#WomensHealth #MaternalHealth #BirthTrauma

In this episode, we sit down with Emma Abassi, founder of Dearbump, a maternal health platform giving pregnant women the education, reassurance, and trusted support they often lack.

Emma’s journey began with two traumatic birth experiences. What started as pregnancy care boxes is now a digital platform where women connect with midwives, access tailored resources, and feel more prepared for pregnancy, birth, and recovery.

We discuss the silence around birth trauma, misinformation in maternal care, and how personalized, midwife-led advice can improve outcomes. Emma also shares her experience launching an app as a solo founder, bringing maternal health into workplace benefits, and using data to improve care.

Whether you’re expecting, work in maternal health, or want to understand the challenges women face during pregnancy, this conversation offers insights, strategies, and a vision for more supportive care.

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Chapters:

• 00:00 Dearbump & Mission
• 02:28 Building Dearbump
• 05:24 Community Growth
• 08:16 Challenges for Pregnant Women
• 10:27 Birth Trauma & Recovery
• 13:05 Workplace Support
• 15:34 Future Plans
• 17:33 Imposter Syndrome
• 20:07 AI in Maternal Health
• 22:45 Data Privacy
• 25:37 Advice for Mothers
• 27:54 Advice for Founders
• 30:46 Conclusion

💬 What’s one thing you wish more people understood about maternal health?

📌 Show notes:

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Connect:

• Emma: LinkedIn
• Gigi (host): LinkedIn

Dearbump:

• Website
• Google Play
• Apple Store
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Return to Work Course

Asele:

• Website
• App
• WhatsApp
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Spotify
• YouTube
• Apple Podcasts