Breaking the taboo

Breaking the taboo
Podcast Description
'Breaking the Taboo' is my new podcast on women’s health. In series one, I’ll be looking at the issue of birth trauma by speaking to affected mothers, families, healthcare professionals and campaigners for practical advice.
Like many women - my daughter's birth was not straightforward and this led me to chairing the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry as an MP in Parliament. So listen in and let’s break the taboo!
This podcast is sponsored by the law firm Irwin Mitchell. (https://www.irwinmitchell.com/ppc/irwinmitchell1?gclsrc=aw.ds&&ds_lpt_start&ds_lpt_end&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD86blBu0ya7VbzCyHqr9DNrTMn1Q&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy8K8BhCZARIsAKJ8sfS9YCgZE8pEGVI_xaDbjDKPVZUIPj1tUBztX0kJ_sza3VG2PzzS8H8aAhStEALw_wcB)
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The podcast explores various themes around birth trauma, including its impact on mothers and families, mental health challenges, and recovery strategies. Episode topics feature practical advice on maternal mental health, workplace reintegration post-birth injury, and physical recovery processes, with discussions led by healthcare professionals and affected individuals.

‘Breaking the Taboo’ is my new podcast on women’s health. In series one, I’ll be looking at the issue of birth trauma by speaking to affected mothers, families, healthcare professionals and campaigners for practical advice.
Like many women – my daughter’s birth was not straightforward and this led me to chairing the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry as an MP in Parliament. So listen in and let’s break the taboo!
This podcast is sponsored by the law firm Irwin Mitchell. (https://www.irwinmitchell.com/ppc/irwinmitchell1?gclsrc=aw.ds&&ds_lpt_start&ds_lpt_end&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD86blBu0ya7VbzCyHqr9DNrTMn1Q&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy8K8BhCZARIsAKJ8sfS9YCgZE8pEGVI_xaDbjDKPVZUIPj1tUBztX0kJ_sza3VG2PzzS8H8aAhStEALw_wcB)

Topics that we discuss on the show include: what postpartum psychosis is; treatment; mother and baby units; the importance of peer support; wider impact on the family; baby bonding; resources and help for affected families; and raising awareness of the issue.
Don’t suffer in silence! Listen in and let’s break the final taboo in women’s health #breakingthetaboo.
Action on Postpartum Psychosis: https://www.app-network.org/
Getting Peer Support: https://www.app-network.org/get-help/peer-support-for-postpartum-psychosis/
Insider Guides: https://www.app-network.org/postpartum-psychosis/insider-guides/
Antenatal Toolkit: https://www.app-network.org/training-on-pp/antenataltoolkit/
This podcast is sponsored by the law firm Irwin Mitchell.
DISCLAIMER: This show is not intended to be medical advice please seek advice from a GP or Doctor.
Website: http://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/podcast
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