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Birth Trauma Association
The Birth Trauma Association is a UK charity supporting mothers, fathers and families affected by traumatic childbirth. It offers free emotional and peer support through trained volunteers with lived experience, telephone and email services, online communities, and practical resources, helping parents process difficult...
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The Birth Trauma Association is a UK charity supporting mothers, fathers and families affected by traumatic childbirth. It offers free emotional and peer support through trained volunteers with lived experience, telephone and email services, online communities, and practical resources, helping parents process difficult experiences and find appropriate additional support.
Peer support: Talk with volunteers who have experienced birth trauma.
Telephone: 0203 621 6338.
Email: support@birthtraumaassociation.org.uk.
Community: Join the private Facebook group or online drop-in sessions.
Resources: Find information about birth trauma, PTSD, and recovery.
Fathers and partners: Dedicated peer support is available.
Important: Peer support does not replace professional mental health treatment.
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Resource and Editorial Details Telephone: 0203 621 6338 Support email: support@birthtraumaassociation.org.uk Resource type: Birth trauma, emotional wellbeing, PTSD information and peer support Geographic coverage: United Kingdom; remote support available Cost: Free peer-support services Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing: MP-021 Source checked: 6 November 2026 Next suggested review: May 2027 Editorial status: Reviewed for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 6 November 2026 · Review due 5 May 2027
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