Traumatic Birth Recovery

Traumatic Birth Recovery This page is for parents and birth professionals who have been impacted by trauma symptoms arising f

This page is for birth professionals or parents with an interest in birth trauma and recovery therapies. The views on this page are my own and in no way reflect the views of any organisations or individuals that I work with.

Not every mother in distress looks distressed.Sometimes she looks like she’s coping.Sometimes she’s still smiling.Still ...
05/05/2026

Not every mother in distress looks distressed.

Sometimes she looks like she’s coping.

Sometimes she’s still smiling.
Still caring.
Still carrying on.

This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we want parents to know:

You do not need to hit breaking point before seeking support.

You matter too.

Support is available, and healing is possible.

Many parents don’t just remember what happened.They analyse it.Replaying moments.Reconstructing decisions.Trying to unde...
04/05/2026

Many parents don’t just remember what happened.

They analyse it.

Replaying moments.
Reconstructing decisions.
Trying to understand how it could have been different.

This isn’t overthinking.
It’s your mind trying to regain a sense of control.

But you don’t have to carry that weight on your own.

We offer funded emotional support for parents, free at the point of delivery. You’re welcome to get in touch via the link in our bio.

Many parents tell us they thought they’d just move on.But when something has felt overwhelming, the body can hold onto t...
01/05/2026

Many parents tell us they thought they’d just move on.

But when something has felt overwhelming, the body can hold onto those moments — even when life carries on around you.

That’s why it can show up later as tension, anxiety, or a feeling you can’t quite explain.

Nothing has gone wrong.
Your system is trying to make sense of what happened.

With the right support, that can begin to shift.

We currently offer funded emotional support for parents, free at the point of delivery. You can find out more via the link in our bio.

28/04/2026

Many parents are supported to talk about what happened.
To explain it.
To understand it.

But sometimes, something still feels stuck.

That’s because not all support works at the level the experience is held.

When that layer is reached, things can begin to shift more quickly.

If you’re a parent, support is available.
If you’re a professional, this is something you can learn.

Link in bio.

Sometimes it’s not the moment itself that stays with you.It’s what happens after.When everything goes quiet.When everyon...
27/04/2026

Sometimes it’s not the moment itself that stays with you.
It’s what happens after.

When everything goes quiet.
When everyone says “you did it”.
When you’re expected to move forward.

But something in your body still feels unsettled.

You might not even have the words for it yet.

This is something many parents experience after a birth that felt overwhelming, fast, frightening or out of their control.

You don’t have to figure it out on your own.

We offer funded emotional support for parents, free at the point of delivery. If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out via the link in our bio.

Many parents describe feeling lighter after finally being heard.Support can make a meaningful difference.Sessions are fu...
26/04/2026

Many parents describe feeling lighter after finally being heard.
Support can make a meaningful difference.

Sessions are funded and free to access.





Parents often say the most helpful thing was simply being listened to.That space can be powerful.Funded support availabl...
24/04/2026

Parents often say the most helpful thing was simply being listened to.
That space can be powerful.

Funded support available.





Many parents believe they are alone in their experience.But maternal mental health challenges are more common than peopl...
22/04/2026

Many parents believe they are alone in their experience.
But maternal mental health challenges are more common than people realise.

Support is available.





21/04/2026

When parents say “I don’t feel like myself anymore”, it can feel permanent.
Like something has changed for good.

But often, what’s happening is that the system is still carrying something that hasn’t been processed yet.

When that begins to shift, many parents describe feeling more like themselves again.

Support can help that happen.

Funded support available — link in bio.

Maternal mental health challenges affect many parents.Raising awareness helps parents feel less alone.Funded emotional s...
20/04/2026

Maternal mental health challenges affect many parents.
Raising awareness helps parents feel less alone.

Funded emotional support available.





Parents often say that being able to speak openly about their baby felt meaningful and healing.Support can offer that sp...
19/04/2026

Parents often say that being able to speak openly about their baby felt meaningful and healing.
Support can offer that space.

Sessions are free to access.





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