Following this appointment, should you require further support the Debriefing Team will refer you to the appropriate person. Essentially, birth debriefing provides the birthing woman with the opportunity to talk about her birth experience.

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Bonding is the positive emotional and psychological connection that the parent develops with the baby. Soderquist J, Wijma B, Thorbert G, et al. 2009. Risk factors in pregnancy for post-traumatic stress and depression after childbirth. BJOG. 116: 672–680 [Accessed July 2015] Thank you so much Illy for all that you give on a daily basis to this community, it has such a huge impact. I am so pleased with my birth debrief! I had such a negative birth experience with my son in October 2020 and speaking to Illy has made me feel so much more positive about it. She has such a wonderful, caring personality and is so down to earth. I was really nervous about the session leading up to it but she instantly made me feel completely at ease. She has given me a huge boost, made me realise that I did not fail my body and gave advice/information that I’ve never had before. I absolutely loved it and was so worth it ❤️ thank you so much Illy, you are an incredible woman!persistent or severe headache, which could indicate hypertension, pre‑eclampsia, postdural-puncture headache, migraine, intracranial pathology or infection

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And of course anyone who has a copy of their notes could also choose to have a debrief with an independent practitioner. Raising awareness that positive birth is possible and achievable counteracts the negative way birth is viewed in the medical world. Focusing on negative stories only increases the expectation birth will be a negative experience. It can be most helpful to talk to someone who supports birth as a normal life event and who also has a clear understanding of how today’s birth culture influences birth outcomes. This debrief can also serve as an opportunity to discuss your birth experience if you have suffered birth trauma, this can be done after the birth or before the subsequent birth if you feel it is necessary.In the first hours after birth, take the time to settle in, rest and get to know your new baby. Make it known to your midwife or doctor you’d like to have some time before you go home for a birth debrief.