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Resilient BirthAuthor: Justine Leach and Sarah Adelmann
Conversations about trauma in the perinatal period Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When Women Gather Together
Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
On the Resilient Birth podcast, Justine and Sarah explore the impact of trauma across the perinatal period, from trying-to-conceive to pregnancy, from childbirth to postpartum and parenting. Through an inspirational quote that drives our weekly conversations about trauma and healing, Justine and Sarah explore topics such as birth trauma, parenting as a survivor, and finding healing with vulnerability and compassion that support birthing people and birth professionals. Each week, listeners leave with takeaways to utilize in their lives and/or clients. Justine and Sarah hold the stories they share with honor and respect with the hope to impart knowledge, increase understanding, and bear witness to this challenging topic. Sarah is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and mom of three. She walks with a story of trauma from before and as a result of her perinatal experience. Justine supports survivors of trauma through perinatal coaching and childbirth education. As well as being a mother of three, she holds a Ph.D. on representations of consent and sexual violence and is currently working towards a Masters in Counselling. Learn more about Sarah and Justine's trainings: https://www.resilientbirth.com/workshops Keywords women's voices, motherhood, feminism, postpartum experience, postpartum support, mom’s groups, parenthood, maternal health, women's rights, childbirth, Takeaways Justine reflects on the importance of women's voices. The postpartum experience is often isolating. Support groups for mothers were vital for Justine’s mental health. Society often dismisses the struggles of motherhood. Cultural narratives can silence women's experiences. Women are often taught their worth is tied to their bodies. Feminism has not fully addressed the needs of mothers. There is a societal fear of women gathering and sharing their stories. Financial assistance for becoming a parent is inadequate. True support for parents goes beyond financial aid. Community and healthcare access are critical for new parents. The isolation of modern families impacts parenting experiences. Support services for parents are often lacking in the U.S. In this conversation, Justine and Sarah explore the importance of mothers’ voices, and the cultural perceptions surrounding women's experiences. They discuss the isolation many mothers feel, the need for support, and how societal narratives often diminish the value of women's experiences. The conversation highlights the power of collective voices and the ongoing challenges women face in being heard and respected in their journeys through motherhood and beyond. In this conversation, Justine Leach and Sarah Adelmann discuss the societal implications of parenthood, the inadequacy of financial support for new parents, and the systemic failures in maternal healthcare. They emphasize the need for community support and the importance of collective voices in advocating for better maternal rights and services. The dialogue highlights the limitations of monetary assistance and calls for a more comprehensive approach to supporting families, particularly in the context of the current political climate. Sound Bites "We should be revered for what we do." "There's no monetary value on parenthood" "We live in very isolated societies" "When women gather, there's power in that" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections 03:44 The Importance of Women's Voices 12:11 Cultural Perceptions of Motherhood 20:09 The Visibility of Women's Experiences 21:28 Choices and Freedom in Womanhood 22:45 The Value of Parenthood in Society 24:05 Financial Support vs. Real Needs 28:17 The Limitations of Monetary Assistance 33:37 Systemic Failures in Maternal Support 39:32 The Power of Collective Voices
