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Conversations 21 Jul 2021

Finding Your Tribe

A guide to successful postnatal care

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Birth Stories 20 Jul 2021

My Trauma Story Related To NICU

My trauma story related to NICU – what I wished I knew and what I may have done differently

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Awareness 15 May 2021

A welcome $350 million for women’s health as a part of the 2021 Federal Budget

The Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement that they are investing $351.6 million in women's health across the next four years as a part of the...

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Birth Stories 06 May 2021

Covid Birth with Forceps and PND/PTSD – Shiralee’s story

Shiralee shares her story of her covid birth with a forceps delivery that resulted in PND, PNA and PTSD and her fight for her mental health.

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Media Release 25 Apr 2021

The ABTA welcomes National Clinical Care Standard for Perineal Tears at Childbirth

The ABTA welcomes National Clinical Care Standard for Perineal Tears at Childbirth

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Media Release 25 Apr 2021

SBS Insight explores birth-related trauma in-depth

Amy Dawes, CEO and Co-Founder of Australasian Birth Trauma Association shares her birth-related trauma story and the work ABTA undertakes This week, our CEO Amy Dawes had the honour of...

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Birth Stories 10 Mar 2021

Failed vacuum delivery with 3rd degree tear and prolapse – Alison’s story

Alison shares her story of a failed vacuum delivery resulting in a third-degree tear, prolapse and facial injuries to her baby. Warning: Distressing images

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Birth Stories 10 Dec 2020

Forceps birth and postpartum haemorrhage – Tamara’s story

Tamara shares her story of a forceps birth and postpartum haemorrhage following a pregnancy complicated by placenta previa.

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Birth Stories 03 Dec 2020

Birthing with a disability – Briar’s story

On World Disability Day, Briar Harte shares her inspiring story about birthing with a disability during COVID-19, and the extraordinary set of challenges she had to face.

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Ask an Expert 30 Nov 2020

What is Matrescence and Why Does it Matter?

What is matrescence? Social worker and founder of The Postnatal Project, Zelma Tolley, discusses our attitudes towards the process of becoming a mother, and why they need a rethink.

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Birth Stories 12 Nov 2020

Pelvic floor injury after a vacuum delivery – Rachael’s story

Rachael suffered significant pelvic floor injury after a vacuum delivery. Here she tells her story of recovery and managing her symptoms in her second pregnancy.

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Birth Stories 12 Nov 2020

Healing from PTSD after a forceps birth – Emma’s story

In addition to her physical injuries, Emma suffered PTSD after a forceps birth. Here, she shares her journey towards healing, utilising trauma therapy.

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