Ep 31: How Sexual Trauma Shows Up in Pregnancy & Childbirth

Ep 31: How Sexual Trauma Shows Up in Pregnancy & Childbirth

Author: Natalee Facey September 27, 2021 Duration: 1:41:18

Going through loss or infertility is difficult on its own. And having a history of sexual trauma adds even more layers of triggers and emotions to work through. Because these triggers and emotions intensify during pregnancy and childbirth, I want you to be aware of them. When they're no longer operating in the background, you get to take your power back! 

 

In this episode, I walk you through:

  1. What triggers and emotions may show up in pregnancy, while you're giving birth, and in hospital settings in general 
  2. What you can do to overcome triggers/heavy emotions and feel safer within your body
  3. Forms of support you can enlist to increase the chances of your birth being a healing experience (vs a retraumatizing one)

 

**Please share this episode with someone who you think might benefit from it. Together, we lift each other higher. 

 

And here are some ways in which I can support you while you're on your journey:



1. Get on the Birth Warrior Mailing List to receive inspiration and resources for your emotional healing. You'll also be the first to learn about upcoming workshops and Healing Circles. AND you get two bonus gifts lovingly created by me when you sign up!  https://www.subscribepage.com/k8l9d0



2. Work 1:1 with me for your emotional healing or to gently guide you through a conception to childbirth plan for your next pregnancy. Pregnancy after loss or infertility is tough, and you do not have to feel overwhelmed or alone. You've been through enough, warrior! And you are so much stronger with the right support! Book a complimentary strategy call with me to help you get clarity for the next phase of your journey: https://calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min



LEARN MORE

>> Learn more about who I am and why I love to do this work at nataleefacey.com 



SAY HELLO

>> On Instagram: @thebirthwarriors 

>> Via Email: hello@nataleefacey.com 

 


Navigating the path toward another pregnancy after a loss or trauma is a deeply personal and often isolating experience. Preparing For Pregnancy After Loss offers a compassionate space for this unique journey, hosted by Natalee Facey. As a mother to two angel babies herself, as well as a Resilience Coach and Birth Doula, Natalee brings both professional insight and profound personal understanding to each conversation. This podcast gently addresses the complex layers-emotional, physical, and mental-that accompany family planning after experiences like infertility, traumatic birth, or infant loss. Episodes weave together practical guidance on health and fitness with essential discussions on inner healing and emotional resilience. You’ll hear honest dialogues, strategies for rebuilding hope, and reflections on transforming grief into a source of strength. It’s more than just an educational resource; it’s about finding a supportive voice that acknowledges the fear and courage that coexist when considering pregnancy again. Through this podcast, Natalee aims to foster a sense of community and grounded preparation, helping you reconnect with your own body and spirit on your own terms.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 68

Preparing For Pregnancy After Loss
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