maternity care Resources

Tools, guides, and support.

Free resources for professionals and women, plus links to specialist organisations that can help.

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Free Introductory Webinar

A 60-minute introduction to the impact of sexual trauma on the perinatal experience and the core principles of trauma-informed maternity care. The entry point to the full training programme.

60 minutes

Online

Free

Professional resources

What I offer

Free download

Training Programme Overview

A one-page PDF overview of the Supporting Survivors in Maternity Care programme. What it covers, who it is for, and how to book. Designed to share with your manager, education lead, or team.

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The Safer Care Starter Toolkit

PAID Toolkit

A practical starter toolkit for professionals who want to begin improving trauma-informed maternity care. Includes safer language, everyday consent principles, small changes checklist, environment audit, documentation guidance, and reflection worksheets.

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Included in training

Training Participant Resources

A breakdown of the resources provided at each level of training. Lists what comes with the Foundational course and what is added at Advanced.

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Key Statistics

The numbers that matter. Prevalence of sexual trauma, disclosure rates, and how maternity care is affected. Useful for making the case within your organisation.

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If you are looking for support

For women

Free guide

Preparing for maternity care

A short guide for survivors approaching pregnancy, birth, or maternity appointments. What to expect, what you can ask for, and how to communicate your needs to your care team.

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Free guide

Writing your birth plan

Practical guidance on creating a birth plan that accounts for your triggers, your boundaries, and what you need from the people around you. Not a template. A starting point.

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External support

Organisations that can help

If you need specialist support beyond what we offer, these organisations provide expert help.

Rape Crisis England and Wales

Specialist support for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence. Free, confidential helpline and local centres.

rapecrisis.org.uk

Birthrights

The UK charity dedicated to improving women's experience of pregnancy and childbirth by promoting respect for human rights.

birthrights.org.uk

The Survivors Trust

An umbrella agency for over 120 specialist organisations supporting survivors of rape, sexual violence, and childhood sexual abuse.

thesurvivorstrust.org

AIMS

Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services. Information and support for women making decisions about their care.

aims.org.uk

The Birth Trauma Association

Support for women who have experienced traumatic birth. Information, peer support, and resources for PTSD after birth.

birthtraumaassociation.org

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Free, confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Run by Refuge. Available 24 hours.

nationaldahelpline.org.uk

More resources on the way

Coming soon

We are building a library of resources to support both professionals and women. Here is what is coming next.

Recorded webinars

Past sessions available to watch on demand.

Blog

Articles on trauma-informed maternity care, practice insights, and research.

Have a question about our resources?

If you are not sure which resource is right for you, or you want to discuss training for your team, get in touch.

Get in touch

hello@saferbirthproject.co.uk