19 episodes
Mothers with 4th Degree Tears MW4DTs
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- Health & Fitness
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4.3 • 7 Ratings
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Learn from firsthand stories of women who have had 4th degree tears in childbirth and from the professionals who work with them.
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20. Alyssa’s Story, Kansas
In today’s episode we hear from Alyssa in Kansas who had a 4th degree tear during a vacuum delivery about 9 months ago. Not only did she have to deal with the recovery of a 4th degree tear, but also a severe postpartum hemorrhage and a NICU stay for her baby boy.
If you have any comments, questions, or interest in being a guest on the podcast, email 4thdegreetears@gmail.com
Facebook support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538075199800995
Instagram - @4thdegreetears
Twitter - @4thdegreetears
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/4thdegreetears
Blog - https://4thdegreetears.wordpress.com -
19. Emma’s Story, UK
In today’s episode we hear from Emma in the UK, who experienced a 4th degree tear in 2017. Unfortunately she has had multiple complications since then and has undergone 10 surgeries. Emma wants to help women who have gone through the same and to help prevent it from happening to others. She has started an Instagram account @recover_together_88 to document her recovery and has even had her story featured in the Daily Mail. I’m so thankful for women like her who put a face and name to injuries like ours!
Daily Mail article - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7608723/Mother-31-unable-sex-excruciating-daily-pain-traumatic-birth.html
If you have any comments, questions, or interest in being a guest on the podcast, email 4thdegreetears@gmail.com
Facebook support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538075199800995
Instagram - @4thdegreetears
Twitter - @4thdegreetears
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/4thdegreetears
Blog - https://4thdegreetears.wordpress.com -
18. Jama’s Story, Arkansas
In today’s episode we hear from Jama in Arkansas. Jama experienced a 4th degree tear during her first birth 4 years ago, which was misdiagnosed as a 2nd degree tear and left completely unrepaired. She shares with us the physical and emotional impact it has had on her, but also that through this journey she has found her voice to speak up for herself and to trust her instincts.
If you have any comments, questions, or interest in being a guest on the podcast, email 4thdegreetears@gmail.com
Facebook support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538075199800995
Instagram - @4thdegreetears
Twitter - @4thdegreetears
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/4thdegreetears
Blog - https://4thdegreetears.wordpress.com -
17. Kristin’s Story, Washington
In today’s episode we will hear from Kristin in Washington state. I met Kristin at the Trauma and Birth Conference in Seattle this past March. She is a mental health professional who also suffered a fistula after her first birth. I am really excited to talk with her about her own experience with the fistula and subsequent postpartum PTSD, and as a mental health professional who has specialized training in birth trauma.
For those in the Seattle area https://www.kristinhilltherapy.com/
Find an EMDR trained therapist near you here https://www.emdria.org
If you have any comments, questions, or interest in being a guest on the podcast, email 4thdegreetears@gmail.com
Facebook support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538075199800995
Instagram - @4thdegreetears
Twitter - @4thdegreetears
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/4thdegreetears
Blog - https://4thdegreetears.wordpress.com -
16. Maranda’s Story, Maine
In today’s episode we will hear from Maranda in Maine. She will tell us the story of her 4th degree tear 2 years ago, as well as the emotional journey since then. Her story highlights the importance of having a good repair immediately after delivery, and the need to address trauma after a traumatic birth experience.
Find an EMDR trained therapist near you here https://www.emdria.org
Find someone trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction here https://www.tira.org
If you have any comments, questions, or interest in being a guest on the podcast, email 4thdegreetears@gmail.com
Facebook support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538075199800995
Instagram - @4thdegreetears
Twitter - @4thdegreetears
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/4thdegreetears
Blog - https://4thdegreetears.wordpress.com -
15. Jo’s Story, UK
In today’s episode we hear from Jo in the UK who suffered a 4th degree tear during a forceps delivery almost 25 years ago. Jo suffered in silence for over 20 years and had to quit her job due to the complications of her delivery. After joining Instagram (@the_babys_ok_am_i) three years ago, she came across the account of Dr. Emma Svanberg of Mumologist and Make Birth Better. Jo realized that she was finally ready to share her story and receive the help she had so desperately needed, both physically and emotionally. Her story was featured in the Daily Mail in July 2019 (link below). She hopes that by sharing her story, other women will reach out for help sooner or will realize that it is never too late.
The Daily Mail article - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7257843/The-traumatic-births-haunt-women-DECADES.html
Dr. Emma Svanberg’s Make Birth Better - https://www.makebirthbetter.org
If you have any comments, questions, or interest in being a guest on the podcast, email 4thdegreetears@gmail.com
Facebook support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538075199800995
Instagram - @4thdegreetears
Twitter - @4thdegreetears
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/4thdegreetears
Blog - https://4thdegreetears.wordpress.com
Customer Reviews
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I had a 4DT with my daughter, who recently turned four. The last four years have been incredibly hard & I have felt very alone in this journey, as no one in my personal life has experienced or been open about this type of trauma. I have struggled with anxiety, depression, chronic pain - as a result of my tear. Words cannot describe how much I appreciate & love this podcast & the support group - which has given a voice to so many Momma’s and filled a lonely void that many of us feel. Thank you for making this a reality, for raising awareness, and for all of your dedication & hard work.
Compassionate, informative, and encouraging.
The stories captured in these podcasts are personal and extremely helpful for a fellow 4DT mom to listen to. Hearing these stories have helped me start to put my own experience into perspective. From the information on these podcasts, the blog, and FB support group I have been able to advocate for myself and not feel alone in this traumatic experience.