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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My free “How to Write Your Birth Plan” guide and template will help you turn your hopes into a clear, compassionate plan that really makes a difference — one that helps your maternity team understand what matters most to you, and how to support you better on the day.
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