Birthing with Trauma and Fear: A Guide to an Empowering Birth Experience
The word doula comes from ancient Greek, meaning “woman’s servant”. For centuries, women have supported one another through labour and birth.
Today, doulas continue this legacy by offering continuous physical, emotional and informational support.
But despite this enduring legacy, Moran believes, we live in a society that teaches women to fear birth, to surrender their power to others, and to believe that past trauma has no impact on future experiences — or that birth trauma is simply something to be accepted.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Voted the number one birth Doula in Brisbane in 2022, for 13 years Moran Liviani has been instrumental in helping women to reclaim their power!
She challenges the ‘go with the flow’ culture, arguing that it not only contributes to rising rates of birth trauma but also drives unnecessary interventions.
Moran introduces the “Essential 10”—a set of foundations designed to help women create safe environments for empowered birth experiences.
Her book also serves as a workbook, with reflective exercises and encouraging stories of healing, resilience and empowerment, from women who have processed their own fear and trauma.
Non-fiction, Pregnancy, Birth Preparation, Fear, Trauma, Empowerment, Birth, Confidence, Intuition, Trust, Hypnobirthing, Prenatal, Postnatal, Support
About The Author
Moran Liviani is a proud mother to three beautiful, smart and healthy girls. Her journey into the world of birth work began with the traumatic experience of her first birth, which left her feeling disempowered and anxious.
It wasn't until her second birth—with the support of a doula—that she rediscovered the strength and confidence within herself. She birthed her daughter at home, unassisted, feeling truly empowered for the first time. With her third child, she faced a long and challenging labour, but again, the unwavering support of her doula helped her trust her body and birth naturally without intervention.
These transformative experiences inspired her to become a doula herself. Today, she supports birthing women in all settings—home, birth centers, and hospitals—offering continuous, compassionate care tailored to each unique journey.
Moran’s mission is to help parents believe in their innate ability to birth, make informed choices, and experience birth as a powerful, life-changing event.
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