If you've ever walked out of an appointment thinking, “I didn’t say what I really wanted to say,” or “I wish I’d asked more questions,” this episode is for you.

Katie gently explores how birth trauma can make it harder to speak up during pregnancy and shares simple, practical tools to help you feel more confident and heard in maternity appointments. The episode ends with a short visualisation practice to help you feel calm and grounded before your next conversation about your care.

✨ What you’ll hear:

• Why it’s hard to speak up after trauma — and how to reframe that
  
• The BRAIN acronym for making clear, confident decisions
  
• A calming practice to prepare emotionally for appointments

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need the right to ask — and to be treated with respect when you do.

Connect With Katie:

• Instagram: @birthcarewithkatie
• Facebook: Birthcare with Katie
• Website: Birthcare.co.uk

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