Zuzana Laubmann Mgr., MA, HPP, CD(DiD)

Mgr. Zuzana Laubmann MA, HPP, CD (DiD) studied elementary education, sociology, and pedagogy. She is a licensed non-medical psychotherapist, a somatic experiencing practitioner, a counselor for internal family systems and a certified doula, specializing in accompanying parents with stressful past experiences. Zuzana Laubmann brings numerous experiences from accompanying trauma victims, as well as expertise from the fields of psychological and trauma counseling, psychotherapy, trauma-sensitive yoga, and Somatic Experiencing – a body-oriented approach to resolving traumatic stress. Zuzana is a certified trainer in “When Survivors Give Birth” and author of the “Trauma Sensitive and Positively Effective Birth Plan” workshop. She developed a guide for parents to help them create their individual and trauma-sensitive birth plans.

Zuzana practices in Erlangen, Germany.

Session

Birth and Postpartum Plans: Changing the Point of View

Traditional birth and postpartum plans tend to focus on the available obstetric programs. However, aren’t there additional considerations beyond these options? People who have undergone previous negative experiences, particularly within medical contexts, commonly face fear and distrust, and adopt avoidance strategies. Do they feel that their experiences and needs are adequately recognized and catered to within the traditional plan?

At the same time, establishing trust between parents and medical professionals is crucial for emotional well-being during childbirth and the postpartum period. Nevertheless, there is often a lack of individual coping strategies and the ability to build a positive relationship with medical staff. An individualized birth and postpartum plan can facilitate the communication of key needs and coping strategies, as well as create a welcoming and trusting atmosphere with the care team. In this session, international speaker, Zuzana Laubmann will take us through essential elements of birth and postpartum planning to bring harmony and openness to foster connections within the plan.