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127: Holiday Self-care and Stress Reduction

Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossNovember 26, 2018574Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you find the holidays stressful? We would all have to say YES, if we’re completely honest. For a pregnant mom, a postpartum mom, or a mom experiencing loss, the holiday obligations can be overwhelming in magnified ways. In today’s solo episode, we will discuss how to survive the holidays and manage stress by setting…

117: Sisters in Loss with Erica McAfee

Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossSeptember 17, 2018331Views 0Likes 0Comments

Infertility, pregnancy loss, infant and maternal mortality—-none of these are topics that we enjoy talking about, but the number of women and families affected by these obstacles is astounding. For African-American women, there is a stigma attached to these issues, and the compounding problem of their voices not being heard.Today’s show addresses these topics and…

110: Preeclampsia & Perinatal Loss with Stacey Porter

Miscarriage, Mother's Medical Condition, Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossJuly 30, 2018560Views 0Likes 0Comments

Every woman’s pregnancy experience is different, and each pregnancy brings its unique challenges. Today you’ll hear one woman’s story of her pregnancy, loss, and the obstacles she faced due to pre-eclampsia, which can affect women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. My guest is gracious enough to share the heartbreaking details of her story,…

91: Therapist perspective: Psychotherapy with new moms

Birth Trauma, Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossMarch 19, 2018423Views 0Likes 0Comments

There are some powerful experiences that new moms go through when coming in to psychotherapy. Moms who are pregnant, experienced a loss, birth trauma or postpartum are often transforming in to a new version of themselves. Here’s what we reflect on… *These moms are brave and strong. *New motherhood is a mirror. Sometimes a magnifying…

85: The power of our story

Podcast, Postpartum, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossFebruary 5, 2018897Views 0Likes 0Comments

Shame thrives in the dark. Sharing our story and having ourselves reflected out in the world releases that shame. Sometimes we feel relief right away. Sometimes it takes time. Today I want to talk with you about what happens for you when you hear another person share their pregnancy, loss or postpartum story. I’m talking specifically to…

136: Doulas and Birth Trauma Recovery

Birth Trauma, Birthing Support, Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossJanuary 28, 2018932Views 0Likes 0Comments

Many people still may not be clear about the role of a doula in prenatal, birth, and postpartum support. On today’s show, we’re focusing specifically on how a doula can help with trauma for the mother and reduce overall risks during the entire pregnancy and birth process. Courtney Butts is a Licensed Master Social Worker and…