Read our posts about Childbirth

22May

Losing a Baby: The Impact on Subsequent Pregnancy and Birth

HELENA COOK

bereavement, childbirth, grief, miscarriage, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, trauma

Therapists

The trauma of losing a pregnancy or child can have long-term psychological consequences. Helena Cook explores what support is available to those who have suffered traumatic pregnancy or birth experiences
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21Jun

How Can Mindfulness Techniques Be Used in Childbirth?

childbirth, meditation, mindfulness, motherhood, pregnancy

Therapists

Mindfulness in childbirth has been found to support women and their partners both physically and emotionally, posts Guildford therapist Jo Gee
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28Jul

The Myth of Natural Childbirth

Anna Storey

childbirth, depression, mother, pregnancy, trauma, women

Therapists

The gap between an idealised view of natural childbirth and the reality of your own labour can lead to depression for new mothers posts therapist Anna Storey
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29Jan

Birth Trauma: New Mothers with PTSD

Bridget Hargreave

birthtrauma, childbirth, family, mother, motherhood, pregnancy, PTSD, trauma

Mind

Birth trauma describes symptoms of PTSD exhibited in mothers. Bridget Hargreave reports on what to look out for and where to get help.
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