Birth Trauma is more common than we think, and far more misunderstood. In this powerful episode of Mindset Mirror Connection, we sit down with perinatal therapist and researcher Dr. Teela Tomassetti (PsyD) to uncover the truth about birth trauma, postpartum mental health, and the hidden impact of childbirth experiences.

If you're an expectant mom, new parent, partner, or healthcare provider, this conversation will open your eyes to what really happens during and after birth, and why so many experiences go unseen, misdiagnosed, or dismissed.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

What birth trauma actually is (and why 45% of women experience it)
Why 66% of survivors say provider treatment caused their trauma
How birth trauma is often confused with postpartum depression (PPD) or postpartum OCD
The critical importance of early assessment and diagnosis
The difference between freeze vs. fawn trauma responses during birth
How trauma impacts not just mothers, but partners, families, NICU parents, and babies
Why birth trauma is often missed in healthcare systems
The emotional toll of feeling powerless during childbirth
Practical ways to reduce the risk of birth trauma
How to support your partner through traumatic birth experiences

Dr. Teela also shares her deeply personal story of surviving a life-threatening birth experience, and how it led her to advocate for thousands through her platform and groundbreaking work in trauma-informed care.

✨ This episode is about awareness, validation, and changing the conversation around birth trauma.

Whether you’re preparing for birth, healing from it, or supporting someone who is, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Tune in!

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