Jennifer Summerfeldt: Any birthing experience can result in physical and psychological trauma if it's not integrated with the sacred act of what it is.

Jennifer Summerfeldt runs a therapy practice called Therapy for Moms in Canada, with a team of therapists specializing in perinatal mental health in particular, zeroing in on “birth trauma.” Jennifer is passionate about working with moms who've experienced traumatic, highly challenging, or disappointing births. When Jennifer was pregnant with her first child 23 years ago, she was an athlete in grad school for sports psychology. She had an excellent grasp on preparing for a big day, with a checklist, working her mind to get it ready for peak performance. Setting everything up based on the limited amount of info she had. Like many parents and partners, she knew nothing about the culture of birth, medicalized childbirth, or home birth. Visit the show notes for more.Learn More & Connect with Hermine Hayes:Therapy for MomsInstagramFree Webinar: 10 Blind Spots You Don't Want to Miss as a Pernatal TherapistThis episode was made possible by:⁠FullWell⁠ - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet!⁠BIRTHFIT⁠ - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community!⁠BiOptimizers⁠ - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need!⁠Organifi⁠ - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend!Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% offConnect with me:InstagramTikTokBeloved Holistics ShopMedical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5--- Send me a voice message.