Violence during pregnancy and birth is far too common, and we believe that every individual deserves to be free from harm. Our mission is to eliminate it through awareness and effective training courses.
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it's time to take action.
Free From Harm is a trauma-informed training course designed for midwives, ObGyns, birth workers, students, and maternity teams. We address the harm that others often overlook — Obstetric Violence — and equip you with the tools to recognize it, resist it, and rebuild safer care. This is where change starts.
Join our movement to eliminate obstetric violence
Our Free From Harm training courses raise awareness of the critical need to eliminate violence and minimize trauma during the perinatal period. These courses highlight the structural inequalities that allow such harms to persist and help maternity care professionals recognize when their own human rights are not upheld, impacting their well-being and the care they provide.
A quarter of those giving birth each year in the UK describe their experience as traumatic, with 1 in 25 developing PTSD as a result. The disparities in maternal health are profound and alarming – Black women face a risk of mortality three times higher than their white counterparts during the childbearing year, and Black babies have a significantly higher risk of stillbirth and neonatal death. Tragically, suicide is the leading cause of death among women in the first 12 months postpartum.
The toll of these issues extends beyond just pregnant individuals. Midwives, ObGyns, maternity care providers, and birth workers are at a breaking point, facing extreme levels of stress, vicarious trauma, and burnout, an issue exacerbated by the post-pandemic landscape. In just one year, nearly 500 midwives have left their profession, underscoring the urgent need for systemic change.
We must shift our focus. Prioritizing mere survival leads to further harm. Acknowledging that trauma can emerge from experiences that may seem routine, yet are perceived differently by individuals, is essential. Every interaction must be infused with sensitivity, respect, and compassion.
It is time for us to unite and eradicate obstetric violence while fostering a culture of care that is genuinely safe, compassionate, and empowering for all.
