8. Birth Trauma and Finding Support with Teela Tomassetti

Join me and birth trauma specialist Teela Tomassetti as we explore the topic of birth trauma, often called obstetric violence.

In this episode we discuss:

• What birth trauma is and how it can occur
• I share my personal story of birth trauma 
• Teela explains the fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses-- which are experienced during trauma
• Ways family and friends can support those who have experienced trauma
• Where you can find support if you have experienced birth trauma

Follow Teela:  @theteaonbirthtrauma
Website:  theteaonbirthtrauma.com

Resources:

Postpartum Support International

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