Elena McBride

Elena McBride is an honorary SOLACE board member. She is a wife, mother of one, and a special education teacher.

After experiencing a 4th degree tear with the beautiful birth of her above-average-weighing son in January 2022, Elena went through a long period of physical and emotional healing. An understanding husband, an attentive midwife/OB care team, a supportive doula, patient and invested PFPTs, a trusted mental health therapist, and her own voice were all key members of her "healing village." She also found solidarity and much hope through a Facebook group consisting of mothers sharing their personal stories and advice of living with severe obstetric lacerations.

Elena deeply understands the power of a comprehensive team and the importance of self-advocacy in the healing process. As she experienced a lack of full understanding of the increased risk of perineal trauma and its lasting effects due to carrying and birthing a large baby, she is passionate about supporting the sharing of credible information to expecting moms so they can make the best informed decisions for their unique pregnancy and birth. She is grateful to be part of the SOLACE team to share quality knowledge and resources with moms in similar situations to comfort and to empower.