I want to understand my birth experience.
I'm a parent seeking support and resources.
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.
The traumatic birth of her son left Kiera with PTSD. Here she shares her journey of learning to overcome and live with the triggers.
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…
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…
After sustaining a birth injury, Jorja’s difficult recovery was compounded by the uncertainty of surgery delays and cancellations due to COVID. She spent two years living with her injury before she was finally able to have the multiple surgeries required.
As a first-time mum Erin experienced a 4th degree tear, something that hadn’t been spoken about in her ante-natal support classed. Here she recounts her journey to healing and her decision to have a second birth where she could feel in control.
Amanda shares her experience of an unmedicated vaginal delivery as a first time mum.
Kat shares her experience of vaginal birth after prolapse.
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.
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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.
