by Catherine Cooper | May 18, 2023 | 3 Step Rewind, Birth Trauma, Birth Trauma Resolution, CBT, EMDR, Perinatal Trauma
A traumatic birth or perinatal experience is one that can deeply affect women, their birth partners and others present during the event. This can leave an enduring imprint on their emotional well-being. The effects of trauma extend beyond the initial event, shaping...
by Catherine Cooper | Apr 27, 2023 | 3 Step Rewind, Birth Trauma, Birth Trauma Resolution, Perinatal Trauma
Nobody knowingly enters into pregnancy with the expectation that their birth won’t go to plan. I think for the majority of parents there’s such an air of joy and excitement around the birth of a healthy baby that other outcomes aren’t always discussed (unless...
by Catherine Cooper | Feb 17, 2023 | 3 Step Rewind, Birth Trauma, Birth Trauma Resolution, CBT, EMDR, Perinatal Trauma
Having a baby is an amazing life-changing event that can, and should, bring immense joy and happiness to a family. However, not all birth experiences are positive. For some women and their partners, the birth of a child is a traumatic experience that can leave lasting...
by Catherine Cooper | Aug 23, 2021 | 3 Step Rewind, Birth Trauma, Birth Trauma Resolution, CBT, EMDR, Perinatal Trauma
For many people who have experienced a traumatic birth, they are left with overwhelm, severe anxiety and in some cases PTSD. This can leave parents feeling hopeless, in a state of panic and reliving events through terrifying flashbacks. If these traumas aren’t...
by Catherine Cooper | Mar 5, 2021 | 3 Step Rewind, About me, Birth Stories, Birth Trauma, Midwifery, My journey, Perinatal Trauma
Today is the 28th Anniversary of the day I became a mother. It’s a day filled with feelings of joy and pride and love for the wonderful human being that he is. It’s full of gratitude that one of the benefits of the pandemic for me has been that he returned to...
by Catherine Cooper | Feb 19, 2021 | 3 Step Rewind, About me, Birth Stories, Birth Trauma, Midwifery, My journey, Perinatal Trauma, Podcasts
I really enjoyed my chat earlier this week with Carly from When Push Comes to Shove. Carly and Nickita host this podcast where they interview lots of different birthy people. You can watch my interview on Youtube here or you can listen to it here. In this...
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