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
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What Matters in Birth? – Staff Voices
Why what we say matters in pregnancy and birth
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,
Read moreWhat matters to women in birth? – Women’s Voices
This is the second of three blogs. The first blog looked at the growing concerns around how we can support women to have a less medicalised birth. In order to
Read moreThere is still so much to do to support PTSD
Im recovered…….mostly. Now and then however PTSD likes to give me reminder that it is still with me lying dormant, like a monster that tries to awake and again take
Read moreThe many Faces of Birth
Birth has many faces and no one situation prevails, it is as individual to each woman, baby and family as a fingerprint. Often things such a ‘risk’, ‘normal’ and ‘natural’
Read moreWhy better postnatal care matters.
My hands burned, my arms heavy and painful. I stop and try to catch my breath. My heart pounding. I close my eyes I can do this, my baby needs
Read moreOur beautiful 29 week Twin boys – why our stories matter.
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
Read moreThe Worst And Happiest Day Of My Life.
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
Read moreThe birth of my beautiful Cait
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
Read moreMy healing C-section through Hypnobirthing.
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
Read moreHe was worth all the worry and stress
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
Read moreNo one ever asked about me.
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
Read moreI think, today, I begin the real healing.
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
Read morePlacenta Accreta and Placenta Previa – Our battle.
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
Read moreStill no one listens.
The story of how a traumatic birth resulted in PTSD and how sometimes it can be a struggle to access any help. It show’s how important communication is in birth.
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