Birth Trauma Series 3- Husband/Partner Experiences with Birth Trauma & Interview with Adam Angel

Birth Trauma Series 3- Husband/Partner Experiences with Birth Trauma & Interview with Adam Angel

Author: Evie Mpras, MS, LMFT October 30, 2025 Duration: 28:27

Husbands and partners also go through their own pain process and struggle after disappointing or scary birth experiences. When partners are struggling, that is a hardship on them and has ripple effects on the birthing Mom and family. No one should be experiencing their pain alone. How can men and partners get more support during this time? What are the barriers to getting help?

This is a great episode for Husbands/Partners, Pregnant Couples, Postpartum Couples AND Parents of older children to listen to.

This episode of the Traumatic Birth series includes:

  • an overview of what I often see Husbands and Partners go through after difficult birth experiences
  • an illuminating interview with Adam Angel, LCSW, as he shares his perspective and wisdom from working with men in the postpartum and early parenthood stage
  • a concrete list of resources husbands and partners can seek out for support

This is the third episode of a series on birth experiences. Follow to prepare for your experience to make sure you get the support you need (whether it's a smooth or rocky experience), to process what happened for you in the past, or to see how you can show up for parents.

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*This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*


There's a quiet shift that happens after a baby arrives, where the focus understandably turns to the newborn, yet the foundation of the family-the partnership-often strains under new pressures. Bonds after Baby: Rebuild your marriage, reduce postpartum resentment & guard maternal mental health speaks directly into that space. Hosted by Evie Mpras, a licensed marriage and family therapist, this podcast is a resource for parents who find themselves navigating unexpected conflict and a sense of disconnection even as they manage all the practical preparations. It’s for those who sometimes feel resentment, isolation, or a fading spark, and who long to reclaim a sense of teamwork and intimacy. Each episode offers grounded, professional insights from Evie’s practice, focusing on actionable communication strategies, managing mental load, and fostering emotional safety. You’ll hear discussions on repairing ruptures, dividing unseen labor, and protecting maternal well-being as a cornerstone for the whole family. This isn’t about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about transforming the quality of your connection from the inside out, turning postpartum challenges into a pathway for a stronger, more resilient partnership. Tune in for honest conversations that help you guard your mental health and rebuild the bond that started it all.
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