I'm Scared to Give Birth Again - And Nobody Gets It

If you're pregnant again after a difficult birth or pregnancy experience, and you're scared, and exhausted, and wondering why you can't just feel excited like everyone else seems to, this episode is for you. In this first episode of Series 2, Katie names what fear after perinatal trauma actually looks like from the inside, and why none of it is weakness.IN THIS EPISODE:Why fear after birth trauma shows up differently to ordinary pregnancy anxietyThe four ways it tends to look in real life: avoidance, catastrophising, isolation, and guiltWhy the people around you might not understand, and why that's not your faultWhy 'thinking positive' doesn't reach this kind of fear, and what doesA simple grounding tool you can use today when the fear feels like too muchPRACTICAL TOOL THIS WEEK:The 3-2-1 grounding technique - a body-based tool that brings your nervous system into the present moment when fear takes over.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Free Trauma-Informed Birth Plan Workbook | Birthcare with Katie30-Day Calm & Confident Birth Challenge (free)https://birthcare.co.uk/30-day-mindset-challengeBetter Birth Anxiety Workbook — The Birthcare Collectionhttps://birthcare.co.uk/products-listBirth Without Fear: Essentials for a Better Birthhttps://birthcare.co.uk/birth-without-fearCONNECT WITH KATIE:Instagram: @birthcarewithkatieWebsite: https://birthcare.co.uk/With compassion,Katie - NHS Mental Health Midwife | Perinatal Trauma Specialist