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The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast

Kayleigh Summers
Birth Trauma
Mental Health
NICU
Postpartum Depression
Maternal Health
Perinatal Trauma
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma
Preeclampsia
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Infertility
Placenta Accreta
Therapy
Emergency C-Section
C-Section
C-Sections
Grief
Hysterectomy
PTSD
Maternal Mental Health

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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This week on the Birth Trauma Mama Podcast listener series, Kayleigh is joined by Kayelynn to share her powerful story of preeclampsia, birth trauma, repeat C-sections, and the complicated journey of pregnancy after trauma. In honor of Preeclampsia A... more

This episode explores the profound identity shift that can happen after birth trauma, the grief of losing who you were before, the disorientation of feeling disconnected from yourself, and the complicated process of rebuilding after trauma. Kayleigh ... more

In this deeply emotional and powerful listener episode, Kayleigh is joined by sisters identical twin sisters Alison and Holly, whose journeys through pregnancy, birth trauma, medical trauma, and survival became heartbreakingly intertwined. Both clini... more

On this week's episode, we are doing a special rerelease! 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

- e... more

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Recent Guests

Hilary Waller
LPC and expert on OCD and EMDR
Episode: Ep. 243: EMDR for Perinatal OCD & Trauma
Katherine Lazar
Advocate for bereaved parents; founder of LossLink; author-to-be of Stillbirth Survival Guide
LossLink; Stillbirth Survival Guide (upcoming)
Episode: Ep. 242: When Loss and Trauma Collide feat. Katherine
Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
OBGYN, author of The Birth Book, Mayday Health executive director, Obstetricians for Reproductive Justice co-founder
The Birth Book (book author); Mayday Health; Obstetricians for Reproductive Justice; Three for Freedom
Episode: Ep. 239: Beyond “What to Expect”: Birth Education with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
James Jackson
Internationally renowned expert on long COVID and post-intensive care syndrome, psychologist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center)
Episode: Ep. 235: Medical Trauma and Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
Samina Ali
Author of Pieces You'Ll Never Get Back; birth trauma survivor
Writer and memoirist
Episode: Ep 230: The Cost of Not Being Believed: HELLP, Stroke, and Survival feat. Samina
Dr. Pria Alpern
PhD in Clinical Psychology with specialty in perinatal mental health; EMDR trained clinician and consultant
Independent clinician
Episode: Special Rerelease: EMDR with Dr. Pria Alpern
Derek Grassley
Flight nurse and ECMO specialist with 14 years of nursing experience.
Episode: Ep. 218: Understanding ECMO & Flight Transport
Dr. George James
A therapist, speaker, and author focused on mental health and self-care
Founder of georgetalks.com
Episode: Ep. 215: Giving Yourself Permission: Identity, Advocacy & Reclaiming Joy
Kina Wolfenstein
Clinical licensed social worker and owner of Deep Tides Therapy
Deep Tides Therapy
Episode: Ep. 213: Coherence Therapy, Memory Reconsolidation, and Healing Birth Trauma

Host

Kayleigh Summers
Host of birth trauma-focused podcast, licensed therapist, trauma survivor, with involvement in perinatal health content.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 174 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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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Episodes mix survivor stories with practical guidance, appealing to both patients and clinicians.
The host creates a warm, validating space for heavy topics.
Listeners praise the podcast for being a healing, informative resource that destigmatizes birth trauma.

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Ep. 243: EMDR for Perinatal OCD & Trauma
Q: How does perinatal OCD present differently from traditional OCD?
Perinatal OCD tends to be more hyper-focused and tied to health or parenthood-related content, with a strong link to the trauma of birth and the ongoing caregiving context, requiring distinguishing between present-mear and future-oriented concerns and integrating trauma-focused work when appropriate.
Ep. 231: Part 1 When an ER Nurse has an AFE (and is conscious for most of it) feat. Olivia
Q: Would you like to introduce yourself to the peoples? What do you do? What did you do before your experience?
Olivia describes her long career as a nurse, her Navy service and flight nursing qualifications, and how those experiences framed her response to a sudden and life-threatening obstetric emergency.
Ep. 226 Stillbirth, Infertility, and a NICU Stay With COVID feat. Leslie
Q: How did the support around memory-making and burial help in the healing process?
Having memorial rituals, a memory box with keepsakes, and professional bereavement care helped preserve the baby's memory and provided a framework for ongoing grief processing.
Ep. 226 Stillbirth, Infertility, and a NICU Stay With COVID feat. Leslie
Q: What would you tell someone in the thick of a similar experience right now?
Expressing needs clearly, seeking support groups, and validating that what they're feeling is a real part of birth-related trauma can help them move through the initial flood of grief and isolation.
Ep. 223: Knowing Too Much: Birth Trauma & NICU as a Physician feat. Nicola
Q: How was it getting back into residency after experiencing so much trauma?
You just totally have to compartmentalize and it's not a healthy way to cope; I just didn't have a choice.

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The show centers on birth trauma, pregnancy loss, NICU experiences, and postpartum healing, often pairing survivor stories with expert guidance on mental health, medical interventions, and practical coping strategies. Episodes frequently explore themes like trauma processing (including EMDR and somatic approaches), navigating complex obstetric complications, navigating family dynamics, and building supportive communities. A standout element is the mix of personal narratives with actionable tips for advocates, partners, and clinicians, making it valuable for listeners seeking validation, education, and pathways to healing. The format tends to blend storytelling with expert insight, offering both relatable experiences and concrete resources f... more

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2. Katherine Lazar
3. Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
4. James Jackson
5. Samina Ali
6. Dr. Pria Alpern
7. Derek Grassley
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