Where to find support after Stillbirth: Recommendations by a Perinatal Clinical Psychologist
You shouldn’t be left feeling alone after the stillbirth of your baby. This article recommends some good resources for parents after experiencing…
Miscarriage grief and trauma is real
Miscarriage is such a widespread occurrence that the impact is often minimised, but it was your baby that didn’t survive, your future…
Surviving Christmas after pregnancy or baby loss
Christmas can be an incredibly difficult time after pregnancy loss. With so much focus on children, family and socialising you may feel…
Breastfeeding grief: You did your best
We’ve all heard the slogan ‘breast is best’. And the retort ‘fed is best’. That these sayings are so well known is…
Help yourself by creating a grounding kit
Step 1 – understand the science All of us need activities which keep us grounded and present in our bodies and environment,…
Five reasons birth trauma is different
At least 1 in 3 mothers or birthing people* experience some symptoms of birth trauma. These typically include one or more of…
Shattering the silence around miscarriage
This post contains triggers. It also focusses on women’s experience of miscarriage, with full awareness that men also suffer after loss.
Strategies to help you feel less anxious after trauma
It is really common to feel anxious after experiencing any kind of trauma. Here are some strategies you can experiment with that…
What is birth trauma?
Estimates vary but around 30% of women report finding parts of birth traumatic and have some birth trauma symptoms. For 1 in…