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Birth Trauma Resolution is safe and effective treatment for those who have suffered a birth trauma and may now be experiencing PTSD

24/01/2026

A sense of safety allows for curiosity.
Fear suppresses it.

When the nervous system feels threatened,
it isn’t interested in exploring, learning, or reflecting.

It’s focused on one thing: survival.

But when we feel emotionally and physically safe,
the body softens.
The mind opens.
Questions become possible.
Growth becomes possible.
Safety first.
Curiosity follows.

21/01/2026

Sit with your emotions.
Not to analyse them.
Not to fix them.
Not to push them away.

Just to notice.
To breathe.
To let them be there without judgement.

Emotions are signals, not problems.
They’re your nervous system trying to communicate a need.
When you allow yourself to stay, gently and safely,
the intensity often softens.

The body realises it’s not alone with it.
You don’t have to rush yourself into “feeling better.”
Sometimes the most healing thing is simply
to stay present with what is.

Artist Sarah Firth

19/01/2026

We all have a deep emotional need for connection.

To feel emotionally close, understood, and not alone.

Trauma creates disconnection.
From our body.
From others.
From what we need and what feels true.

And when we’re disconnected, fear takes over.

Healing happens through gentle reconnection.
With safe people.
With our nervous system.
With our needs and limits.
With nature and the things that bring a sense of calm and pleasure.

Friendships, loving relationships, community, even the steady presence of a pet,
all help the brain move out of threat and back into safety.

Connection isn’t optional.
It’s one of our core emotional needs.

Quote Dr.S.Porges
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17/01/2026

❤️‍🩹 Have you ever reached out for help, only to hear the phrase, “But you have a healthy baby!”?

🔺If so, you’re not alone. I’ve sat with parents who have shared their experiences of hearing this from doctors, professionals, friends, and family—and every time, my heart aches for them. It even takes me back to my own experience, making me reflect on why we need to stop saying this.

🔺At first, it might seem like a positive or encouraging thing to say.
But in reality, it can feel dismissive of what you’re going through.
Here’s why:

✋ It can minimise your feelings and the struggles you’re facing.
✋ Parenthood, especially in the early days, can be overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally intense.
✋ You deserve to have your experiences acknowledged and your emotions validated.

⚠️ New parents often deal with so much more than just their baby’s health—postpartum depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, and physical recovery, to name a few.

🔺When the focus is only on the baby, it can make it even harder for parents to ask for the support they need.

✋ Yes, having a healthy baby is wonderful, but that doesn’t erase the challenges of parenting.
✋ You might feel guilty for struggling or for not feeling as joyful as you expected.
✋ This kind of comment can add unnecessary pressure at a time when you need understanding, not judgment.

⚠️ Every parent’s experience is different. What feels manageable to one person might feel overwhelming to another. Saying “but you have a healthy baby” can make you feel like your struggles aren’t valid—when in reality, they are.

✨So, what’s more helpful? Instead of minimising feelings, we can listen, acknowledge emotions, and offer practical support.

❤️‍🩹 Sometimes, just being present with someone, without judgment, is the most powerful thing we can do.
You deserve to be heard, seen, and supported on this journey.

15/01/2026

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stopped… as I finally understood where the anxiety was coming from.

As the memories were gently processed, the triggers began to make sense.

Not just what I was feeling – but why.

🔨 I had tools to keep moving forward.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Relaxation recordings to return to.
♾️ Ways to process the thoughts and emotions around the trauma.
And then the visualisation…
Reconnecting with the positive feelings from before the birth.
Realising the trauma didn’t define me.
It never did.
There was a real light-bulb moment when I explored where I wanted to be.

That insight explained so much about the anxiety I’d been carrying.
Because it wasn’t only the traumatic experience that needed healing –
It was the impact on self-worth.
On self-esteem.
On how I saw myself.
And that was where for me true healing began. ✨

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11/01/2026

➡️ Let’s talk about anxiety, so others can know it’s normal.

⭐️Anxiety can feel like a tight chest, racing thoughts, a constant sense that something isn’t right, even when life looks okay on the outside. It can come in waves, or linger quietly in the background, shaping how you move through your day

Anxiety isn’t a flaw – it’s the mind and nervous system trying to keep you safe when an important emotional need doesn’t feel fully met, or when the system has learned to stay on high alert after difficult experiences.

➡️ If you live with anxiety, it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It means your system is doing its best to protect you. And it can learn, gently, that it’s okay to relax again.

Three gentle first steps -

⭐️Restore a sense of calm in the body – slow, rhythmical breathing or grounding helps settle the threat system.

⭐️Reconnect with safety and support – feeling emotionally held by another person meets the need for connection and reduces isolation.

⭐️Gently make sense of what your anxiety is responding to – understanding the unmet need or past experience it’s linked to can bring relief and perspective.

Anxiety is a common human response, not a personal failing.
You’re not broken. You’re human. And you’re not alone. 💛

10/01/2026

⚠️ can manifest in various ways, and the symptoms can differ from person to person.
I’ve posted below some common symptoms that may be experienced with this:

💥Excessive worry: Feeling worried or anxious is normal during pregnancy and after giving birth, but when it becomes excessive, it can be a sign of perinatal anxiety. This worry may be focused on your baby’s or own health or safety or other aspects of life.

💥Panic attacks: Panic attacks can be a frightening experience, and they are a common symptom of perinatal anxiety. Symptoms of a panic attack may include rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and a feeling of impending doom.

💥Physical symptoms: Perinatal anxiety can also cause physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, and difficulty breathing.

💥Sleep disturbances: Anxiety can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. It can also cause nightmares or other sleep disturbances.

💥Avoidance: with perinatal anxiety you may avoid certain situations, such as social gatherings or doctor’s appointments, because they increase anxiety.

💥Irritability: Perinatal anxiety can also cause irritability or mood swings.

💥Intrusive thoughts: With perinatal anxiety intrusive thoughts, such as thoughts about harming the baby or themselves may be apparent. It’s important to note that having these thoughts does not mean that someone will act on them, but they can be distressing.

⚠️⚠️If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to talk to your doctor, midwife or health provider.
They can evaluate your symptoms and provide you with the appropriate support and treatment.
Sessions can also help to provide you with resources and tools you may need ❤️

09/01/2026

Give your body more understanding and compassion — not pushing.
When your nervous system is overwhelmed, effort can feel like pressure.

And pressure often keeps the system on high alert.

Healing begins when the body feels met, not managed.

Three ways to practise compassion instead of pushing:
1️⃣ Pause before you problem-solve
Ask, “What might my body be protecting me from right now?”

2️⃣ Lower expectations in small moments
Doing less — more slowly — gives the nervous system room to settle.

3️⃣ Offer reassurance through presence
A hand on the chest, a gentle tone, or sitting quietly can be enough.

You don’t need to try harder to heal.
You need to relate to your body differently.

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07849751474

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http://www.birthtraumaresolutionbrighton.com/

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