29/12/2022
Did you know the way a birth unfolds can impact the mother and how she feels about herself for a long time afterwards?
Research also supports that the birth process can have implications for the physical and emotional mother-baby relationship.
A mother's relationship with her caregivers is also correlated with how she feels about her birth.
Birth debriefing is so important for all women, but especially those who have had a more difficult birth, felt violated, disappointed, shocked or unsupported.
Being able to speak with your caregiver or another party who can help them start the healing process is vital.
Let's sum that up!
- the relationship with your caregiver matters
-support post birth to debrief is an important step to start emotion healing and feeling supported
- the birth process has physical and emotional consequences for mother-baby relationship.
I talk a lot about preparing for birth- why?
not only can it change how your birth goes but it can also help strengthen your relationship with caregivers, creating supportive trusting relationships.
Knowing about the process of birth, your options, informed consent and starting to create a healthy emotional environment - this empowers you and your birthing process.