With rising intervention rates, overburdened maternity systems, and increasing rates of postpartum anxiety and PTSD, expecting parents can no longer afford to "wing it."This PDF bridges the gap between clinical birth prep and emotional self-protection — giving people a powerful tool to prepare deeply and intentionally.
Emily Bate
First time mum
I was utterly lost and didn't know where to start when looking at parent prep classes. My mum and sister had both had difficult births and I was absolutely dreading mine. After reading this book I felt confident and like I knew all my options and could take control of my experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone expecting, it was easy to work through and understand.
Don’t leave your experience to chance. This expert-backed tool prepares you for a calm, confident, empowered birth.”
You’ve been told birth is “natural.” But what happens when it doesn’t feel safe?
If you’re here, you’re likely doing everything “right.” You’ve read the books. Taken a birth class. Maybe even drafted a birth plan. But deep down, a quiet fear lingers :
“What if I freeze?”
“What if something happens and I don’t know how to handle it?”
“What if I leave birth feeling broken — like so many others I’ve heard from?”
Those aren’t irrational fears. They’re statistically backed concerns.
In the UK alone, 30,000 women develop PTSD from childbirth every year — the kind of trauma usually associated with war zones, not maternity wards.
Globally, between 4%–9% of birthing individuals develop clinical PTSD after delivery — and those are just the reported cases.
This is what this course addresses! It will ensure you are prepared, confident, knowledgeable and empowered. To give you the best possible chance of achieving a positive birth experience, not becoming a statistic.
“Breathing techniques are great. But are they preparing you for a care provider who won’t listen? Or a plan that falls apart mid-labour?”
Trauma often stems from feeling unheard or disrespected, not medical emergencies. This PDF goes beyond standard prep to help you build confidence, ask questions, and advocate for your needs.
“You wouldn’t go into labour without pain relief options — so why go in without emotional protection? This guide is like an epidural for your nervous system.
Studies show that antenatal education can significantly reduce birth-related PTSD symptoms. Emotional preparation helps reduce anxiety, regulate pain, and improve postpartum recovery.
“You’ll spend hours prepping the nursery… but how much time have you spent preparing for the birth itself?” This £17 guide could save you months of emotional recovery — and it’s 140 pages of expert-backed research.
Empowers birthing individuals and partners with tools, mindset shifts, and knowledge. Helps prevent trauma by promoting self-advocacy, awareness, and support.
Provides real-world strategies used by birth educators, doulas, midwives, and trauma-informed professionals.
Right after your purchase, you'll receive the link to download all 140 pages of our course and in just a few clicks you'll be on your way to becoming confident and empowered!
Understanding Birth Trauma - what is it and why is it common?
Birth Trauma isn't just about emergencies.
Why most birth prep fails.
Emotional Epidural: The Promise of this approach.
Know the system you're giving birth in.
Understand your rights in birth.
Build a trauma informed birth plan.
Choose a supportive provider.
Build a birth support team.
Prepare for the unexpected (without fear)
Learn to advocate for yourself (without fear)
Regulate your nervous system now
Address past trauma (if present)
Anchoring techniques for labour
Code Words + Communication Signals With Your Team
Managing the Power Dynamic in the Room
Handling Interventions with Informed Consent
Managing the Emotional Impact of Induction or C-Section
Protecting Your Mental Space (Creating an Emotional Bubble)
When It Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
The Golden Hour – and What to Do If You Miss It
Gentle Birth Debriefing
How to Know If You’re Not Okay (And What to Do)
Protecting Your Mental Health in the 4th Trimester
Trauma Informed Birth Plan
BRAIN tool to make informed decisions
Printable affirmations
Plus much more ....
Along with the Course, get special bonuses to print and take with you to ensure that you have all the tools needed on the day to protect your birth. From a trauma informed birth plan, printable affirmation cards to mental health tools.
BONUS 1:
Provider Interview Sheet (printable Q&A guide for selecting a trauma-informed provider)
BONUS 2:
Consent & Advocacy Scripts (printable reference card or sheet to use in labour)
BONUS 3:
Trauma-Informed Birth Plan Template (customisable for individual needs)
BONUS 4: Informed decision making tools
BRAIN Tool Pocket Card (portable decision-making guide)
"When the Plan Changes" Flowchart (illustration to support clarity when birth deviates from plan)
BONUS 5:
Birth Story Debrief Journal Page (to process medically complex or emotionally difficult births)
BONUS 6:
Birth Story Debrief Journal Page (to process medically complex or emotionally difficult births)
BONUS 7: 23 pages of printable tools to take with you into the birth room
With the bundle, you gain immediate access to all 140 pages of the Birth Empowerment Blueprint PDF plus all bonus printables.
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Full 140 Page Birth Empowerment Blueprint PDF
BONUS 1: Provider Interview Sheet (printable Q&A guide for selecting a trauma-informed provider)
BONUS 2: Trauma-Informed Birth Plan Template (customisable for individual needs)
BONUS 3: Birth Story Debrief Journal Page (to process medically complex or emotionally difficult births)
BONUS 4: Printable Affirmation Cards (for birth space setup and internal grounding)
BONUS 5: Partner Support Script Card (gentle anchoring language to use in high-intensity moments)
BONUS 6: Many more printable tools in the complete birth prep workbook
This guide gives you 20 Expert-Backed Strategies to Avoid Becoming the 1 in 3 Who Experience Birth Trauma. It is a clear, compassionate, and actionable guide designed to:
Empower birthing individuals with tools, mindset shifts, and knowledge.
Help prevent trauma by promoting self-advocacy, awareness, and support.
Provide real-world strategies used by birth educators, doulas, midwives, and trauma-informed professionals.
Absolutely. Whether you are a first, second, third time parent or this is baby number 7 - this guide is still for you. It is suitable for those giving birth, their birth partners and their birth team. It is never too early or too late to start but the second trimester is ideal.
You can never have too much knowledge! The more prepared and knowledgeable you are going into birth, the better chance you have at having a positive story. This guide doesn't aim to replace your standard birth preparation course, but cover the missing piece that is the emotional aspect of birth. We recommend speaking to your provider to see what options they offer alongside doing this course.
Yes, definitely. This guide is written by a midwife, birth educator, mother and trauma informed practitioner. It is based on 100's of hours of research and evidence as well as years of clinical experience.
Along with the main guide, you’ll get a complete bonus section that includes printable resources such as a trauma informed birth plan, affirmation cards, journal pages and informed decision making tools.
Great question! This guide brings everything together in one place, it is the missing piece of birth education. Most courses and information only covers the basic physical aspects of birth preparation such as pain relief options. This guide covers the emotional aspect of birth as well. With actionable steps and insider knowledge that is often scattered across multiple sources, we’ve condensed this into a single, easy-to-follow guide to save you time and effort.
While we can’t offer refunds on digital products, we’re confident in the value this guide brings. The strategies inside are designed to help you become confident, knowledgeable and empower you to achieve a positive birth experience. We are convinced that you will not be disappointed with your purchase and are always happy to receive feedback.
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Disclaimer:
This guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice. Every person is individual and whilst this guide aims to inform them on their options, choices and rights, any individual risks and benefits should be discussed with their maternity provider.