Parenting Services | Birth Trauma

There’s a lot of pressure on having the perfect birthing experience and being the best parent you can be. So, it can be really hard when you go through a traumatic experience around the birth of your child, especially if you plan to go through it all again.

That’s where our Birth Trauma program can help. It’s a combination of gentle Craniosacral Therapy bodywork and a guided visualisation process that makes use of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques to help you let go of any unwanted feelings around a traumatic birth. It’s gentle, giving you a safe space to process your memories in a healing way.

Our experienced Craniosacral Therapist, Hypnobirthing instructor, and Infant Feeding Practitioner specialises in birth and breastfeeding trauma and will lead you through the course with care and diligence.

Initial Craniosacral Therapy

£70

Initial consultation for Adult Craniosacral Therapy treatment.

- Evaluates restrictions of cranial nerves and the body's nervous systems
- Treatment for various conditions: such as trauma, fibromyalgia and TMJ disorders
- Fertility, pregnancy and postnatal appropriate
- Address emotional difficulties and promotes a sense wellness
- Enhancement of mobility: works on the body's range of motion
- Pain management from alleviating fascial restrictions impacting on chronic pain
Please allow 60 minutes for treatment/history taking during clinic

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3 - Step Rewind

£55

A tailored session to support you with the 3-Step Rewind Technique following initial Craniosacral Therapy.

A minimum of 2 sessions for the 3 step rewind technique is recommended
Online or in-person options
Please email [email protected] to discuss the process with your practitioner

Newborn Home Visit

£160

Newborn Craniosacral Therapy home visits for infant's under 6 weeks, from the comfort of your own home.

Bookings are eligible within a ten-mile commute of PR25 3NP

Please email [email protected] for booking.

- Gentle hands-on bodywork for the infant and/or family post-delivery
- Tension release from restrictions surrounding the birthing process
- Assistance with the fundamentals of infant feeding (breast, bottle, or combination)
- Promotion of a calm nervous system for both parent and child
- Evaluation of the infant's cranial nerves and the autonomic nervous system of the dyad
- Intervention for body tension/emotional related Colic and digestive Issues
- Please allow time for the practitioner to be in your home for 60-minutes

I have since recommended it to friends who have also suffered birth trauma as I have found it so positive for my wellbeing.

Sam

Frequently Asked Questions

: CST works by applying gentle pressure to the skull, spine, and pelvis to release restrictions in the craniosacral system. This helps to improve the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, reduce tension, and promote the body's natural healing processes.
: Yes, CST can complement other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and traditional medical treatments.
: During a CST session, you will lie fully clothed on a treatment table. The therapist will use gentle touch to assess and treat areas of tension and restriction. Sessions typically last between 45 minutes to an hour.
: Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment that aims to release tension and improve the function of the central nervous system. It involves light touch to assess and enhance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord.
: No, CST is not painful. The touch used in this therapy is very light and gentle, making it a relaxing and soothing experience for most people.
: The number of sessions required varies depending on the individual's condition and response to therapy. Some people experience relief after just a few sessions, while others may need ongoing treatment for chronic issues.
: Yes, craniosacral therapy is generally considered safe during pregnancy. The gentle, non-invasive nature of CST makes it suitable for pregnancy, including those experiencing high-risk pregnancies. However, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new therapy.
: Yes, craniosacral therapy is generally considered safe for individuals trying to conceive. The gentle, non-invasive nature of CST makes it a suitable option for supporting reproductive health. However, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new therapy.
: CST can help with a variety of conditions, including headaches, chronic pain, stress, tension-related disorders, post-traumatic stress, and issues related to the birth process in infants.
: CST should be performed by trained and certified practitioners, such as osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, or other therapists who have specialised training in this technique.
: This process can help you to release some of the negative feelings and thoughts surrounding birth. We’ve found that families who go through this programme and the hypnobirthing one will be excited about their upcoming birth, and have a healing experience.
: Don’t worry, that’s OK. We know how hard it can be, and so re-telling the story of your birth doesn’t have to be part of the programme if you can’t. Instead, we’ll talk about key words and feelings, instead of the specifics of what happened.
: We’re afraid not. 3-Step Rewind should never be used to treat PTSD – you should instead speak to your health care professional. If you’re already seeking formal treatment then 3-Step Rewind can be used to help relieve some symptoms, as it can help to lift some of the traumatic feelings around an event.
: It is, yes. Birth trauma can affect both parents, and often birth partners can be living with symptoms of PTSD or experiencing their own difficult journey, just when their partner needs them the most.
If we are working with a couple, we will deliver sessions on a one-to-one basis, instead of speaking to you together. That’s because triggers will vary for each individual, and we want to tailor the process to one person at a time.
: As with any service we provide, we can’t provide a 100% guarantee. But we can honestly say that we’ve yet to work with someone who hasn’t had very positive results from the programme.

Initial Craniosacral Therapy

3 - Step Rewind

Newborn Home Visit

Frequently Asked Questions

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