This week I'm talking to Fiona Rogerson - a Perinatal & Trauma Counsellor, my hope is that it will be helpful if you're preparing for birth to learn about what can contribute to experiencing trauma and how to seek support if you resonate with what Fiona shares. We cover;

• What birth and perinatal trauma really means — and why it’s not just about “bad births”

• How trauma is rooted in a lack of safety (not disappointment or unmet expectations)

• The full perinatal spectrum: how trauma can arise during conception, pregnancy, birth or postpartum

• The nervous system's role in how we experience trauma — and how symptoms can show up emotionally, physically, cognitively, and behaviourally

• Common but misunderstood signs of trauma, including “mum rage”, avoidance, panic, or disconnect

• How partners can also experience trauma, and what that might look like

• The overlap between trauma and mental health

• How trauma affects relationships and parenting

• What is EMDR and somatic approaches for trauma

• What to look for when seeking support from a practitioner

• Fiona’s memo moment & takeaway message

  If you feel you need support please speak to your GP or contact PANDA or COPE

  Guest info: If you'd like to connect with Fiona her website is linked here & she is on Instagram @fionarogerson.counsellorperth

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