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MENTAL HEALTH MIDWIFE
Birthcare with Katie
Rebuild Birth Confidence
How to Support a Partner Who Is Scared to Give Birth Again
If your partner is scared to give birth again after a difficult or traumatic experience, knowing what to say, and what not to say, makes all the difference. Here's how to really help. ...more
Preparing for Birth
February 24, 2026•4 min read
What is Tokophobia and Why is No One Talking About It
Tokophobia is a recognised, treatable fear of childbirth affecting far more people than the statistics suggest. Here's what it actually is, and why so few people ever get the support they need. ...more
Preparing for Birth
February 24, 2026•5 min read
Pregnant After a Traumatic Birth - What No One Tells You About the Fear That Comes Back
If you're pregnant again after a traumatic birth, the fear that's come back makes complete sense. Here's what no one tells you, and what actually helps. ...more
Preparing for Birth
February 24, 2026•4 min read
Using Your Past Birth to Shape a More Positive Birth This Time
If you've had a difficult or traumatic birth before, your experience holds wisdom. Here's how to use it gently to feel safer, more prepared and more in control this time. ...more
Preparing for Birth
February 23, 2026•5 min read
How to Manage Worrying Thoughts During Pregnancy After Trauma
Worrying thoughts during pregnancy after trauma don't stop just because you tell them to. Here's what actually helps, and the evidence behind why it works. ...more
Preparing for Birth
November 28, 2025•4 min read
Creating a Calm Birth Environment How to Feel Safe, Supported and in Control
Your birth environment directly affects your hormones and how labour unfolds. Here's how to shape your space to feel safe, supported and in control, whatever kind of birth you're having. ...more
Preparing for Birth
November 14, 2025•6 min read
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