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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. 237: Review of The Pitt Season Finale
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In this episode, Kayleigh breaks down a widely discussed episode of The Pit—exploring both the medical accuracy and the emotional impact it’s had on the birth trauma community. Through a nuanced and honest lens, she unpacks what the show got right, what it missed, and why these portrayals matter so deeply.
🎬 The viral episode that sparked major conversation across both medical and patient communities
💔 Kayleigh’s personal connection and why this storyline felt especially close to home
🗣️ The wide range of reactions—from praise to strong criticism—and why both can be valid
🏥 Whether this patient would realistically be treated in the ER vs. going straight to OB/L&D
👩⚕️ The absence of OB, MFM, and NICU teams—and why that raised concerns about accuracy
⏱️ A breakdown of maternal cardiac arrest and the urgency behind real-life response protocols
🩺 Understanding a resuscitative hysterotomy and why it’s performed to save the mother’s life
👏 Key educational moments the show got right, including left uterine displacement and the 4–5 minute rule
✂️ The decision to use a vertical (midline) incision and how that compares to real-world practice
⚠️ HELLP syndrome representation and the frustration from survivors around how it was portrayed
🧠 The role of misinformation and how fear of medical care can impact patient outcomes
⚖️ The tension between medical providers and patients who feel distrust toward the healthcare system
🤝 The importance of trauma-informed care—and how even 20 seconds of empathy can change everything
💬 Why compassion and curiosity should come before correction, even in high-stress medical situations
📺 The value of showing birth trauma in media, with nods to Grey's Anatomy and Fleishman Is in Trouble for their emotional storytelling
🌱 A reminder that these conversations are complex, layered, and necessary for improving care
✨ Not a perfect portrayal but an important one that opens the door for awareness and dialogue
If this episode resonated with you, your thoughts and experiences are valid and you’re not alone in how you felt watching 💛
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