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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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Birth Stories 06 Dec 2022

Thanks to ABTA, I was able to get the support I needed – Penny’s postnatal mental health journey

At the delivery of Penny's second daughter at 38 weeks, an umbilical cord prolapse created an emergency. Penny shares her story of trauma and recovery.

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Birth Stories 22 Nov 2022

It will be different this time – birth after birth trauma, Sinead’s story

Sinead shares her story of a traumatic first birth, and her mission to empower herself with knowledge and a support team to ensure she felt prepared for her second birth.

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