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News 07 Jun 2024

BTA delivers facilitator training to community health workers

A couple of weeks ago, BTA CEO Amy Dawes and our Group Facilitator Lead Rhiannah Pohlman, visited Tamworth Community Health in Tamworth (NSW) to deliver facilitator training. Since its launch...

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News 31 May 2024

NSW Parliamentary Inquiry Report into Birth Trauma: BTA urges funding for maternity

Birth Trauma Australia welcomes the release of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry Report into Birth Trauma but calls for urgent funding to address systemic failures in the maternal health system nationwide....

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News 17 May 2024

Listen to Mums: The UK Birth Trauma Inquiry concludes, with 12 recommendations to government

    Earlier in 2024, the ABTA CEO Amy Dawes was invited to testify in front of the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry, which was initiated by Theo Clarke MP in...

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Birth Stories 06 May 2024

Pelvic organ prolapse month: Monique’s story

To raise awareness about pelvic organ prolapse, Monique shares her story of pregnancy after IVF and a birth experience that altered her life forever.

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Birth Stories 28 Apr 2024

“I didn’t have PPD, I had ‘new mum rage'” – Bria’s story

Bria shares her story of an induction ending in a Caesarean section.

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Birth Stories 22 Jul 2023

Not being believed – Adena’s Story

It took seeing more than 50 doctors for Adena's pain to be diagnosed. She shares her story of how the gaps in medical care for new mums.

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Birth Stories 22 Jul 2023

“I discovered an extraordinary resilience” – Amber-Lee’s Story

Amber-Lee shares her story of two pregnancies with hyperemesis gravidarum and severe tearing, and finding in herself extraordinary resilience that led to post-traumatic growth.

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Birth Stories 20 Jul 2023

The Other Side – Carina’s Story

Carina's education as a registered nurse meant she was acutely aware of the gaps in her postnatal care. She shares how the experience has made her rethink her career.

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Birth Stories 19 Jul 2023

A Father’s Birth Experience Trauma – Andrew’s Story

A father shares his experience of supporting his partner through pregnancy and homebirth transfer during the Covid-19 pandemic, in the hope of helping other fathers understand that they, too, can...

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Birth Stories 17 Jul 2023

Postpartum PTSD – Kiera’s Story

The traumatic birth of her son left Kiera with PTSD. Here she shares her journey of learning to overcome and live with the triggers.

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Uncategorized 16 Jul 2023

Did you know it’s possible to have PTSD after a difficult birth?

In 2015, despite a normal and complication-free pregnancy, I developed severe pre-eclampsia late in the third trimester. After this diagnosis, I was immediately induced.

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Birth Stories 26 Jun 2023

Birth Trauma and PTSD – Hannah’s Story

It took Hannah 18 months to receive her PTSD diagnosis. She shared her story to help others feel less alone.

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