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Despite advancements in medical technology and a growing awareness of maternal health, the emotional and psychological experiences of birthing mothers in the US often go unnoticed. In this eye-opening episode, Aviva Romm, an experienced midwife and MD, delves into a topic that is often overlooked and misunderstood—birth trauma. Aviva shares her personal birth story, other birth stories, and draws from decades of experience to explore the hidden epidemic of birth trauma that is affecting an alarming number of women.In this episode Dr. Aviva discusses:Birth trauma: what it is, how it manifests, and why it’s more common than you might thinkThe profound impact of birth trauma on maternal mental healthReal stories from women who have experienced trauma during labor and birth, highlighting the emotional and mental impact that can linger long after the baby is born.The surprising central factor most women report as the cause of birth trauma: medical mistreatment and lack of informed consent and communication..The cr