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The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
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 “happen for a reason." Birth trauma sucks and it’s okay to admit that. Join us as we navigate what it means to heal from birth trauma. You’ll hear from experts in the field as well as others who have experienced birth trauma. Storytelling and education are keys to raising awareness and better understanding how we heal trauma. We don’t do toxic positivity in this space, but you’ll definitely hear some dark humor. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry, but, most importantly, you’ll learn that you’re not alone and that healing is possible. Birth trauma is bullish*it, but your healing is not.
The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
Ep. 66: Jen Hamilton: Birth Trauma & The L&D Nurse
On this week's episode, we are thrilled to welcome Jen Hamilton, an L&D nurse that shares openly on TikTok and Instagram about her profession, birth trauma, her chickens, and much much more. Jen uses her platform to educate nurses and patients on labor and delivery as well as preventing and mitigating birth trauma. She is an incredible advocate and is changing the landscape of L&D nursing.
What you'll fins in this episode:
- “It’s ok to be scared, because I’m not.”
- Providing both truth and reassurance in L&D
- The importance of first interactions in patient care
- The importance of a debrief with patients
- The importance of taking photos/video
- Accepting accountability in birth trauma
- The racist beginnings of gynecology
- Birth plans and how to communicate in a collaborative way
Guest Bio:
Jen Hamilton is a social media creator from North Carolina who accidentally found herself with over 3 million followers online. She is a wife, a labor & delivery nurse, and a mom and is unafraid of sharing herself authentically which has allowed her to connect with so many people online who crave real. She has been featured in the New York Times, NY Post, Daily Mail, Yahoo, The Sun, and many more. She is a board-certified labor & delivery nurse and is passionate about reducing birth trauma, reducing maternal mortality, and reducing trauma for bereaved families who lose babies perinatally. She has two indoor chickens who wear diapers, named Mayonnaise and Grits, and two little boys who love those chickens named Ellis and Luke. She is married to her college sweetheart, Brian, who is also a nurse.
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Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.