Episode #62: Birth Traumas with Dr. Pauline Dillard, Ph.D.

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In this episode, Aglaée interviewed Dr. Pauline Dillard, Ph.D. to discuss birth trauma. This episode is a must listen whether you’ve had a birth trauma or not because it is something that a significant number of women unfortunately still experience today. We need to be able to either heal from it or support those around us that needs healing.

Topics discussed:

What is birth trauma and how common it is
The impact of birth trauma on motherhood and the postpartum period
How others (friends, family, partner) can say or to do support women with birth trauma
How to navigate disrespectful birth workers
The benefits of asking for your medical records from the birth for closure
How to prevent a birth trauma from impacting future pregnancies and labors
How birth workers can heal from birth trauma
Final tips and resources for women dealing with birth trauma