Induction and Birth Trauma: What a New Study Found
A French study found about one in ten women had PTSD symptoms two months after an induced vaginal birth. Alexia Leachman on what that does and doesn't mean,…
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Category: Birth Prep
Hidden Pregnancy & Birth Trauma
Healing hidden pregnancy and birth trauma is an important step on the pregnancy journey because of the profound impact it can have.
Podcast
How partners can support women during pregnancy & birth, with Souvereign
The one idea that inspired and motivated me when I started working in the birth and pregnancy space was this: the birth moment is a sacred one that…
Mindset
Your fears are not what you think they are
Most people think that when you have fears around pregnancy and birth that your fears are related to pregnancy and birth. But the truth is that they're not.
Mindset
Clearing fears. Amber’s story
Experiencing fear around pregnancy or birth is pretty normal, around 80% of women experience some level of fear. But fears vary; some are low level fears which are…
Blog
5 reasons I hate hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing has real disadvantages nobody talks about – especially if you’re scared of birth. Why it can make fear worse, and what to reach for first.