Birth Trauma in the early years resource
A guide to help early years practitioners feel confident in recognising and responding to signs of birth trauma.
About this resource
We know the early days and months of parenthood can be challenging. For families who have had a difficult birth, this period can be even more complex. Public attention on birth trauma is growing: it has been the focus of maternity reviews, political discussion and international research.
Given the reforms to early years services, we will likely see more families with younger babies in settings. As early years practitioners, you might be the first person a parent feels comfortable opening up to about their birth experience. That moment can be the start of something powerful – giving them the chance to feel heard and understood.
This guide aims to help early years practitioners feel confident in recognising and responding to signs of birth trauma, and to help the whole family get off to a better start.
