Birth Trauma Stories(formerly The Twinky Chronicles)

Today we are joined by Kaitlin McGreyes of BE HER village. After an unplanned cesarean changed the course of her next two deliveries, she even went on to open a new company. I absolutely love this episode because of Kaitlin’s openness to have hard conversations, even when we don’t agree. Her bravery is quite remarkable! Tune in to hear more! Follow Kaitlin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beh...

This week’s episode hits extra hard, but it feels right closing Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month with Heather's story.  We discuss an often sensitive and taboo topic, maternal suicide. Heather lost her sister to maternal suicide, just weeks after the birth of her niece, and days after leaving inpatient treatment. Heather has turned this awful tragedy into hope and support for other moms....

Today we are joined by my former Occupational Therapist, Kathy. Kathy has several unique birth stories. With her first she became pregnant with her first and 16 years old and was told “she threw her life away!” Spoiler Alert…she went on to receive her master degree! Also, with her first, he had a nuchal cord (a cord wrapped around the baby’s neck). Then went on to have two uneventful deliveries ex...

Today we are joined by Jodi, NICU Mom & HELLP Survivor. During my conversation with Jodi, we dive into how whatever your NICU story is, it is hard! We also discuss delayed bonding, how to better support NICU parents, and how the NICU journey (that no one asked for ) is a marathon not a sprint. Tune in to hear more! Follow Flrrish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flrrish/ Follow Flrrish...

Today we are back with Lauren & Carolyn for part 2 of their story. Join us as we unpack Lauren’s infertility challenges and discuss Carolyn’s postpartum journey and career change. The BRAIN acronym: Benefits, Risk, Alternative, Intuition, Nothing Website: https://www.birthtraumastories.com/ Follow birth trauma stories on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastoriespodcast/⁠ Follow...

Today we are joined by Lauren & Carolyn, the founders of Mental Push Plan. Today’s episode will be pt 1. We discuss Lauren’s birth stories and how Carolyn supported Lauren through her birth trauma. Tune in to hear more! Follow birth trauma stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastoriespodcast/ Follow birth trauma stories on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirthTraumaStor...

Today we are joined by a HELLP and Stroke Survivor. This mom went in to have a baby, something millions of women do every day, and woke up 6 months later in a long term care facility. Tune in to find out what caused her brain injury and how her recovery has been. Birth Trauma Stories' Website: www.birthtraumastories.com Follow Birth Trauma Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birtht...

Today joined by a fellow twin, mental health advocate, and perinatal trauma survivor, Zoe Lewis. We discuss how an unplanned cesarean can turn into birth trauma. Even not realizing it was a not traumatic until you start processing your birth story. Zoe is also an eating disorder survivor and was diagnosed with Bipolar in her younger years. Tune in to hear how she processed her birth stories and de...

S. 2 E. 14 Nicolette Lewis Splenic Artery Aneurysm Today we are back with Nicolette for Part 2 of her episode. In this episode we discuss the emotional impact of birth trauma, the physical toll birth trauma takes and the nuances that can make birth trauma so challenging. Tune in to hear more from one of my favorite people! Nicolette's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nikushkaaa_/ Nicolett...

Today we are joined by Nicolette Lewis who experienced “The Nurse Curse”during labor with her second child, Alek. As a Labor and Delivery nurse, Nicolette knew things could go wrong during delivery, but was plagued by a nagging feeling that she was going to die in labor. She arrived into her room, which her coworkers beautifully decorated, she told her OB her explicit wishes, and settled with her...

Today we are joined by Nicole Hall from Before You Push. Nicole is unfortunately another AFE Survivor. She and her baby, Haxton had a low risk pregnancy and delivery. This quickly changed in a matter of seconds. Nicole suddenly went into cardiac arrest and was fighting for her and her baby’s life! Tune in to hear how the delivery went and hear one pretty epic quote! Birth Trauma Stories' Websi...

Today Katie and I are honoring AFE Awareness Day with heavy hearts. Katie lost her childhood best friend to AFE; Just over 1 month prior to mine. Through the last 3+ years I have heard Ali’s name on a number of occasions and always felt a connection to her beautiful smile. I can’t help but wonder if Ali survived, would she launch a fundraiser in honor of AFE Awareness Day, organize a blood drive,...

Today is an extra special episode! We are joined by The Taylors. During the labor of her first daughter Evie, Emily quickly found herself fighting for her life. Tune in to hear more! Birth Trauma Stories' Website: www.birthtraumastories.com Follow Birth Trauma Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastoriespodcast/ Follow Birth Trauma Stories on Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Today we are joined by Rebekah Cook. In 2021 Bekah became pregnant with her second pregnancy. By November, she and her husband became ill with Covid, Whooping Cough, and Pneumonia. All at the same time! One night when her husband was particularly under the weather she ran to the store to buy supplies. She cared for her husband then settled for the night. Next, her husband woke up around 4am to Bek...

Liana is my fellow AFE and Stroke sister! I vividly remember posting in our AFE support group asking if anyone else suffered a stroke during their AFE. Liana commented and said I could dm her. This began our sweet friendship. Tune in to hear more about Liana’s journey fighting back from the brink of death. Liana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liana_albers/ Liana's Facebook: https:/...

Today we are joined by Krisia Smith to discuss her postpartum mood disorder after having her first daughter. Tune in to hear how Krisia turned to functional medicine to heal her body. Follow Krisia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisrosa11/ Birth Trauma Stories' Website: www.birthtraumastories.com Follow Birth Trauma Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastoriespo...

Laura Fletcher is just an outstanding, astonishing woman. I feel like everyone needs to know her! After a premature rupture of membranes, her first daughter was born at 35 weeks. She would go on to endure 10 years of secondary infertility, 4 miscarriages, and an obscene amount of medical gaslighting. After those miscarriages, she found a Reproductive Immunologist in New York. This doctor was an an...

Today we are joined by Rose Overback, Uterine Atony Survivor. Uterine atony is the failure of the uterus to contract adequately following delivery. This led to a postpartum hemorrhage. Tune in to hear the rest of the interventions needed to save her life! Rose's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.overbeck18/ Birth Trauma Stories' Website: www.birthtraumastories.com Follow Birth Trauma...

Today’s episode is all about me! About my AFE & Stroke Recovery! Today we discuss what my three year recovery has been like and my hopes for the future. Also, tune in to hear why I picked the title I did. Birth Trauma Stories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastoriespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirthTraumaStoriesPodcast Website: https://www.birthtraumastories.com/...

Today we are joined by Sarah Marie Bilger from Entering Motherhood. We have several things in common. Both our first labors ended in an unplanned cesarean. Also, we are both podcasters trying to raise awareness on how important mental health is in parenthood; Especially shedding light on partner trauma. Tune in to hear more! Entering Motherhood:  Website: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/ Instag...

Today we are joined by Kelli, from Oh Baby I had No Idea. We chat about how she came to be diagnosed with postpartum anxiety, how cesareans can be traumatic, and the importance of having your village while raising children. Even if you have to create it yourself! Kelli's Website: https://www.ohbabyihadnoidea.com/ Kelli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbabyihadnoidea/ Birth Trauma S...

Today our host, Cathy dives into her first traumatic delivery. This episode may be especially triggering to some of our listeners as I discuss in depth my pregnancy, “failed” induction, and postpartum period. Please be gentle with yourself. <3 Birth Trauma Stories' Website: www.birthtraumastories.com Follow Birth Trauma Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastoriespodca...

We are so excited for our Season 2! Today our host Cathy, dives into the vision for Season 2. Cathy also discusses why we changed our name from The Twinky Chronicles to Birth Trauma Stories. Lastly Cathy discusses our hope for the future. Thank you for tuning in! New Episodes release on Tuesdays! Birth Trauma Stories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastoriespodcast/ Facebook: https:/...

S.1 E. 27 Season 1 Finale Join us today in the conclusion of our first season! I will review how the first season went, and what we learned. Also, what to expect for Season 2! Birth Trauma Stories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumastoriespodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirthTraumaStoriesPodcast Website: https://www.birthtraumastories.com/

S1. E. 26 Ana Johnston Young Motherhood: Finding Joy in Changed Plans Tune in to find out how tears of anger turned into tears of joy.