Birth trauma in the UK: System failures, NHS experiences and lifelong impact | Dr Kim Thomas

Send us Fan MailBirth trauma in the UK is not rare, and for many women, it’s not new.In this episode, Dr Kim Thomas from the Birth Trauma Association joins us to unpack the reality of birth trauma, including the findings from the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry and the experiences of women who have come forward, some describing the lasting impact of care they received decades ago.We discuss:• What birth trauma is and how it shows up.• The link between birth trauma and postnatal PTSD.• NHS maternity care experiences and where women feel let down.• Testimonies from women spanning generations.• What needs to change, and how women can access support.This is an honest, evidence-based conversation about a system under pressure, and the real impact on women and families.Support the showhttps://www.uclan.ac.uk/academics/professor-soo-downe