Can birth trauma be avoided?
It’s a tricky question because we are so inclined to think that it is the circumstance of a situation that makes it traumatic. And this
It’s a tricky question because we are so inclined to think that it is the circumstance of a situation that makes it traumatic. And this
When I originally met Sarah* she had come to see me for treatment for anxiety. I had no idea when she booked the appointment that
It is rare that I see mums or dads within the 1st year of their childs life after a traumatic birth. There is just too
I had always wondered how Lauren’s birth had gone. I remembered our last hypnobirthing session in front of a roaring fire at her house. When
There are fewer things I enjoy about my job more than working with parents to lift the symptoms that can plague them after a traumatic
After a difficult or traumatic birth experience women are often advised to have a birth debrief (sometimes this is offered as a listening or reflections
Anxiety can really be a cruel master of the mind. It can makes us feel afraid when there is no present danger, it can tell
Before I started my birth doula journey nearly 2 years ago now, I was a wide eyed, idealistic, hypnobirthing teacher who had only experienced her
Recovering physically and mentally after a traumatic birth presents a unique set of challenges for parents. For a start there is a baby to look
When it comes to therapy to relieve the symptoms of PTSD currently NICE guidelines recommend 8-12 sessions of CBT or EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and
For many mums and dads who have experienced a traumatic birth just the thought of going through it again can trigger anxiety, panic, flashbacks, nightmares, anger
Actually the figure varies from 25% to 35% depending on what source is quoted but either way that is still a huge number of parents
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