resources
Leaflets, websites and books you may find helpful.
BTA leaflets and FAQS
We have produced a range of guides to many of of the questions people have after experiencing birth trauma.
Returning to work after a traumatic birth
Taking legal action after birth trauma
Fathers and partners: coping with a traumatic birth
How do I access therapy to help me recover from my birth trauma?
How do I make a complaint about my maternity care?
How do I access my birth notes?
Having another baby after birth trauma
Websites
Bliss offers support for parents and families of premature and sick babies.
North London-based charity offering counselling to women in the perinatal period.
Five X More campaigns for better outcomes in maternity for Black women.
Make Birth Better also supports parents affected by birth trauma as well as professionals affected by vicarious trauma. Their email is staffed by mental health professionals (psychologists and a psychiatrist).
MASIC supports people who have experienced injuries as a result of birth.
PANDAS supports parents with prenatal or postnatal depression, as well as other perinatal mental health challenges. Its helpline is open Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm.
PEEPS supports parents, families and friends of people who have experienced hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (brain injury as a result of oxygen deprivation). It has lots of useful downloadable resources.
Release is a charity offering low-cost counselling online, from professional counsellors, for women, including those with postnatal mental health problems such as birth trauma. It also offers face-to-face groups in Brighton for new mothers experiencing postnatal mental health problems.
SANDS offers support to parents whose baby has died, whether that happened recently or long ago.
Voiceability offers support to people making a complaint against the NHS.
Books
Breaking the Taboo: Why we need to talk about birth trauma by Theo Clarke
Coping with birth trauma and postnatal depression by Lucy Jolin
Birth Shock: how to recover from birth trauma by Mia Scotland
Why birth trauma matters by Emma Svanberg
Birth Trauma: A guide for you, your friends and family to coping with post-traumatic stress disorder following birth by Kim Thomas
Postnatal PTSD: A Guide for Health Professionals by Kim Thomas with Shona McCann
Are we missing something? Get in touch if you would like to recommend any books or websites relating to birth trauma.
Training videos
As part of our educational work with health professionals we created a video training course on birth trauma and trauma informed care. Here’s the trailer – view the full videos and download training materials on our training page, and find out more about prevention and diagnosis across our site.
Birth Stories