Rebuilding Trust After A Difficult Birth

In this episode, Andrea Friedman, the Founder of She Might, shares her personal journey from a difficult first birth to a second experience filled with confidence, support, and trust in her birth team. With the Maternal Mental Health Alliance reporting that 1 in 3 women feel traumatized by their birth, her story is a reminder that these feelings are both common and valid. Andrea opens up about the steps she took to rebuild trust and create a genuine connection with her care team, offering encouragement and insight to help you feel more supported and at ease as you prepare for your own birth. The following episode features a personal story and reflects the individual experiences and perspectives of the guest/speaker. These views are their own and do not necessarily represent the opinions or positions of She Might as an organization.Advocating for yourself during Labor & DeliveryShe Might Birth PlanAll Things Birthsmarter5 Things Your L&D Nurse Wants you to KnowPregnancy & Prenatal ResourceShe Might Resource Library - Search By TopicResources:Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. (2023, September 7). Birth trauma and maternal mental health fact sheet. Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. https://www.mmhla.org/articles/birth-trauma-and-maternal-mental-health-fact-sheet Join the Online She Might CommunityMom's Playdate: In-Person CommunityFollow She Might on InstagramShe Might Resources - Search By Topic