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Jess The Midwife

Midwife, HypnoBirthing Educator, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist

14/09/2025

One year since we said “I do” in Ireland. 13.09.24

17/07/2025

I had the opportunity to talk with the beautiful on her podcast Midwife Crisis.

We talked about working as midwives, what we witness, and the birth trauma therapy that I offer to midwives and families.

Listen now on all platforms.

15/07/2025

Birth Trauma Awareness Week

For me, this week isn’t just about raising awareness for the birthing women who carry the invisible wounds of a traumatic birth.
It’s also about acknowledging the caregivers, such as midwives, who witness these moments and quietly carry them too.

Birth trauma can echo through everyone in the room.
It can be held within the body, whether you gave birth or stood by, holding space when things didn’t go as hoped.

If this week brings up memories or feelings for you, whether you’re a mother, a partner, a midwife, or another birth worker, please know you don’t have to hold it alone.

Healing is possible.

Whether it was an unsettling event in your fertility, pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey, support is here when you’re ready,

I see you. I’m here for you.

10/07/2025

What support do you need after an event?

Let’s say something traumatic or unsettling happens at work on Monday.
Are you offered space to talk about it before you go home?
What about on your next shift, on Tuesday, is there time set aside by your managers to check in with you?

Is there space to go through what happened, to look at what could be done differently if it happens again?
Is there someone to validate you, to hear your story, and reassure you that you did everything you could?

Or is it just business as usual, never to be spoken about again?

We as midwives deserve better.
We carry so much that stays unseen and unheard.
We deserve space to unpack it, process it, and heal.

I’m a midwife too, I’ve been there.
Now, I offer birth trauma resolution therapy for midwives who need support.
If this resonates with you, reach out when you feel ready, I’d be honoured to support you.

15/06/2025

Midwife to Midwife.
 I see you.

I know what it’s like to walk out of the birth suite carrying more than just your bag. Carrying the weight of the moments no one else saw.
 The silent trauma.
The unsettling moments.
The unspoken fear.

The helplessness you tucked away because you had to move on to the next shift, the next birth, the next family.

And you never got a chance to tell your story, what you saw, what you heard, what you felt.

Did anybody even ask “Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it?”

As a midwife who has lived this, I now offer Birth Trauma Resolution Therapy for midwives, because we need a space of our own.

A space where you are held, heard, and gently guided to release what your nervous system is still holding onto.

Reach out when the time feels right. I’m here and ready to support you.

05/06/2025

As midwives, we witness intense, emotional, and often traumatic moments, and we carry them.

Debriefing (when done correctly) can be such a vital part of processing what we have experienced, yet for many of us, it’s not something that is routinely offered.

Does your hospital or employer offer you a debrief after an event?

Is there a formal process, a peer support option — or nothing at all?

Please comment below, I’d love to hear from you:
Are debriefs offered where you work?
What does that look like?
And if it’s not happening, what kind of support would actually make a difference for you?

Reach out when the time feels right. I’m here and ready to support you.

30/05/2025

Midwives, how often have you walked out after a shift feeling like a shell of the person who walked in?
I know that feeling, because I’ve been there too.
 I’m a midwife. I’ve sat with families in their most vulnerable moments, held space through joy and heartbreak, and walked out of birth suites feeling utterly emptied.

And now, as a Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist, I hold space for you, the ones who are always holding everyone else.

We’re working under immense pressure, often unsupported, and absorbing trauma that doesn’t get a chance to be processed. It’s no wonder so many of us are burning out.

If you’ve ever gone home questioning how much longer you can keep doing this, please know that you are not alone in feeling this.
 You’re not broken. You’re human.
I see you. And I’m here for you.

Reach out when the time feels right. I’m here and ready to support you.

19/04/2025

As a midwife, I’ve been there.
 I’ve walked out of a birth room wondering why certain decisions were made.
 I’ve sat with the uncomfortable feeling that some professionals might have been afraid of birth itself.

I’ve carried those questions home with me, replaying these moments over and over again in my mind.

Birth trauma doesn’t only affect the families we care for, it affects us too.
 When the system doesn’t support physiological birth.
 When fear drives decisions instead of trust.
 When you witness harm, or feel complicit, or powerless to make a change, it can leave a mark.

As a midwife and Australia’s first Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist, I offer a space for you to tell your story.
 To unpack the moments that have stayed with you.
 To process, heal, and move forward, without the burden of guilt or self-doubt.

Let’s rewrite the story of birth work together, one healing conversation at a time.

Reach out when the time feels right. I’m here and ready to support you.

22/03/2025

As a midwife who has supported countless families through the highs and lows of birth, I understand the emotional and physical toll that birth trauma can have on both mothers and birth professionals. It’s not just the mothers who need support—midwives do, too.

As a midwife, I have cried. I cried because I felt guilty. I cried because I felt sad that the woman didn’t get the birth she wanted. I cried because it felt unfair.

These emotions, though often unspoken, are a reality for many of us who serve in this deeply emotional and life-changing role. It’s normal to feel a deep connection to the outcomes of the births we are present for, but sometimes, those outcomes are far from what we hoped for or expected.

That’s why I offer Birth Trauma Resolution Therapy for midwives. I offer a space where you can process the emotions, stress, and grief that arise from difficult births.

My approach is rooted in both professional training and personal experience as a midwife, giving me a unique understanding of the challenges you face in your practice.

Let me know if this is something that resonates with you.

16/03/2025

Healing Birth Trauma: A Midwife Who Understands and Supports You

As a midwife, I have witnessed the highs and lows of birth – the incredible joy and the heart-wrenching moments that stay with you long after the birth has ended. I have been there, too, feeling that weight of guilt for how things unfolded, wondering if I should have advocated more, or if I could have done something differently to change the outcome.

I understand what it feels like to see a birth unfold in ways that didn’t feel right – and the emotional toll it takes on you, both personally and professionally. I’ve carried that burden myself.

As midwives, we put so much of ourselves into our work, yet sometimes we feel we don’t have the support or the space to process the trauma of what we witness.

I’m Jess, a midwife and trained birth trauma resolution therapist. I offer a safe, compassionate space for midwives like you to heal from the emotional weight you carry. I know because I’ve been there. I understand the guilt, the doubts, and the self-blame. I know the grief that can arise when a birth doesn’t go as expected and how those feelings can linger long after.

If you’re ready to find peace and reclaim your confidence as a midwife, reach out today.

05/03/2025

Are you a midwife struggling with the impact of birth trauma?

As a midwife, you’ve witnessed some of the most powerful and life-changing moments. But what happens when those moments are filled with apprehension, uncertainty or trauma—whether it’s for the birthing person or for you?

Do you find yourself avoiding birth suite shifts, seeking refuge in the quieter, safer space of the postnatal ward? The longer you stay away, the more daunting the thought of returning becomes.
You may start to think, “If I avoid these situations, I’m safe. They can’t happen again.” But avoiding these feelings doesn’t heal the trauma.

As a birth trauma resolution therapist and midwife, I specialize in helping midwives like you who have witnessed or been part of traumatic births. It’s not just the families who experience trauma – midwives can too. The emotional toll, the feelings of helplessness, fear, or even guilt can linger long after the shift ends.

Together, we can process these difficult experiences and rebuild your confidence in your role. Through tailored trauma resolution techniques, we’ll work to help you reconnect with your passion for birth and regain your sense of safety and calm in the birth suite.

If you’re ready to find peace and reclaim your confidence as a midwife, reach out today.

01/03/2025

Do you ever find yourself replaying moments from the births you’ve attended, wishing you had done something more?

As midwives, we witness powerful moments - moments of life, joy, and love. But sometimes, we also witness trauma. And when that happens, the emotional weight can linger long after the birth is over.

You might catch yourself thinking:

“If only I had advocated more for the woman in my care”

“What if I had spoken up sooner? Could things have been different?”

“Maybe I could have done more”

These thoughts can be heavy, and sometimes, they lead to feelings of guilt, frustration, or even burnout. If you’re carrying that weight, please know you are not alone.

I understand because I’ve been there.
 As both a midwife and a Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist, I know exactly what it feels like to witness birth trauma firsthand and the emotional toll it can take on you. I’ve walked that road myself, and I’m here to tell you that it is possible to work through it.

I specialize in helping midwives who have witnessed or been involved in traumatic pregnancies and births to process their emotions, release the guilt, and ultimately find peace with these events.

If you are ready to seek support, reach out today.

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Melbourne, VIC
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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5pm

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