Jude Galea

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  • Let's Talk About Birth Trauma with Dr Jenna Brough

Let's Talk About Birth Trauma with Dr Jenna Brough

Tuesday 17th October 2023

Join Dr. Jenna Brough as she discusses fertility struggles, traumatic births, and postpartum challenges, advocating for holistic and respectful perinatal care.
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58 minutes
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Dr. Body Mind Soul
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Jude Galea
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Holistic Health Innovations
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Healing After Birth: Dr. Jenna Brough on Trauma and Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Dr. Jenna Brough shares her personal journey of fertility struggles and traumatic births, emphasizing the lack of emotional support during the postpartum period.
  • She highlights the assumptions about risk and trust in the medical system, addressing the need for a more holistic and respectful approach to perinatal care.
  • Dr. Brough stresses the importance of listening, respecting, and supporting individuals through the challenging perinatal period, where uncertainty and emotional well-being play a crucial role.
  • Her insights shed light on the impact of trauma on parenthood and emphasize the need for a more comprehensive, respectful, and supportive approach to perinatal care, addressing not only the physical but also the emotional and psychological aspects of childbirth and early parenthood.
  • Dr. Jenna Brough's perspective offers valuable lessons for both healthcare providers and individuals navigating the perinatal journey, urging for a more compassionate, holistic, and empathetic approach to perinatal care.
Are we respecting this period of time and everything that's in it? Respecting that we cannot know everything, cannot control everything, and it cannot be fully measured or managed. It's about widening the lens on respect and care in this period of life.
Ever wondered what happens when the joy of childbirth is overshadowed by trauma? Dr. Jenna Brough, a perinatal clinical psychologist and hypnobirth practitioner, knows this all too well. In this heartfelt episode, she opens up about her own struggles with fertility treatments, traumatic births, and the challenges of the postpartum period. Jenna's personal experiences have fueled her passion for supporting other women through these tough times.
She shares invaluable tips on preparing for unexpected birth scenarios and offers guidance on managing postpartum mental health issues like depression. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and emotional support, emphasizing the importance of listening and respecting the needs of new mothers. If you've ever felt alone in your journey through parenthood, Dr. Jenna's insights will remind you that you're not alone and that help is available.