016- Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters in Pregnancy and Birth | Melissa Lucchesi
Pregnancy support during birth and postpartum, how trauma-informed doula care helps parents feel safe, supported, and prepared.
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In this episode of Pregnancy Pain Sucks, Dr. Brandie Keates sits down with birth worker Melissa Lucchesi of Moon Sage Mama to talk about the emotional realities that many people bring into pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Drawing from Melissa’s background in trauma work and her years supporting families through birth, the conversation explores why acknowledging past experiences…from previous births to fertility journeys or personal history…can dramatically change how supported and safe someone feels during pregnancy and labor. They also unpack the powerful role doulas play as part of a modern “hired village,” helping both parents navigate the emotional, physical, and practical challenges of bringing a baby into the world.
Dr. Brandie Keates is a prenatal chiropractor and sports medicine specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She runs Bloom Sanctuary on the Main Line in PA, where she treats pregnancy pain the way sports medicine treats athletes… with precision, respect, and evidence-based care.
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Why past experiences, trauma, and fertility journeys shape the pregnancy and birth experience
- The real role of a doula, supporting both parents through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum
- What true postpartum support looks like (and why sleep, practical help, and reducing mental load matter)
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