Jenna: “Just to have someone to hold your hand would have made the world of difference”

Jenna Topham shares her story of being separated from family during her pregnancy and after her daughter was born. She also talks about the lasting impact spending two weeks alone in hospital has had on her and her family. 

Your host is Phillippa Guillou, a journalist and radio presenter whose own baby was born at the height of the pandemic. You can get in touch with Phillippa here.

If you’ve struggled with any of the topics raised in today’s episode, please see the links below for help and support.

Birth Trauma Association - https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/

Pandas Foundation - https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/what-is-pnd/birth-trauma/

MIND - https://bit.ly/35Lbaos

NHS Report into babies born in lockdown - https://bit.ly/3tQuit4