Holding Your Boundaries in the Birthing Environment
In this blog, I want to encourage you to start thinking about self-advocacy during your birth. In a future blog, I will continue this conversation by considering a birth plan, which will take you deeper into exploring your choices and finding your voice to advocate for yourself within the maternity system as it stands today. Holding your boundaries in your birth space might not be something that jumps to the top of the priority list when you think about birthing your baby. The problem is that the way you envisage your birth, if you are able to envisage it, might […]
Dear Dr
This blog is a metaphorical opening of the door to all doctors: an invitation into the world of knowing how you can prevent trauma in the birthing arena. It isn’t a tongue-in-cheek invitation, and there is no sarcasm. It is a serious request, because you are needed here. It’s a brave choice to step through. […]
It’s Not Your Fault
In this blog, I’m going to take you on a bit of a journey. I need you to see the whole picture, so that you can understand exactly where things went wrong and how we are in the situation we are now in.
Who Can Experience Birth Trauma
Find support, resources, and encouragement if you have experienced birth trauma. Your feelings are valid, and you are not alone in your journey towards healing and recovery.
How Birth Trauma Happens
In this blog you'll learn how birth trauma can occur in different
situations and the impact it can have not just on mothers but also on the
families.
How To Start Healing From Trauma
Learn to start healing from trauma with steps to rebuild trust, process
emotions, and regain your sense of self. A guide for your journey toward
emotional recovery.