I want to understand my birth experience.
I'm a parent seeking support and resources.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Tilly shares her story of being diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and requiring an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic which resulted in complications.
My trauma story related to NICU – what I wished I knew and what I may have done differently
Chantelle shares her experience of unexplained blood clots, emergency caesarean and PTSD.
Birth Trauma Australia is not able to provide crisis support, we care about your wellbeing. If you need immediate support, please contact one of the services below.
If you are in immediate danger call 000.
13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
1300 726 306
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia.
13 92 76
24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples.
