Emotional Birth Debriefing for Postpartum Healing and Wellness [40]

Jen and Bethany dive into the critical but often overlooked practice of birth debriefing: the intentional reflection on your birth story, whether it was joyful, traumatic, or somewhere in between. They explore how birth debriefs can help new parents process their experience, improve postpartum mental health, and build stronger connections with their partners and care teams. You'll also hear actionable tips for postpartum self-care, including:

• How to initiate a birth debrief before leaving the hospital or at your postpartum visit

• The value of talking through your birth story with trusted friends or professionals

• Using affirmations, goal-setting, and nature as tools for healing

• Why partners need space to process the birth, too