Wellbeing of Women

Join our expert speakers as we discuss birth trauma; the definition, the impacts on physical and mental health, and how to get help.Birth trauma has been hitting the headlines, with thousands of women coming forward to describe the debilitating psychological, physical, and societal impacts of traumatic births on their lives. 30,000 women develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) every year because of a frightening, stressful or distressing events related to childbirth. Many also find themselves recovering from birth injuries which can be life altering, resulting in chronic pain, incontinence and infertility.Join our expert speakers as we explore this subject in more detail, answering the key questions; What are the main causes of birth trauma? What are the psychological and physical impacts? And most importantly, what support is available for the people affected?Have a question for one of our speakers? Email events@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk before the event and they’ll do their best to answer your questions during the session.

Despite being a key treatment option for perimenopause and menopause, less than 1 in 5 women of menopausal age are on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and this figure drastically reduces for Black and Asian women.In this webinar, we’re joined by menopause expert, Dr Sue Mann and menopause advocate, Madhu Kapoor to take a deep dive into HRT. We’ll discuss some of the common and lesser-known symptoms of menopause, explore how and why HRT is an effective treatment, and consider pros and cons of different types of HRT.We will also look at the risks associated with HRT and sort out fact from fiction so that you’re empowered with the information to help yourself, or someone you know, to make informed decisions about your treatment options.Have a question for one of our speakers? Email events@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk before the event and they’ll do their best to answer your questions during the session.Speakers: Dr Sue Mann, Madhu Kapoor