• Mar 17, 2026

3 Common Myths about TBR 3 Step Rewind

  • Alexandra Heath
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Over the years I have heard many inaccuracies about the 3 steps but here are the most common misunderstandings about this transformative, sometimes literally life saving process.

  • Mar 2, 2026

"Why is TBR Three Step Rewind so fast?"

  • Alexandra Heath
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I get asked all the time why is it so quick? Often parents describe practitioners as 'magicians' yet TBR 3 Step Rewind is neither magic nor snake oil. It is a powerful combination of therapeutic techniques that together form the safe, fast and gentle 3 steps.

  • Mar 2, 2026

How does Rewind actually work? Watch this 2 minute explainer to find out....

  • Alexandra Heath
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Are you interested in understanding how exactly Rewind works? Parents and professionals alike appreciate this fast, gentle and effective brief intervention therapy that can make all the difference after a difficult or traumatic perinatal event. Watch this two minute video to find out more.

  • Feb 3, 2026

What is a Perinatal Hypnotherapist?

  • Alexandra Heath
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Perinatal Hypnotherapists are trained specifically to use clinical hypnosis, mindfulness and meditation to support parents with a range of issues from pre conception to two years post partum. This can include problems with conceiving or difficult IVF journeys, pregnancy & baby loss, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, birth trauma, NICU stays, sleep deprivation, difficulty feeding, post natal depression and perinatal anxiety.
Birth Trauma RE-triggered

  • Jan 18, 2026

What happens when trauma is re-triggered?

  • Alexandra Heath
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Many clients and even therapists mistakenly think that after successful trauma therapy the door is closed for good on being re-triggered by past events.

  • Jan 11, 2026

How to support a return to resilience after birth trauma

  • Alexandra Heath
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After a difficult or traumatic birth experience, parents are left feeling shattered, broken and unable to cope.

  • Dec 7, 2025

'You will feel instantaneous love' and other harmful myths.

  • Alexandra Heath
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I listen to women every week whose guilt and shame about their birth experience is often underpinned by the thoughts they had at the time of their traumatic birth.

  • Nov 18, 2025

How to choose the right therapist, coach or practitioner….

  • Alexandra Heath
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When I launched the new website www.thebirthrepublic.com 2 years ago, I set the intention to only support clients who are on their perinatal journey, whether that be trying to conceive, birth injury or perinatal anxiety or anything else within that life stage.

  • Nov 11, 2025

What is the difference between empathy and compassion and why does it matter?

  • Alexandra Heath
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Empathy is often heralded as the solution to some big problems but have we got it wrong? Is it really the cause of much bias, prejudice and ill judgement - especially in our public institutions.

  • Nov 7, 2025

Why birth trauma is such bad news for relationships?

  • Alexandra Heath
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Experiencing birth as a frightening, life threatening event can have a profound and sometimes devastating effect on relationships. How can we support clients to process trauma and create the best conditions for their relationship to recover?

  • Oct 29, 2025

Perinatal Mental Health Maths

  • Alexandra Heath
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I am still surprised that many perinatal professionals are unaware of just how many parents struggle with their mental health and wellbeing.

  • Oct 23, 2025

5 vital steps for healing perinatal trauma

  • Alexandra Heath
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I have been privileged to witness 1000s of parents recovery and even post traumatic growth over the years as a Perinatal Hypnotherapist. Although the context of birth trauma can vary for each person the steps towards healing the trauma symptoms that remain are always the same.