Kim Thomas, CEO of Birth Trauma Association UK, joins me to talk about Birth Trauma Awareness Week, the assumptions society places on the birthing parent and the partner in recovery and postpartum, the concept of healing through a both/and mentality, and that healing is still possible for those who have not been given the space to heal and process a birth trauma no matter how many years have passed.
In this episode you will hear:
- what Birth Trauma Association UK is and how it's started and grown
- BTA UK support offerings for the birth trauma community
- Birth Trauma Awareness week theme of healing #helpingmeheal
- healing the family unit vs. the individual
- the impact of birth trauma on the family relationships
- survivor/partner guilt
- navigating birthdays after birth trauma
- making space for healing no matter how long ago your trauma occurred
Guest Bio:
Kim Thomas is our CEO at The Birth Trauma Association UK. She is a freelance journalist specializing in healthcare, social care, and education. In 2013 she published Birth Trauma, a guide aimed at helping women experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder after a difficult birth.
You can find The Birth Trauma Association here or on Instagram @birth_trauma_association_UK
For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.
Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.
Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.
