Research shows that 25,000-30,000 of women develop post-traumatic stress disorder after giving birth in the UK each year. Studies have also demonstrated a link between baby loss, PTSD and depression.
Attend Westminster Insight’s Supporting Women through Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss Digital Conference to hear practical guidance from a panel of experts, including the recommendations from the recent Inquiries.
- The Birth Trauma Inquiry launched in UK Parliament in January 2024, and will develop policy recommendations to reduce the rate of birth trauma and improve care and support for mothers and their partners.
- The Pregnancy Loss Review made recommendations aiming to improve the safety and care experience for all those who have a pre-24-week baby loss.
Chaired by Kim Thomas, CEO, Birth Trauma Association, we will highlight examples of good practice in providing support to women and their partners who have had traumatic birth experiences, or experienced baby loss.
We recommend early booking – use code early4290 to receive a 20% discount when you book online before Friday 17th May.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Chair: Kim Thomas, CEO, Birth Trauma Association
- Dr Hazel Keedle, Senior Lecturer of Midwifery at The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
- Professor Angie Doshani, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Dr Rebecca Moore, Perinatal Psychiatrist & Co-founder, Make Birth Better
- Dr Athena Duffy, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Lead for Perinatal Mental Health Community Service (PMHCS), Maternal Mental Health Service (Thrive) and Rosewood Mother and Baby Unit (MBU), Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Full speaker list to be confirmed shortly.
Key points:
- Learning from the Birth Trauma Inquiry
- Acting on the Pregnancy Loss Review
- Supporting women recovering from trauma and PTSD associated with baby loss and/or birth trauma
- Addressing inequalities in treatment among ethnic minority groups
- Diagnosing and treating women’s physical and mental health problems
- Improving the quality and accessibility of information regarding trauma and baby loss
- Ensuring that care is compassionate, individualised, and respectful
- Integrating trauma-informed care across maternity care services
- Supporting and empowering staff
- Exploring EMDR psychotherapy and its role in helping individuals to process and recover from past traumatic experiences.
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