Trauma Training
Trauma, Power & Consent in Birth Work is an introductory training designed for doulas and birth workers who may come into contact with trauma carriers and survivors of domestic abuse as part of their work, but who do not hold a frontline safeguarding or intervention role.
Domestic abuse often shows up quietly — through fear, compliance, indecision, or withdrawal — especially during pregnancy and birth, when vulnerability and power imbalances are already present. This course offers essential context to help birth workers practise in a way that supports autonomy, emotional safety, and survivor-led care.
The training explores domestic abuse as a pattern of power and control, including non-physical forms such as coercive control, emotional abuse, financial abuse, isolation, stalking, and gaslighting. Participants will learn how trauma can shape behaviour, communication, and consent, and how well-intentioned care can unintentionally mirror abusive dynamics without awareness.
This course is for doulas, birth workers, antenatal educators, and perinatal practitioners who want to deepen their understanding, reflect on their role, and work more safely and ethically with clients who may have lived experience of abuse.
By the end of the course, participants will:
Understand the different forms of domestic abuse and how they operate
Recognise how trauma and fear responses may show up in pregnancy and birth
Develop greater awareness of power dynamics within maternity care
Practise more meaningful, consent-based communication
Know the boundaries of their role and how to signpost appropriately
This training does not teach crisis response or intervention. Instead, it equips birth workers with the awareness and language needed to reduce harm, build trust, and support safer, more empowering experiences for mothers and birthing people.
“Birth to Basics” - Free antenatal sessions for dads-to-be
Birth to Basics is a free, Dulwich based in-person antenatal series created specifically for dads and dads-to-be who want to feel more prepared, informed, and confident as they step into parenthood.
Across three relaxed, supportive sessions, we cover the essentials of pregnancy, labour & birth, and life with a newborn — without judgement, pressure, or unrealistic expectations. This is a space where real questions are welcome, no experience is assumed, and you don’t need to have all the answers.
These sessions are practical, honest, and grounded in real life. We talk about what’s happening physically and emotionally, what your role can look like, how to support your partner, and how to look after yourself too.
What we’ll cover:
Pregnancy: what’s actually going on, common worries, and how to be a supportive partner
Labour & birth: what to expect, how to stay calm and useful, and how to advocate with confidence
Life with a newborn: the early weeks, emotional shifts, sleep (or lack of it), and finding your feet as a dad
What to expect:
Small, in-person group sessions
A calm, respectful, non-judgemental atmosphere
Space for discussion as well as clear, practical information
Led by a trained doula with experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood
Whether this is your first baby or not, Birth to Basics offers a solid foundation and a chance to connect with other dads going through the same transition.
Free to attend. Feb/Mar sessions now open for booking
Private doula practice & Community Care Fund
A doula provides emotional, practical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. While midwives focus on medical care, a doula is there for you—offering steady, compassionate support, advocacy, and a calming presence. We provide the kind of continuity of care that public healthcare often can’t, holding space in a way even the most loving family or friends sometimes struggle to manage during such a big life transition.
At the Cradle of Life, we believe everyone deserves compassionate, evidence-based support through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Through our Community Care Fund, sales of our Cradle of Life toolkits directly help us provide free doula care to those who need it most.
For every ten decks sold, we offer either one free hour of doula support or one free toolkit to families facing hardship. We warmly invite applications from anyone who may be unable to access doula support, including benefits recipients or those experiencing financial or social barriers.
If you would like to register your interest, please get in touch with a short explanation of why you feel you could benefit — we are committed to helping families receive the care they deserve.
Speaking & workshops
Imogen is available for interviews, podcasts, and public speaking engagements on topics including birth justice, trauma-informed care, and creative advocacy.
As an ambassador for Solace Women’s Aid, she has spoken to audiences of over 200 people, and been featured in a range of media including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television.
Bring warmth, honesty, and lived experience to every platform, Imogen welcomes opportunities to share her story and amplify the voices of those often unheard.
Contact me
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