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Every article on this blog is written from my experience as an NHS Mental Health Midwife, on birth trauma, tokophobia, pregnancy after loss, and what actually helps.

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If you're pregnant again after a difficult or traumatic birth, the fear you're feeling right now isn't irrational. It's your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do.

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.

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How to Manage Worrying Thoughts During Pregnancy After Trauma

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.

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