After My Birth

Aileen talks with Moonlie about her after birth journey and how she has found that helping others helps her too. Moonlie volunteers with https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/ and https://www.makebirthbetter.org/ ⁠After My Birth⁠ is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen talks with Laura about the dramatic birth of her son, Reuben, at 29 weeks and two days, following a placental abruption. Laura explains how she saw the birth and neonatal care that she and Reuben received, and how she has worked to understand her emotional response since then. ⁠After My Birth⁠ is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen talks with Mark Harris about how to know if you are ready to address your birth experience, and how NLP can help. You can email Mark at livingawake@me.com ⁠After My Birth⁠ is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen talks with Vicky Jordan about the way we talk to ourselves as mums. Negative self talk can be really damaging and they explore the question "Is it true or is it a lie? Find out more about Vicky here ⁠Vicky Jordan IBCLC⁠ ⁠Instagram (@vicky_jordan_ibclc) More about Maternal Journal here - https://www.maternaljournal.org/ and Birth Art Cafe - https://www.facebook.com/groups/birthartcafeme...

Aileen talks with Keji from Mayah's Legacy about why advocating for yourself can be vital; especially after experiencing pregnancy loss, or an unexpected or unwanted birth experiences. After My Birth is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen talks to Sam about when, how and why it may be helpful for some to request your birth notes or arrange a hospital debrief when coming to terms with a difficult birth experience. After My Birth is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen talks to Sam, who shares her transformation from birth trauma to becoming an antenatal educator. Together they explore how the stories we tell ourselves can change. After My Birth is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen and Jen share how journalling can help process a traumatic birth. Our website lists the future Maternal Journal sessions we mention.  After My Birth is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen speaks to Michele Akester-Marsh a Holistic Life Coach for Mums. Exploring ways to feel or get "unstuck" on your healing journey, including a relaxing mindfulness exercise. After My Birth is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen talks to Rachel Akehurst of Lionheart Hypnobirthing about her experience of learning to listen to and accept her feelings, after the birth of her son, Sam. After My Birth is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen talks to Clare Miller of Thriving Families Together CIC about how we can feel like "I'm here again" as we come to terms with a difficult birth experience.  They also share a number of organisations who offer birth recovery support. After My Birth is funded thanks to grants from the Benefact Movement for Good.

Aileen White, from My Birth Support CIC, invites you to give yourself permission to explore your feelings around your birth experiences, including a guided relaxation to help you get started.   After My Birth is funded thanks to grants from Benefact Movement for Good.