Support for women and families
We develop accessible information, psychological, emotional and practical support during pregnancy, birth preparation, postnatal recovery and the adjustment to motherhood.
NGO “Association for the Prevention of Traumatic Childbirth”
Building an ecosystem of trauma-sensitive support for women in Ukraine
An interdisciplinary NGO bringing together direct help, professional education, support for practitioners, standards of ethical communication and social change.
Dignity. Safety. Support. Professional responsibility.
Our mission
To create and develop in Ukraine an ecosystem of trauma-sensitive support for women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
About us →- A woman and her needs Dignity · Safety · Choice · Support
- Women and families Education, consultations, support groups
- The professional community Training, supervision, support
- Organisations and communities Partnerships, access to help
- Social change Standards, research, advocacy
The Association connects every part through shared principles of trauma-sensitive interaction.
Our strategic directions
Six strategic directions — from direct support for women and families to training practitioners, research and social change.
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Education and professional development
We create learning opportunities for every practitioner who works with women in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period — psychologists, psychotherapists, doulas, midwives, doctors, breastfeeding counsellors, postnatal-recovery specialists, social workers, educators and other helping professions.
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Professional and psychological support for practitioners
We build an environment in which practitioners can get support, discuss difficult cases, improve their practice and restore their own resources.
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Standards of trauma-sensitive communication and care
We develop and share practical recommendations, ethical principles and protocols that help create a safe environment for women.
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Research, analysis and sharing knowledge
We help build a Ukrainian evidence base on psychological safety, traumatic birth experience, the quality of support and practitioners' professional needs.
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Advocacy, partnerships and social change
We bring together civic organisations, professional communities, educational institutions, researchers and representatives of public bodies around a culture of trauma-sensitive support.
Projects
What is already running — from the five programmes of the Association.
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“Safe for Pregnant Women”
“Safe for Pregnant Women” is a social project offering free advisory support to pregnant women and new mothers.
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“Momness”
“Momness” is a psychoeducational channel for pregnant women, new parents and families with young children.
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Course: “Trauma-Informed Practice in Perinatal Support”
A training programme for psychologists, doulas, midwives, breastfeeding counsellors, postpartum support professionals and others who work with women.
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Lab: “Before You Touch”
A practical lab of 12 themed sessions on medical interventions during birth, how they are experienced psychologically and the role of support professionals.
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Advocacy for Respectful Treatment of Women
Promoting the principles of dignified treatment, psychological safety, non-discrimination and respect for women’s decisions.
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The Association’s Educational and Methodological Materials
Developing accessible information resources for women, families, facilitators and professionals.
Find a specialist
The Association’s psychologists, doulas and obstetrician-gynaecologists, with their education and documents published in full. Booking is direct from each profile.
Work with us
We invite practitioners, civic organisations, educational and research institutions, professional communities, charitable foundations and everyone who shares our commitment to a culture of dignified, trauma-sensitive support for women to work with us.
The future is born in childbirth. Dignified treatment of every woman is the foundation of a dignified future for the country.