What is Birth Trauma?
Birth trauma can occur when birth has been frightening, traumatic and negative for the mum and/or birth partner.
It may be because there was a feeling of being out of control, not having been treated with respect and dignity or more directly where there was fear for mum or baby’s life.
The symptoms vary from person to person but can include, flashbacks to the birth, nightmares, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, sadness, depression, a difficulty bonding with baby or relating to your partner.
This can affect mums, dads and any other birth partners.
But I have a healthy baby – that’s what matters, right?!
I am passionate about women feeling empowered and in control in labour, no matter which path your birthing takes, you should feel well cared for and treated with kindness. Mum and birth partner should be kept informed and feel confident in their caregiver. A healthy mum and baby are important – but that’s not all that matters.
Any birth experience that was frightening for one or both parents, often with a feeling of loss of control can be traumatic, even when mum and baby are well.
Labours which are long, have lots of intervention or where medical problems occur are more likely to result in birth trauma.
What can help?
The Rewind technique is a hypnosis technique which is very effective and well tested. It aims to separate the memory of the event from the negative feelings, allowing the feelings to be processed, so the memory no longer provokes the anxiety, fear, sadness or panic. This allows the person to move forward with their life.
What’s Involved?
Step 1 - An introductory chat about your birth experience and to discuss whether this is the right technique for you - FREE (Just book a slot in the calendar - phone/Skype/Facetime)
Step 2 – A Hypnosis Session using the Rewind Technique (1-2hours) Using Skype/FaceTime or in person in the South Aberdeenshire area
Step 3 – A follow up support session (30mins)
Cost for programme: £90
[Additional Hypnosis Session if required £50]
Experience has shown that in most cases one or two sessions are enough to make a significant difference and produce a reduction in trauma symptoms.