1 hr 4 min
SOLACE Foundation: Hope After OASIS (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury) The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
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- Mental Health
This week, we are joined by Caroline Stadler and Amanda Prophett from the Solace Foundation. Solace stands for Severe Obstetric Laceration Awareness and Community Support. They raise awareness for obstetric anal sphincter injuries, which occurs in approximately 6% of women in the US annually - about 200,000 women a year. Their goal is to increase awareness and research to help prevent these injuries from happening as well as help in supporting and advocating for those who experience them.
On this episode, you will hear:
- The Solace Foundation
- The stigma and silence related to OASIs
- Challenges in getting proper care and support
- Advocacy, prevention, and education
- Managing infection risk and promoting healing
- Accessing resources and support for postpartum injuries
- The importance of informed consent and provider selection
The SOLACE Foundation website: solaceforwomen.org
Follow SOLACE on Instagram @solaceforwomenorg
Women who would like to join the support groups can email at: caroline@solaceforwomen.org
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Guest Bio:
Caroline Stadler is the SOLACE founder, executive director, and chair of the board of directors. She is a wife and mother to a beautiful daughter and two goldendoodles. Caroline's own experience made her acutely aware of the struggles women face in the recovery of childbirth as well as the lack of resources available. This knowledge ignited a passion in her to bring awareness of these injuries to the public and medical community, as well as strive for the prevention of maternal birth injuries, and provide women with a sense of community and support - using her medical knowledge and connections as a physician assistant to help her mission. She has been fortunate to have found a group of amazing women who share the same passion: to help SOLACE empower women and their families as well as healthcare providers.
Amanda Prophett is the SOLACE Education Chair. She is a wife and mother to a 3-year-old daughter, and 3 rescue pets. Amanda has an MPH in Global Public Health and is Certified Health Education Specialist. She has over a decade of experience in K-12 and higher education. During her final semester of her MPH program, Amanda sustained a 4 th degree tear in childbirth. Amanda has spoken about birth injuries at conferences, developed OASI education materials, and believes that education is empowerment.
For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @birthtrauma_mama.
Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.
This week, we are joined by Caroline Stadler and Amanda Prophett from the Solace Foundation. Solace stands for Severe Obstetric Laceration Awareness and Community Support. They raise awareness for obstetric anal sphincter injuries, which occurs in approximately 6% of women in the US annually - about 200,000 women a year. Their goal is to increase awareness and research to help prevent these injuries from happening as well as help in supporting and advocating for those who experience them.
On this episode, you will hear:
- The Solace Foundation
- The stigma and silence related to OASIs
- Challenges in getting proper care and support
- Advocacy, prevention, and education
- Managing infection risk and promoting healing
- Accessing resources and support for postpartum injuries
- The importance of informed consent and provider selection
The SOLACE Foundation website: solaceforwomen.org
Follow SOLACE on Instagram @solaceforwomenorg
Women who would like to join the support groups can email at: caroline@solaceforwomen.org
UK vaginal delivery vs C-section informed consent guide
Caesarean Birth-your baby, your body, your life, your choice
Elephant Circle for birth justice and legal support
Guest Bio:
Caroline Stadler is the SOLACE founder, executive director, and chair of the board of directors. She is a wife and mother to a beautiful daughter and two goldendoodles. Caroline's own experience made her acutely aware of the struggles women face in the recovery of childbirth as well as the lack of resources available. This knowledge ignited a passion in her to bring awareness of these injuries to the public and medical community, as well as strive for the prevention of maternal birth injuries, and provide women with a sense of community and support - using her medical knowledge and connections as a physician assistant to help her mission. She has been fortunate to have found a group of amazing women who share the same passion: to help SOLACE empower women and their families as well as healthcare providers.
Amanda Prophett is the SOLACE Education Chair. She is a wife and mother to a 3-year-old daughter, and 3 rescue pets. Amanda has an MPH in Global Public Health and is Certified Health Education Specialist. She has over a decade of experience in K-12 and higher education. During her final semester of her MPH program, Amanda sustained a 4 th degree tear in childbirth. Amanda has spoken about birth injuries at conferences, developed OASI education materials, and believes that education is empowerment.
For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @birthtrauma_mama.
Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.
1 hr 4 min