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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. 241: Mother's Day After Birth Trauma
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In this mini episode, Kayleigh opens up about the often unexpected and deeply layered experience of Mother’s Day after birth trauma. She offers validation, normalization, and gentle guidance for navigating a day that can feel both meaningful and incredibly heavy.
💐 The many layers of Mother’s Day grief, including loss, infertility, complicated relationships, and birth trauma
🤍 Why Mother’s Day can feel surprisingly triggering, even when your child is here and you “expected” to feel only joy
🌊 How birth trauma reshapes your entrance into motherhood, and why that can surface so strongly on Mother’s Day
📱 The emotional impact of social media, highlight reels, and constant reminders of “what it should have looked like”
💭 Holding conflicting emotions at once: wanting to celebrate while also feeling sadness, grief, or heaviness
🗣️ The importance of communicating your needs with partners and loved ones, whatever they may be
🧠 Creating space for your feelings and honoring your experience without judgment
🌱 Finding moments of healing and connection alongside grief as your motherhood journey evolves
💛 Honoring your path into motherhood and everything you’ve endured to be here today
This episode is a gentle reminder that there is no “right” way to feel on Mother’s Day after birth trauma. Whether you celebrate, grieve, avoid, or simply get through the day, you are allowed to do what feels best for you.
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