In this blog, women and their families share their experience of birth trauma. These stories are shared in their own voice and may be distressing to some readers.
Please take care to ensure you are ready to read these stories today and engage in the self-care and support you need to process what these stories bring up for you.
We tell these stories because many people find them helpful and it informs us all of the wide range of birth experiences families undergo.
“When there is one way, one story, learning is stunted. When we have more stories, we have more from which to learn. We see over and over again how choices, options, more stories, help us all.”
You can submit your story by emailing ABTA.
To raise awareness about pelvic organ prolapse, Monique shares her story of pregnancy after IVF and a birth experience that altered her life forever.
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.
Trigger Warning:Â This birth story discusses trauma, topics discussed include forceps delivery, emergency theatre and postpartum haemorrhage, and NICU stay. If you are seeking support for
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
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
My name is Kylie and I am a wife and mother to three beautiful young children. My obstetric history is quite extensive and even my Obstetrician joked that I’ve experienced every chapter of the text book.Â
Kellsie shares her traumatic birth and NICU experience.
Lexi followed her instincts are sought help from a pelvic health physiotherapist.
Amy shares her experience of an instrumental delivery and living with prolapse.
A brave woman shares her experience of using EMDR with treating PTSD and birth trauma.
Ellie shares her story of birth trauma after experiencing a 3b tear.
Latisha shares her story of a haemorrhage and a uterine tear and the mental health journey of herself and her husband.
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