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:

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

Dr. Pauline Dillard's Biography:

 Dr. Pauline Dillard, Ph.D. was a childbirth educator and labor coach for 12 years before completing her graduate studies in Christian Clinical Psychology. She has studied trauma following Cesareans, Post Partum Mood disorders and new parent adjustment disorders. She is the founder and Executive Director/CEO of Dunamas® Center Ministries in Colorado Springs, CO. She has developed a model for healing Birth Traumatomology Syndrome (BTS), by looking at its causes, prevention, and healing. She has a heart for people to connect with Jesus in a way they never have before in order to bring healing to damaged hearts, marriages, and births.

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!

Shownotes:

• Dr. Pauline's website: dunamascenter.com
• Birth Options Questionnaire
• Dr. Pauline's book: Won't Somebody Please Hear Me?
• Dr. Pauline's contact info
• Aglaée’s Radicata Nutrition Package
• Steph’s Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook

  Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only