Hope and awareness of birth trauma & perinatal PTSD
Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone will be at different stages of healing. If you wish to contribute a story, or an experience or something else
Read moreThis is Joanna’s deeply moving story of her traumatic birth and really shows how important it is that women are listened to and treated with dignity and respect. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions
Read moreThis is Louise’s story of her healing third birth at home. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone will be at different stages of healing. If you
Read moreThis is Kirsty’s story of the birth of her beautiful twin boys at 29 weeks, the journey of neonatal and after, and how sharing our stories can help others. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and
Read moreThis is Amanda’s story of how EMDR provided the support she needed to start her journey to healing from Birth Trauma Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as
Read moreThis is Stacey’s story of how family provided the support she needed to start her journey to healing from Birth Trauma Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as
Read moreThe moving story of Kerry and her traumatic birth but how she now helps others to feel less alone. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone will
Read moreThis is the story of Ruth and Cait. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone will be at different stages of healing. If you wish to contribute
Read moreThis is Sheryl’s story of a healing birth after birth trauma and how hypnobirthing supported her. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone will be at different
Read moreFaces of birth trauma is a project to raise awareness of the diversity of birth trauma. Birth trauma can affect anyone. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, how old you are, what you do for a job or your economic
Read moreThis is the brave and moving story of Angela and her battle to survive HELLP syndrome and how it has affected her life. It is very difficult reading and helps us to see how important it is to listen to
Read moreMadeleine’s beautiful poem about the birth of her son. Finding you Sleep disturbed, the waters broke, It was still in that moment, You were on your way, A bag bursting, An empty car seat, flip-flops, an old nightdress, Hurried
Read moreThis story is from Julie who wanted to share her story about her experience of having birth trauma and PTSD, how it impacted her mental wellbeing, how therapy has helped her overcome PTSD and how she now helps others.
Read moreThis story is from Kathryn, who wanted to share her story about her experience of having placenta previa and placenta accreta the complications that followed. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own
Read moreThis story is from brave Lucy, who wanted to share her story about her experience of having a difficult birth with her baby and how it impacted her emotional wellbeing. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult
Read moreThis story is from a lovely Karina, who’s sharing her story for the first time in 5 years—what she survived and what’s helping her heal. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your
Read moreThis story is from Bella, who wanted to share her story about her baby’s birth experience and how the right support after a traumatic birth matters. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so
Read moreThis story is from Kate, who bravely wanted to share her story about her experience of having a uterine inversion. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone
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