This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most downloaded postpartum episodes, and for good reason. This conversation is for you if your birth didn’t go the way you hoped.

In this replay, I sit down with Kaylee Summers — the Birth Trauma Mama — to unpack what birth trauma actually is, why it’s so common, and how you can begin to heal. Kaylee brings both clinical expertise and lived experience as an amniotic fluid embolism survivor, and her honesty, clarity, and compassion make this episode a must listen if you had a traumatic birth experience.

What you’ll learn:

What “birth trauma” really means (and why it’s more common than most people think)
Why trauma is subjective — and why your experience matters
The signs and symptoms of birth trauma in the early postpartum period
How treatment works, including what EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies actually do
When (and how) to seek support if you’re struggling after birth
The role communication and care team dynamics play in shaping your birth experience

Resources Mentioned:

Kaylee’s Instagram + TikTok: @thebirthtrauma_mama
The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
Postpartum Support International provider directory
Touchstone Institute provider directory

Free Resources to Help You Birth With Power

Get the support, clarity, and confidence you deserve. Download any of my free tools designed to help you prepare for a calmer, confident, and more empowered hospital birth:

Hospital Tour Scorecard: Know exactly what to look for so you can choose the right hospital
How to Tell If Your OB Is Right for You: Ask the right questions and spot red flags early
Labor Pain Management Playbook: Learn the tools and strategies I teach my own patients

Note: This episode is a rebroadcast as part of my December “Postpartum Power Replay” series — revisiting some of the most powerful episodes to support you during a season when postpartum needs often go unseen.

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