Birth Reflection

Birth reflection 

Birth Reflection offers you the time and space to gently process your birth experience, helping you move forward into motherhood with greater clarity, integration, and wellbeing.

I provide a calm, confidential space for deep listening — where you can ask questions about what happened during your birth, make sense of your experience, and use creative, reflective tools to support your transition into parenthood.

Why it matters

The transition into motherhood can be challenging, especially if your birth was difficult, unexpected, or felt out of your control.

Rates of perinatal trauma are rising. Many parents experience complications during labour that lead to sudden or emergency situations, which can be frightening and disorientating. Some people feel unheard or unsupported at critical moments, and in some cases mistakes or near misses may have occurred.

While NHS trusts offer formal processes such as debriefs or complaints procedures, many parents find they need a neutral, compassionate space to talk things through — without judgement or pressure.

A traumatic or unresolved birth experience can leave lingering feelings of confusion, guilt, distress, sadness, regret, pain, or anxiety. Birth reflection can help you gently explore these feelings and begin to make sense of your story.

My approach

I see this work as a vital part of my role as a midwife. The word midwife means “to be with woman,” yet postnatal care is often where support falls away. I am passionate about changing that narrative and offering care that extends beyond birth itself.

My approach is informed by:

More than 10 years working in the NHS

Master's-level training in Applied Counselling for Healthcare

Yoga-based practices that cultivate self-connection and clarity

Holding and being held in Women's Circles

Continuing professional development with Make Birth Better 

I am not a therapist, but I can help you understand what happened during your birth and identify any additional mental health or community support that may benefit you in the short, medium and long term. 

As a midwife, I hold space for the full spectrum of emotions that can arise around birth and take care to recognise where experiences may have deviated from the expected — during pregnancy, labour or in the postnatal period.

When to reach out

Many people — including partners — realise they are experiencing perinatal trauma weeks or months after birth, often once contact with healthcare professionals has reduced.

Mild to moderate perinatal trauma frequently goes undiagnosed or untreated and may be mistaken for depression, anxiety, or exhaustion. I will always be clear about how I can support you within the scope of my role and when alternative or additional care would be more appropriate.

It is never “too late” to reflect on your birth.

What's the investment?

A Birth Reflection session lasts 1 hour and can be done in person or online via Zoom. I offer a discounted rate for follow-ups and if cost is a barrier, please get in touch and we'll find a way!

At your home (South London) £75

Online £60 

Follow-ups £50