36 min
The Trauma of Infertility The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast
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- Mental Health
This week we welcome Shatiera Amankrah, owner and founder of Seeds of Hope onto the podcast. Seeds of Hope provides a safe and nurturing environment where people can find the support, guidance, and resources they need to navigate the complexities of the emotional toll of infertility.
What you will hear on this episode:
- Common themes of trauma in infertility
- The "two-week wait"
- Feelings of guilt related to pregnancy after infertility
- Infertility struggles as a proivder
- Building a supportive community
You can find Seeds of Hope and Shatiera's resources here:
Website: https://www.seedsofhopecc.com/
Instagram: @seedsofhopecc
Guest Bio:
Shatiera Amankrah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Infertility Counseling and Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Shatiera has established herself as a trusted advocate and therapist. Her approach is informed by her own personal experiences with infertility, and professionally backed by extensive training in infertility counseling and perinatal mental health.
Her private practice, Seeds Of Hope LLC, provides a range of services including individual therapy, surrogacy screenings, donor egg and sperm screenings and consultations, workshops, training for professionals, clinical supervision and consultation. Shatiera is also well-versed in various therapeutic modalities, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met with the most effective treatment approach. She is licensed to practice in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Shatiera is a professional member with Resolve, the National Infertility Association and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Mental Health Professional Group (MHPG). She is a professional member of Postpartum Support International (PSI) and Alliance for People Of Color.
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 welcome Shatiera Amankrah, owner and founder of Seeds of Hope onto the podcast. Seeds of Hope provides a safe and nurturing environment where people can find the support, guidance, and resources they need to navigate the complexities of the emotional toll of infertility.
What you will hear on this episode:
- Common themes of trauma in infertility
- The "two-week wait"
- Feelings of guilt related to pregnancy after infertility
- Infertility struggles as a proivder
- Building a supportive community
You can find Seeds of Hope and Shatiera's resources here:
Website: https://www.seedsofhopecc.com/
Instagram: @seedsofhopecc
Guest Bio:
Shatiera Amankrah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Infertility Counseling and Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Shatiera has established herself as a trusted advocate and therapist. Her approach is informed by her own personal experiences with infertility, and professionally backed by extensive training in infertility counseling and perinatal mental health.
Her private practice, Seeds Of Hope LLC, provides a range of services including individual therapy, surrogacy screenings, donor egg and sperm screenings and consultations, workshops, training for professionals, clinical supervision and consultation. Shatiera is also well-versed in various therapeutic modalities, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met with the most effective treatment approach. She is licensed to practice in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Shatiera is a professional member with Resolve, the National Infertility Association and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Mental Health Professional Group (MHPG). She is a professional member of Postpartum Support International (PSI) and Alliance for People Of Color.
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.
36 min