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In this impactful episode of Life With Grief, Lauren Hunter (LCSW, PMH-C) and I explore the profound impact of birth trauma and stressful NICU experiences on women, relationships, and family life. 

But before we dig into that, Lauren also shares her experience with mourning the loss of the relationship with her father after finding out some life-altering news, and how painful that living loss can be. And, as we move into our conversation around NICU trauma, how she lost her brother, Sean, in the NICU as an infant.

Together, we talk about:
✨ What defines birth trauma and why it’s more common than many realize.
✨ The ways trauma can show up during and afterward, including postpartum PTSD and emotional triggers.
✨ The emotional turmoil of having a baby in the NICU.
✨ How mothers can begin to recognize the signs and honor their healing journey.
✨ The role of empathy and understanding—from partners, family, and community—in recovery.
✨ Why it’s never a mother’s fault if she didn’t “catch” symptoms early or know what she needed at the time.
✨ How to show compassion for ourselves and others in this traumatic process.

This conversation offers validation, compassion, and hope for mothers who may feel unseen in their pain. Whether you’re walking through healing after birth trauma yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode provides gentle guidance  and reassurance that you're not alone.

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