SUPPORTING PARENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BIRTH TRAUMA

Working towards a world where fewer parents are traumatised by the experience of birth

WHO WE ARE

Founded and run by women who have experienced birth trauma, we are the only charity in the UK solely dedicated to supporting women and families who have experienced traumatic birth.

Part mental health charity, part campaigning charity, we work to support parents and families, and improve parents’ experience of birth - engaging and educating health professionals, and taking part in research to identify failings in maternal care. We believe we were the first charity in the world to support those with birth trauma, and this year - 2024 - sees us celebrate our 20th birthday.

We were honoured to be chosen as the lead organisation advising on the ongoing parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma, initiated by Theo Clarke MP and Rosie Duffield MP.

4-5%

of women who give birth develop PTSD – approximately 30,000 a year.

What we do

SUPPORT for parents who have been psychologically distressed by traumatic birth.

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Influence POLICY and contribute to RESEARCH to improve UK maternity care.

Our research

CAMPAIGN to raise awareness and improve maternal safety.

Our impact

“I was broken after the birth of my son. My journey to healing started after finding the BTA. It was the first time I felt hope that I would get better, and that I wasn't alone.”

— BTA Facebook group member, 2023

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Visit our information hub for resources to help you support families who have suffered birth trauma. From understanding birth trauma, to diagnosis, treatment and prevention, our resources will help you to provide the best care for your patients.

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With your support we can be there for parents who are suffering from birth trauma, and keep campaigning to improve maternity care.