This week our host Theo is joined by Scott Mair, Director of Fatherhood Solutions, and Kieran Anders from Dad Matters, to talk about support for fathers who’ve experienced birth trauma. They share information to help dads who are struggling having witnessed a traumatic birth, including recovery from mental health issues after childbirth, and provide some practical advice to help affected families.

Topics that we discuss on the show include: the impact of birth trauma on dads; the importance of antenatal education; what to discuss with your partner during pregnancy including birth plans; impact on parent-infant relationships including attachment and bonding; supporting a partner post birth trauma; recovery as a family; helping siblings to understand birth trauma; mental health support for dads; feelings of guilt; dad's role during birth and the importance of advocacy; loss and bereavement and impact on subsequent births; babies in neonatal care; postpartum psychosis; and where to get help for dads who are struggling.

Trigger warning: please note this episode contains references to maternal suicide and baby loss.

Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breaking-the-taboo/id1791997791

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Don't suffer in silence! Listen in and let's break the final taboo in women's health #breakingthetaboo.

Dad Matters UK: https://dadmatters.org.uk/

Fatherhood Solutions: https://www.ipip.co.uk/fatherhood-solutions 

Birth Trauma Association: https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org/

Parent Infant Foundation: https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/

Home Start: https://www.home-start.org.uk/

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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