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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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Birth Stories 11 Nov 2022

“My calls for help were overlooked.” – Melinda’s story.

Melinda shares her powerful and harrowing story of her experience with the mental health system in NSW after suffering debilitating postnatal depression following the birth of her daughter.

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Birth Stories 09 Nov 2022

Birth with HELLP – Jo’s story

Jo shares her story in the hope to raise awareness of HELLP Syndrome, to highlight the importance of preparing your mind and body for birth and surrounding yourself with a...

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Birth Stories 24 Oct 2022

Next birth after trauma – Emily’s Story

Emily shares her story of birth trauma, and her road to recovery as she took control of her second birthing experience.

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Ask an Expert 10 Oct 2022

Why we need better access to pelvic health physiotherapy outside of major cities

I’ll just say it; Living outside of a major city in Australia puts you at a disadvantage. Don’t get me wrong, I live regionally, and I love it. I have...

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Birth Stories 04 Oct 2022

5 things I wish I’d known about birth trauma and cerebral palsy (Lisa’s story)

Over 14 years later, I still shudder when I remember how quickly my waters were broken. I remember the wires that restricted my movement and how the gas made me...

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Birth Stories 30 Sep 2022

Birth trauma and NICU – Corie’s story

Trigger Warning: This birth story discusses trauma, topics discussed include forceps delivery, emergency theatre and postpartum haemorrhage, and NICU stay. If you are seeking support for your birth trauma, we have...

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Ask an Expert 28 Sep 2022

A little letter to the NICU parents from the NICU nurses

First of all we want to congratulate you on your new bundle (or bundles) of joy! What a journey! The rollercoaster of emotions you must have felt from the time...

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News 22 Aug 2022

Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2022 – Wrap Up

TRIGGER WARNING: Some discussion of birth injuries. Please read with care. If you’d like to connect with peer support find out more here. Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2022 took place...

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Birth Stories 11 Aug 2022

4th degree tear and ileostomy – Steffi’s story

Trigger Warning: This birth story discusses trauma, topics discussed include forceps delivery, emergency theatre and postpartum haemorrhage, and complications from a 4th degree tear. If you are seeking support for your...

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Birth Stories 05 Aug 2022

Breastfeeding after a traumatic birth – Tara’s story

After a traumatic birth during the height of Melbourne's covid lockdown, I struggled to breastfeed for reasons I was not expecting. Leading up to the birth, I armed myself with...

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