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How to Support a Partner Who Is Scared to Give Birth Again

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.

Preparing for Birth
What is Tokophobia and Why is No One Talking About It

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.

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Pregnant After a Traumatic Birth - What No One Tells You About the Fear That Comes Back

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.

Preparing for Birth
Using Your Past Birth to Shape a More Positive Birth This Time

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.

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Feel Calm, Confident and Supported in Your Next Birth

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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