
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 232 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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On today’s episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh welcomes Anya to share the story of her first birth — a pregnancy that was completely uncomplicated until a cascade of unexpected events in labor led to a traumatic emergency C-section exp... more
On today’s episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh shifts perspectives and shares her own therapy journey, not as a clinician, but as a client. After surviving a life-threatening birth experience and amniotic fluid embolism, Kayleigh opens... more
On today’s episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Leslie shares the story of her daughter Cora born via emergency C-section after a full-term pregnancy and the unimaginable grief of losing her shortly after birth. She also opens up about secondary... more
✨ Special Rerelease Episode ✨
In this important conversation, Kayleigh sits down with Dr. Pria Alpern to talk about EMDR therapy and its powerful role in healing birth trauma. If you’ve ever felt stuck in intrusive memories, body flashbacks, or over... more
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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
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!
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!
Please do not compare miscarriage to abortion. Thanks.
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
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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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Recent guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast include:
1. Dr. Pria Alpern
2. Derek Grassley
3. Dr. George James
4. Kina Wolfenstein
5. Dr. Jennifer Dunatov
6. Tiffany Lowther
7. Dr. Cheryl Beck
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