The Making Mama Well Podcast with Dr. Pip Houghton
Dr. Pip Houghton talks to real mamas, pregnant and parenting people about maternal mental health and the "normal hard stuff" that all newly parenting families experience. Through real patient stories, Dr. Pip will address common maternal mental health questions. Making Mama Well exists to make sure no mama feels alone in her experience. You are still a good mom. With help, you will be well. TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the episodes in the show will dive into hard topics including but not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, suicidal thoughts and birth trauma. This podcast series is part of a perinatal mental health project and is an initiative ofthe Campbell River and District Division of Family Practice, supported with funding from the Shared Care Committee – a partnership of Doctors of BC and the BC government. Musical stylings and sound editing for this series were provided by Nick Houghton and Hootin’ Music.The stories in this podcast are intended for education purposes only and not to be viewed as a substitute for personal medical advice.
The Making Mama Well Podcast with Dr. Pip Houghton
Trauma with a Lower Case T - Dr. Pip talks to Andi about her birth experience
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In this episode, Andi shares her experience with what she calls "lower case t birth trauma", a form of trauma that she interprets as present but not overwhelming. This episode will resonate with any listeners who live in remote communities as Andi shares the logistical requirements of getting to a higher level of care when her labour didn't go according to plan.
Some resources for working through birth trauma include:
COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence
Birth Trauma - Finding Healing — Making Mama Well
Pacific Post Partum Support Society Groups
Pacific Post Partum Support Society – Vancouver, BC Canada