BirthTrauma
@BirthTrauma
The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) supports all parents who have had a traumatic birth experience. Also on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/birthtrauma.bsky.so
Thank you, Sally Simpson of Bolt Burdon Kemp, for writing about the importance of addressing inequalities in maternity care. @BBK_ChildABI @WomansHealthBBK yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/c…
Helen Stanley, our Medical Negligence Triage Team Manager and registered midwife, will deliver an insightful talk at WOMB Festival on “The Importance of a Birth Debrief in Minimising Birth Trauma.” Join us for a day of community, empowerment, and nourishment. #Womenshealth
Thank you @Channel4News for having me back. Talking about health inequalities and baby loss makes people uncomfortable but that silence is why it keeps happening. We need a full, judge-led statutory inquiry. Nothing less will do. For Grace. For every family failed 🤍
📢 The new #BlackMaternityExperiences report by @fivexmore was released yesterday. 🔍 The results show that too many still face dismissal and discrimination during pregnancy and birth. 📖 Read our response: babylifeline.org.uk/five-x-more-bl… #BabyLifeline #BlackMEReport #FiveXMore
"The rate at which such deaths occur is also rising. The 209 deaths during 2015-17 meant that there were 9.16 deaths for every 100,000 women giving birth. However, the 254 deaths during 2021-23 meant the death rate had by then climbed to 12.67 for every 100,000 births."
"Maternal deaths rising in UK despite fewer births, official figures show" theguardian.com/society/2025/j…
"Half of black women in UK who raise concerns during labour did not receive suitable help, study finds" theguardian.com/society/2025/j…
This important research project is researching the impact of #stillbirth on fathers in the 1st 12 months. For more information visit this website bit.ly/fathersgriefre…
Important report by @fivexmore released today. The findings are scandalous, but we've known about these inequalities for years. Time to stop talking about it and put an end to this now. @BirthTrauma @theodoraclarke @wesstreeting
Today we’re proud to share the UK’s largest ever report into Black women’s maternity experiences. Over 1,100 Black women responded to our survey, and what they told us is deeply concerning. This report tells a story of feeling ignored, dismissed, and mistreated. It’s time to…
Very basic failings in communication are another common feature of these stories. The cruelty to bereaved parents is unforgivable. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
If you're a dad who's experienced birth trauma, please do consider joining our next Zoom drop-in for dads, hosted by Scott Mair of Fatherhood Solutions, on 6 August at 7.30pm. . eventbrite.com/e/birth-trauma…
'Ockenden...stressed that the cost of avoidable maternity harm was felt across “mental health, other health services, the economy, the wider community, relationships, whole families and careers”.' So true, @DOckendenLtd theguardian.com/society/2025/j…
New Black Maternal Experiences survey from Five X More. static1.squarespace.com/static/5ee11f7…
