Ep 221: Healing Through Birth Story Medicine with Amelia Kriss

Have you heard of birth story medicine? Today’s guest, Amelia Kriss, is a therapist who helps parents work through unresolved issues connected to the experience of giving birth. Not everyone will necessarily need to work through their delivery narrative with someone else. But for those who experience trauma it can be a helpful tool.When people are unhappy with their birth it’s generally not because of the specific course it took but rather because they hadn’t anticipated the possibility of it deviating from what they envisioned. Even if you’re sure of the birth you want, it’s important to explore all possibilities. You can’t control birth so the best thing you can do is educate yourself so you can be prepared.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Why it’s important to process your birth storyWhat a drama therapist doesHow to balance processing your birth story while staying in the present momentWhat you can do during your pregnancy to help shape your birth story to be more positiveHow our narratives about our birth stories affects us in the long termHow your opinion of your birth story can affect your opinion of yourselfWhat the most common reasons are that people seek counseling for their birthWhy it’s important to acknowledge that not everything about parenting is great--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode221Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayFree Resources to Help You Birth With PowerGet the support, clarity, and confidence you deserve. Download any of my free tools designed to help you prepare for a calmer, confident, and more empowered hospital birth:• Hospital Tour Scorecard — Know exactly what to look for so you can choose the right hospital• How to Tell If Your OB Is Right for You — Ask the right questions and spot red flags early• Labor Pain Management Playbook — Learn the tools and strategies I teach my own patientsOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DRNICOLEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy