Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Care with Olivia Verhulst

How can we better support mothers by viewing care through a trauma-informed lens?In this enlightening episode of Normalize The Conversation, therapist Olivia Verhulst joins Francesca Reicherter to unpack what trauma-informed maternal health care truly looks like — from understanding postpartum mental health to creating safe, empathetic environments for new moms.Through real-world examples and clinical insight, Olivia shares how curiosity, compassion, and awareness can change the way we recognize and respond to postpartum depression, perinatal OCD, and anxiety. Together, they explore how small shifts in language and approach can make a life-changing difference for mothers navigating their healing journey.Listen to learn how to:

1. Recognize trauma responses in maternal health care
2. Ask curious, nonjudgmental questions that deepen understanding
3. Differentiate between typical postpartum adjustment and clinical symptoms
4. Offer trauma-informed, empathetic support to new moms

Tune in to Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Care with Olivia Verhulst — and discover how trauma sensitivity can transform the future of maternal wellness.Learn More About Olivia Verhulst: https://theinnerworkwitholivia.com/