pregnancy – UNFOLD YOUR WINGS

Birth trauma, sexual abuse and trauma-informed care.

I’m always deeply touched every time another woman* shares her story with me, often because the level of trust that this requires, but also that sharing what awful things a

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

For any family, emotional wellbeing matters. When it comes to mental health the perinatal period can be a challenging time. Adjusting to life with a new baby is hard, but

I remember when I was a child, I had a beautiful doll that cried real tears, and when you fed her a bottle she wet her nappy…I thought she was

I lifted my eyes and looked at everyone around the room, some were colleagues, others strangers, some had tears falling from their eyes, others looked shocked and in disbelief, everyone

There’s a well-known saying that ‘words can cut like a knife’. What we say can have a lasting effect on the person at the end of the words we use,

Despite the fact that birth trauma seems to have more awareness, inside my heart feels heavy. I spend my days listening to the stories of those affected by the birth

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. Dr Seuss I care I really do. I care when I see those

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.

“Oh, no! it is like a rope,” said the second man who touched the tail. “Oh, no! it is like a thick branch of a tree,” said the third man

If you were to ask me, I would say that I am healed. I am healed from the trauma that was my daughters birth. However it changed me and my

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

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

When 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

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

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

Kindness as one dictionary defines is, ‘going out of your way to be nice to someone or to show a person you care.’ Other definitions say kindness embodies generosity, selflessness

“Let your scars become wings that carry you out of the darkness and into the glorious light” Emma Jane Sasaru The birth of my first daughter changed my life, it

UNFOLD YOUR WINGS

Hope, Support and Awareness for Birth Trauma and Perinatal PTSD

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Birth trauma, sexual abuse and trauma-informed care.

Birth Trauma – Poem

Why Perinatal Mental Health Support Matters.

Pregnancy- a time of hope – a time of loss

Training as a doula – the gift that keeps on giving.

Why what we say matters in pregnancy and birth

Birth Trauma Awareness Matters……but actions matter too.

Let’s make things better together

Are we really supporting women after birth trauma?

Birth – The elephant in the room

Healing doesn’t mean no more bad days.

Our beautiful 29 week Twin boys – why our stories matter.

Supporting Perinatal Mental Health by Improving Maternity services

Birth Trauma and Infant mental health

My husband and my mum were my strength and support

My healing C-section through Hypnobirthing.

Why Kindness and Compassion in Birth Matters

Moving Beyond Birth Trauma – My story