‘May your story be a page in someone else’s survival guide’ The years have past but the memories are etched on my mind. There are certain things you can’t erase,
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Please Listen – Service User Voices
Why it’s important not to give up trying to facilitate change.
Ive been thinking a lot about change recently, so much is being written on the matter and there doesn’t seem to be a day that goes by where change isn’t
Read moreWhat Matters in Birth? – Staff Voices
This is the third of three blogs looking at what matters in Birth. The previous blog looked at what women voiced about matters to them most when it comes to
Read moreBirth Trauma Awareness – Feeling Hopeful and Reflective
I’m feeling hopeful. Much more so than I have for the many years previously, where birth trauma was hardly mentioned and women would often have their experiences dismissed due to
Read moreWhat matters in birth?
There are growing conversations about helping women to have what is termed a ‘normal birth’, that is a birth free of interventions including no pain relief etc. Years ago, for
Read moreThe birthing environment matters to all.
The room is beautiful. Soft hues of yellow shine light like prisms of sunlight. The bed big and inviting the type you want to fall into, its softness enveloping you
Read moreAre we really supporting women after birth trauma?
Everyday I sit with another woman. The pain is etched across her face, tears fall from red swollen eyes and words tumble, revealing the trauma that is leaving its mark.
Read morePreventing Birth Trauma-How?
Supporting families after a difficult and traumatic birth of course is so important but we need to address how we can prevent trauma from a difficult birth in the first
Read moreSupporting Perinatal Mental Health by Improving Maternity services
Supporting 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
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