial Bias, & Emotional Fallout in the NICU feat. Sowania
Q: What did your healing look like?
My healing involved individual and group therapy, particularly focusing on DBT and EMDR, along with spiritual inner healing and support from friends.
Ep. 197: Midwifery Care in the Hospital
Q: How does your practice operate with both midwives and OB-GYNs?
Caitlin describes different practice models, explaining how patients can often choose between seeing midwives or OB-GYNs, and how her current practice integrates both.

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2. The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
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1. Maggie Runyon
2. Dr. Jackie Dallaire
3. Sowania Germain
4. Alicia Rainwater
5. Dr. Arianna Cassidy
6. Lindsey Murphy
7. Andrea Wetterau
8. Dr. Ono Nseyo

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