Jess’ Birth Story – “The best and worst day of my life”
Jess shares the story of the day she gave birth to her baby girl. She describes it as the “best and worst day of my life”, something that many who have experienced birth trauma will relate to.
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.
Jess shares the story of the day she gave birth to her baby girl. She describes it as the “best and worst day of my life”, something that many who have experienced birth trauma will relate to.
A partner’s experience of birth trauma can often be dismissed in the buzz of the postpartum period. As mum Brittanie explains, trauma is in the eye of the beholder, and childbirth can impact everyone involved very differently.
Safer births and better healing.
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PO Box 403
Buderim QLD 4556
0412 445 770
support@birthtrauma.org.au
The information on this website is not meant to replace advice provided by a health professional.
Copyright © 2020. All Rights Reserved.