Birth After Trauma Programme
Are you pregnant after experiencing a traumatic birth? It doesn’t have to be previous birth trauma. Perhaps you're carrying the emotional weight of past harm or even adverse childhood experiences. If the thought of childbirth, the maternity system, or parenthood feels overwhelming or fills you with fear, know that you're not alone. You deserve to feel safe, supported, and confident.
You can overcome past trauma. This programme isn’t just for those with difficult birth experiences; it’s also for anyone whose pregnancy journey is shaped by challenging life events.
Join The Essex Birth Company for this 10-hour programme (delivered over several sessions), designed to support you every step of the way and build your confidence. You will receive:
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Tailored, comprehensive birth preparation to help you move forward with clarity about your upcoming birth
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Three trauma rewind sessions using proven therapeutic techniques to help you feel less triggered by past trauma. Click for details Birth & Perinatal Trauma Rewind
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Mindfulness, relaxation techniques, fear release, breathwork, and a yoga video (remembering the mind, body connection)
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Reflective goal-setting exercises to help you approach the future with love and positivity
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WhatApp and Email support from TEBC for any questions or concerns you may have
Discussion Topics
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Practical coping strategies such as TENS, aromatherapy, massage, breathing techniques, water therapy, affirmations, medical pain relief options, and tips for increasing oxytocin
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The concept of pain and looking at this from a different perspective
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Birth Rights, including choice, consent, coercion and personalised care plans
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The benefits of an active birth and movement
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Insight into the hormones involved in birth and how to enhance those that promote labour progression
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Understanding the different types of birth: physiological (vaginal birth without assistance), assisted birth, and theatre births
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Birthing biomechanics and optimal foetal positioning (prevention is better than cure!)
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A detailed breakdown of the stages of labour and the birthing process, with discussions on how to promote a positive birth experience
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Guidance for birth partners, including how they can be involved and support you effectively
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Strategies for adapting when plans change, such as inductions, health concerns, or emergencies, and making informed decisions
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A framework for assessing risks to ensure the best possible outcome for your family
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How to navigate the maternity system while working with your body to achieve a positive, and potentially healing birth
Plus, much more valuable content to help you prepare for your best birth experience. Please enquire and I can send you the full contents list
Package Details
I can facilitate sessions via Zoom, in your home or in my home, overlooking the Essex countryside with tea and cake.
£400 including 10 hours face to face support as detailed above, coping strategies to practice in your own time, pregnancy yoga recording, relaxations and an 80 page guide to keep and refer back to.
With the option to add birth pool and TENS machine hire.