antenatal, postnatal, and parenting experiences
I have a specialist interest in antenatal, postnatal and parenting experiences and have over 10 years’ experience working specifically in this area. l am also an accredited therapist with the Foundation for Infant Loss and have undergone additional training in this area to be able to support you if you have experienced baby loss or are planning on or experiencing a rainbow pregnancy / baby.
Parenting may not feel quite as you had imagined. Becoming a new parent and negotiating life transitions can trigger low mood and anxiety. I understand that due to current or past trauma or difficult relationships, not all parents feel connected to their baby, child or family. Your parenting experience may have unearthed difficult memories of your own childhood which may feel unsettling.
'Difficulties are not uncommon in both men and women yet are not widely acknowledged. A space is provided for either parent as your experience may feel very different and are unique to you'
Difficulties conceiving or challenging Pregnancy
Conceiving may have been difficult and stressful, taken some time or become medically focused. You may have experienced thoughts of self-blame or inadequacy.
You may be pregnant but it was unplanned and has come as unexpected news that is a life transition you were not ready for; Or you may be sure you are not ready for this transition but are experiencing internal conflict about how you feel. The pregnancy may be a result of an assault or coercion and so feelings are complex.
anxiety & antenatal / postnatal depression
Becoming a pregnant and a new parent can trigger a whole range of emotions including low mood and anxiety. I work with either parent to help nurture insight and self-compassion to how and why you may feel as you do. In turn this will aim to result in greater connection to your baby or child. Such difficulties are not uncommon in both men and women yet are not widely acknowledged and so a space is provided for either parent as your experiences may feel very different and are unique to you.
baby / child loss
Loss of a baby whether experienced through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or termination for medical reasons is a devastating experience and one that is very individual to each parent or family member. I am an accredited Psychotherapist / Counsellor for the Foundation of Infant Loss, and can provide a safe space to support you in your experience. Here you are invited to be authentic and express what is helpful to you in the absence of any judgement.
rainbow baby / child parenting
The pregnancy and birth of a rainbow baby can be mixed with a roller coaster of emotions. Those around you may be attempting to provide support and useful comments, however these often miss the mark and leave a greater feeling of isolation and being misunderstood. There are no right or wrong ways to feel and l can support you in acknowledging these thoughts and feelings and offering compassion to yourself. I am accredited with the Foundation for Infant Loss and am able to support you in your experience with you having the safe knowledge that l have completed additional training specifically in this area. I have also supported parents through the care of the next infant (CONI) pathway and understand the uniqueness of the experience and anxieties.
trauma / traumatic birth
In life, we may experience traumatic events. These may be situations in the past, that are causing you difficulties now, despite how much you may have tried to put them aside or leave them in the past. Alternatively, the trauma may be current and at the front of your mind. Trauma may be caused by a wide range of situations from life threatening events to chronic long-term abuse.
The birth experience may be experienced as a traumatic experience for a wide variety of reasons and this may be experienced by either parent. It may have become an emergency for yourself, your baby or your partner; you may have needed a medically assisted delivery; you may have felt like you had no control; you may have felt distressed; you may have felt you were not treated with dignity or respect. Sometimes the experience of being in a vulnerable position can reactivate previous memories from life events. You may be experiencing effects of loss of what you had wished the birth experience to be like. Whatever the cause of your experience, you will be offered a warm and safe space that is free from judgement, where you can process your thoughts, feelings and emotions and where your voice will be 'truly heard'.
whatever your thoughts, feelings or emotions about your current situation, a warm, compassionate and safe space is offered that it free from judgement and provides an opportunity for you to explore, and gain understanding of your experience that is unique to you.
Difficulty Bonding
Not all parents feel connected to their baby or child. This may be due to past trauma, previous experiences or difficult relationships. Your parenting experience may have unearthed difficult memories from your own childhood. This may feel unsettling. Becoming a new parent can trigger a whole range of emotions including low mood and anxiety. I work with either parent to help nurture insight and self-compassion to how and why you may feel as you do in order to build greater connection to your baby or child in the future.
nurture growth compassion is passionate about growing healthy relationships for healthy futures. Gaining Insight provides growth and allows you to make the right choices for you for a healthy future.
This is not an exclusive list of areas of support that i offer and so please do get in touch to discuss if needed or if you need additional information.
Contact me today...
For your free initial 20 minute consultation and to start your journey of insight and personal growth for positive changes for your future
Telephone: 07511890001
E-mail:
hello@nurturegrowthcompassion.co.uk
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