Vancouver Birth Trauma Support

If you have suffered from birth trauma in the past, you may have fears and anxieties about your upcoming birth. Unfortunately, it is common for women to experience trauma during childbirth.  According Vancouver Birth Trauma, which is run by research psychologist Kalina Christoff, the two main reasons for birth trauma are:

  1. The use of unnecessary medical interventions in your birth
  2. Being subjected to an “unsupportive or abusive” treatment from your caregivers

You CAN Have A Positive Birth Experience This Time.

Even though you suffered from birth trauma in the past, it is possible to have this next birth be a positive and healing experience. This time, you have the advantage of knowing what you don’t want and doing everything you can to avoid a repeat experience.

 How Can You Prevent Birth Trauma For Your Next Birth?

  • Know the system
  • Research your options
  • Surround yourself with positive support
  • Make sure you have someone who can help advocate for your choices
  • Work on healing mentally and releasing fears from your previous experience

Let Me Support You In Making This Birth A Better Birth.

My support as your Vancouver Doula can help you create a better birth by:

  • Providing you with compassionate and respectful support throughout pregnancy and birth
  • Advocating for you during childbirth to help you create the birth experience you desire to have
  • Connecting you to other women who have experienced previous birth trauma for peer support
  • Directing you to resources in the community to help you recover from your previous birth trauma
  • Giving you unlimited telephone and email support throughout our contract. You will also receive the standard 2 in-person prenatal visits offered in my regular doula package and additional visits can be arranged.

I work with a research psychologist here in Vancouver to make sure I am equipped to support you in making this birth a more positive experience. I have observed training in recognizing and managing traumatic reactions, and continually educate myself on birth trauma and how to support those who have experienced it in the past. I have also done continuing education in supporting VBACs.

Contact me today to arrange your FREE Initial interview, and start preparing for a better birth. 604-700-4115