Birth Trauma Charity Jewellery

The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) was established in 2004 to support all women who have had a traumatic birth experience. They understand that, for many different reasons, childbirth may not be the event we planned or expected it to be.

It is estimated that, in the UK alone, this may result in 10,000 women a year developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Also, as many as 200,000 more women may feel traumatised by childbirth and develop some of the symptoms of PTSD.

The BTA wants women to know that they are not alone. They offer emotional and practical support to women and their families.

What is PTSD?
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After a traumatic birth, a woman may develop symptoms of Post Natal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PN PTSD). This is the name for a normal set of reactions to a traumatic, scary or bad experience.

Women suffering from PN PTSD symptoms may avoid triggers which remind them of the birth. For example, this could include missing hospital appointments or watching a birth scene on TV. The re-experiencing of the event with flashbacks along with anxiety and fear are beyond the sufferer’s control. They are simply the mind’s way of trying to make sense of an extremely scary experience and are not a sign of individual ‘weakness’ or inability to cope.

This charity is very close to our hearts here at Wedding and Baby as our son's birth was traumatic. So please support this charity who gets very little press coverage or funds and yet helps many women start the healing process of coming to terms with their birth experience.

To understand more about Birth Trauma and how they can help please visit their website

www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk

If you have suffered a traumatic birth you will no doubt help this charity, if you have never suffered a traumtic birth then please support them in the hope that you will never have to experince what some of these women have gone through.


Mother and Child Embrace Necklace Sterling Silver 18" snake chain necklace with sterling silver Mother and Child embrace pendant. Swarovski crystal at fastening. The crystal at the back symbolises the tears that are now in that past, as we move forward in the healing process. £17 Exclusive to Wedding & Baby!	Mother and Child Heart Necklace Sterling silver 18" snake chain necklace with Sterling silver 16mm Mother and Child heart pendant with Swarovski Crystal at fastening. The crystal at the back symbolises the tears that are now in that past, as we move forward in the healing process. Classic Birth Trauma symbol. £17 Exclusive to Wedding & Baby!	Hematite Heart Necklace Sterling silver 18" snake chain necklace with striking hollow 35mm hematite heart and swarovski crystal pendant. This heart symbolises the endless love we have for our child. The hollow centre represents the emptyness our birth trauma left us with, and the swarovski crystals & pearl in the centre symbolise the healing that will fill that hollow. Hematite is used for mental attunement, memory, calming, balance, focusing energy and emotions, peace, inner happiness, transforming negativity. £15 Exclusive to Wedding & Baby!