Hope and support for Birth Trauma & Perinatal PTSD
This 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 moreSupporting Perinatal Mental Health is vital for families. Prevention matters. This can start by improving our Maternity Services. How can this be done? Firstly we must acknowledge the role that the birth experience plays in emotionally wellbeing and how a
Read moreWhen it comes to mental health and wellbeing we know that too much stress is bad for anyone. Stress causes cortisol to surge around the body and can leave anyone suffering with it’s really unpleasant side effects. For a woman
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This 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 everyone
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This 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 everyone
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The 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 be
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This 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 a
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This 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 stages
Read more“Let your scars become wings that carry you out of the darkness and into the glorious light” Emma Jane Cushnan u The birth of my first daughter changed my life, it changed me. As the lights passed above me as
Read moreAs I look around the room, there are mums and babies everywhere. They are smiling and happy. They chat, discussing if their little one is sleeping through, or sitting up yet. I stare at them, looking for a trace or
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Madeleine’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
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This 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.
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This 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 self
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This 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 well-being. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories
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This 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
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This 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 remember
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This moving story is from Nicki, who wanted to share her story about her experience of Placenta Accreta and Placenta Previa and her incredible struggle to carry and birth her baby. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult
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This is the story of a dad called Lucas Joe and his experience of birth trauma after the birth of his son Boston. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self-care
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This is Jo’s story is about her experience of Birth Trauma and how EMDR has helped her with perinatal PTSD. (Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone will be
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This is Dawns story. She wanted to share her story about her experience of Placenta Accreta to help raise awareness and help others who too may have suffered from it. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories
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The story of how a traumatic birth resulted in PTSD and how sometimes it can be a struggle to access any help. It shows how important communication is in birth. It also sadly shows how little support there can be
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