Take it slow. We can start small.
If birth was frightening, confusing or traumatic, it can help to put things in order and prepare for follow-up support. Start with whatever feels closest.
Putting things in order
After a difficult birth
A gentle place to start when you are trying to understand what happened.
Create a timeline
Write down what you remember, in your own words.
Birth reflections questions
Bring clear questions to a debrief with your hospital.
Neonatal care questions
If your baby is or was in neonatal care.
Before you leave hospital
Questions to ask about you and your baby before discharge.
Write down what was said
What to write down and what to ask to be recorded.
Understanding what happened
If something may have gone wrong
Ask what happened, whether anything is being reviewed and what support is available.
PALS and review request
Prepare clear wording to raise concerns or request a review.
More support