Ep. 101: Medical Trauma in Fertility with Rebecca Henderson, LCSW

Fertility can be traumatic. We sometimes hesitate to acknowledge it, but guest Rebecca Henderson shares just how a challenging struggle (of any kind) with fertility can stick with us and cause pain and distress. She shares examples of traumatic events related to fertility, what makes them so difficult mentally/emotionally, and steps we can take to seek support and consolation. This is an episode for every woman! Appreciate this podcast? Take a moment to give us a 5 star review wherever you listen to our podcast! NOTE: This episode discusses fertility situations that could be traumatic, which may stir up associated feelings. Examples are pregnancy loss and a traumatic birth experience. Rebecca Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience walking with women through trauma, and with a special passion and heart for women's issues. You can find her at hendersoncounselingandconsulting.com. Rebecca is also one of our Trusted Providers in our quarterly Women's Health Pilgrimage. SHOW NOTES: Pilgrimage Application -- Open Now!Mental Health on the Fertility Journey WorkshopJoin our Introductory SessionSchedule a Consultation with Caitlin Get our Monthly Newsletter to get informed & engaged! Charting your Fertility with a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. It is never too late to begin this process! We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions - an online, virtual class available each month. Join us! Talk with Caitlin (you do not have to be a client): Need a safe place to talk about your fertility journey, what you're going through (faith, infertility, medical concerns, etc) or anything else about your fertility? Caitlin would love to hear your story and talk with you during a consultation! Send Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...