153. Navigating a Traumatic Birth, NICU Stress, and Postpartum Motherhood with Lauren Hunter, LCSW

Drop me a message or voice note!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.Connect with Lauren:IG @sessionswithlaurenLauren in Psychology TodayIntro call scheduler: https://calendly.com/sessionswithlaurenLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...