Ep 89 - Birth Trauma: Marielle's Story

We Are The Family Room

We do want to share a trigger warning, as the content of the episode may be emotionally challenging. We always encourage listeners to check in with themselves and listen to how you are feeling.
Birth trauma is described as any physical or emotional distress you may experience during childbirth. According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 45% of new mothers experience birth trauma—and the repercussions of the experience can continue long after the birth itself affecting the postpartum period.
Back on the podcast with me today is Marielle Skouras. You may remember Marielle from Episode 78 on Infertility and IVF. Marielle is a mom in our community, a licensed marriage and family therapist and facilitates our weekly online Postpartum Support Group. She is here today to discuss birth trauma—her own story and advice for healing from the emotional toll.

Marielle discusses:

- her hopes and expectations for childbirth

- the birth story of her daughter

- how it affected her postpartum experience

- how she healed emotionally and physically

- advice she would give others navigating birth trauma

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