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February 26, 2025 40 mins

Have you ever wondered how birth trauma affects not just the birthing person, but also the birth doula, medical staff, and family members?

If you’re ready to explore the deep ripple effects that birth trauma can have on everyone involved, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • The unseen emotional and psychological impacts of birth trauma on birth doulas and caregivers...
  • Why acknowledging and addressing birth trauma is critical for supporting clients and yourself as a birthworker...
  • How birth doulas can help families heal and move forward after a traumatic birth experience... … and a whole lot more!

If you’re tired of feeling unsure about how to support clients (and yourself) through birth trauma, then you wanna listen up!

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Visit Philippa's Website: www.fantasticfuture.com.au

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Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!

Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.

And if you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

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