Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Its Impact on Birthing People

A Transformative Training Event for Midwives and Student Midwives

Join us for a powerful and essential training session exploring the impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on birthing people. This event is designed to equip midwives and student midwives with the knowledge, sensitivity, and tools to provide trauma responsive care rooted in empathy and curiosity.

Featuring:

Sophie Olson – child sexual abuse survivor and advocate, sharing lived experience to bring depth and authenticity to the discussion.

Dr Jude Field – Midwife delivering evidence-based insight, discussion of policy and guidance, on how to support survivors through a compassionate, curiosity-driven approach.

Key Topics Include:

• The lasting effects of child sexual abuse on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences

• How to identify and respond to trauma from child sexual abuse in a clinical setting

• Building trust and safety with birthing people who have lived experience of abuse

• Practical tools for creating supportive, trauma-aware care plans