Spaghetti Face: The Parents’ Podcast
Welcome to Spaghetti Face, a safe space filled with real, open, and honest conversations for parents navigating their unique journeys – the good bits and the not-so-good bits. Each week, we’ll hear from midwives, academics, third sector professionals, mental health and developmental specialists, employment experts, and more.
This podcast isn’t about lecturing or prescribing what’s best for you. We understand that every parent’s experience is unique, and we’re all just doing the very best we can. And that is more than enough.
Whether you’re in the fertility and family planning stages or already a parent, Spaghetti Face offers insights and stories that speak to your experiences. Join us on this journey, and find comfort and camaraderie in the shared adventure of parenthood.
Spaghetti Face: The Parents’ Podcast
Birth trauma in the UK: System failures, NHS experiences and lifelong impact | Dr Kim Thomas
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Birth trauma in the UK is not rare, and for many women, it’s not new.
In this episode, Dr Kim Thomas from the Birth Trauma Association joins us to unpack the reality of birth trauma, including the findings from the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry and the experiences of women who have come forward, some describing the lasting impact of care they received decades ago.
We discuss:
• What birth trauma is and how it shows up.
• The link between birth trauma and postnatal PTSD.
• NHS maternity care experiences and where women feel let down.
• Testimonies from women spanning generations.
• What needs to change, and how women can access support.
This is an honest, evidence-based conversation about a system under pressure, and the real impact on women and families.