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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
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
DIC (disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)
Partner Trauma
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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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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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Jennifer Dunatov
Healthcare ethicist with 20 years of experience working in both clinical and academic settings.
Large health system on the West Coast
Episode: Ep. 211: Ethics in The Birth Room
Tiffany Lowther
LMHC certified in perinatal mental health and EMDR.
Lowther Counseling Services
Episode: Ep. 209: EMDR, Perinatal Trauma, & OCD
Dr. Cheryl Beck
A prolific researcher in the birth trauma field and certified nurse midwife.
Episode: Ep. 205: In The Eye of The Beholder: Dr. Cheryl Beck on Birth Trauma
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

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 172 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 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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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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Episode 219: Two Births, Two NICU Stays: Why Only One Was Traumatic feat. Abigail
Q: What was your second pregnancy and birth experience like?
Abigail approached her second pregnancy with more preparedness and was able to advocate for her needs, leading to a more positive birth experience despite a brief NICU stay.
Episode 219: Two Births, Two NICU Stays: Why Only One Was Traumatic feat. Abigail
Q: What did healing look like?
Abigail found healing through therapy, support from her husband and mom, and allowed herself to grieve the trauma, which helped her gain perspective and move forward.

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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. Derek Grassley
3. Dr. George James
4. Kina Wolfenstein
5. Dr. Jennifer Dunatov
6. Tiffany Lowther
7. Dr. Cheryl Beck
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