Episode #010 - The Memo on: Perinatal & Birth Trauma - what it is, how it can present & how to get support.
The Midwife Memos with Lauretta Hamilton - Podcast
Understanding Perinatal and Birth Trauma with Fiona Rogerson
What birth and perinatal trauma really means — and why it’s not just about “bad births”
How trauma is rooted in a lack of safety (not disappointment or unmet expectations)
The full perinatal spectrum: how trauma can arise during conception, pregnancy, birth or postpartum
The nervous system's role in how we experience trauma — and how symptoms can show up emotionally, physically, cognitively, and behaviourally
Common but misunderstood signs of trauma, including “mum rage”, avoidance, panic, or disconnect
How partners can also experience trauma, and what that might look like
The overlap between trauma and mental health — and why both need attention
How trauma affects relationships and parenting, even years down the line
What kind of therapy works — and why EMDR and somatic approaches can be game changers
What to look for when finding a practitioner
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