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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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Birth Stories 04 Aug 2022

Brittany’s Breastfeeding Journey after Birth Trauma

Trigger Warning: This birth story discusses trauma, topics discussed include emergency c-section, haemorrhage and PTSD. If you are triggered by these topics you may wish to skip this blog or...

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News 01 Aug 2022

New Zealand set to compensate more birth injuries

The ABTA welcomes the recent decision by the New Zealand parliament to extend the number of maternal birth injuries covered by the country’s universal accident compensation scheme.

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