The Birth Debrief: Reflecting on pregnancy, Reframing birth, Redefining post-partum

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Following this appointment, should you require further support the Debriefing Team will refer you to the appropriate person. For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation and how it might affect practice, see the rationale and impact section on lactation suppression.

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This perspective moves women away from feeling they have failed, and towards seeing themselves as protective mothers who did the best they could to birth their babies safely in the situation they were in. Women who have normal and positive experiences often like to talk about how the labour unfolded, and to fill in any gaps of memory. They usually integrate their birth story into their lives without any problems. This is where I can offer support with feeding or baby care, help you using slings/carriers plus often parents find it helpful to discuss your birth experience. As a midwife, I can also help with any postnatal concerns or questions about your recovery that might come up. It is important to reflect, however, that not all women’s accounts of after-birth support have been positive. For instance, there are reports of women not being aware that the after-birth service existed, not being able to access it when needed, women feeling blamed or judged, and the support not meeting their needs. A recent survey of after-birth provision in England found that most services were under-funded, not well promoted, there were variations in when and how often women could access them, and while just over half were provided by midwifery professionals who had received no specific training, amongst those who had received training, the level and content varied widely ( 11).Be honest with your midwife about what happened before, and how it made you feel. If she has all the information to hand, she can support you more fully to help prevent it happening again. It may help you to write down your fears and work through them together. The sooner in pregnancy you can do this, the better (BTA 2009). Please note that the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has produced guidance on COVID-19 infection and pregnancy for all midwifery and obstetric services. For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation and how it might affect practice, see the rationale and impact section on general principles about babies' feeding. abdominal, pelvic or perineal pain, fever, shivering, or vaginal discharge with an unpleasant smell, which could indicate infection Raynor MD, Oates MR. 2014. Perinatal mental health. In: Marshall J, Raynor M, eds. Myles Textbook for midwives. 16th edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 537

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meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal septicaemia in under 16s: symptoms, signs and initial assessment Hospitals are under a legal obligation to keep your notes for 28 years. Normally they are sent electronically. Here at Darent Valley hospital, we can offer a debriefing service whereby skilled midwives can discuss your birth experience and any planned future pregnancies and birth.In this season finale Illy is joined by her very first guest, Marie Mitchell. They talk candidly of their experiences of losing their mothers whilst pregnant and how they're managing to parent through the grief. If you want more general information you can either join us on a postnatal course for a 2 hour sling session, book a sling session for you and a group of friends/antenatal group at one off your homes, or join us for a group Babywearing workshop! Elmir R, Schmied V, Wilkes L et al. 2010. Women’s perceptions and experiences of a traumatic birth: a meta-ethnography. J Adv Nurs. Oct; 66 (10): 2142-53 [Accessed July 2015]

The Birth Debrief: Reflecting on pregnancy, reframing birth

They might ask questions, talk about how they feel about their birth, or just talk generally about the experience. Why Debrief Birth? We speak about Kristyn's journey to parenthood and how her plans to homebirth her first baby ended in an emergency c-section at 37 weeks gestation. You may have blanked out the traumatic aspects of the birth (RCPSYCH 2013). Going through your labour notes with a medical professional, such as a midwife or antenatal teacher, can help you to understand medical jargon and fill in memory blanks.Unanswered questions can lead to unresolved feelings about birth. This can have long term consequences for women and their families. What Is A Birth Debrief?