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Thinknatal
antenatal education and support
Welcome to THINKNATALTM
Our philosophy is to encourage a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and individualised approach to pregnancy, birth and postpartum care that recognises each person’s life experiences, values, wants, needs and physical health requirements and we encourage our health professionals to do the same.
The ABTA has developed two pillars of ThinkNatal Education and Training. First, our guided education and training offer comprehensive insights into diverse facets of pre and postnatal care relating to birth trauma. Through expert-led sessions, we empower you with knowledge from those with lived experience kindly sharing their experiences and insights. Complementing this, our second pillar delivers resources through diverse multimedia formats. This not only serves to educate but also informs healthcare professionals and communities alike. At ThinkNatal, we prioritise your wellbeing by combining the strength of guided learning and an array of multimedia resources, creating a holistic support and education system for all.
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A perineal tear is a laceration of the skin, muscles and other soft tissues that separate the vaginal opening and the anus (back passage). Tears are usually graded by ‘degrees’ and you may hear the terms first, second, third or fourth-degree tear. Each tear is described below, including usual treatments. Find out more about Perineal Tears here. Available Resources include:
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- Antenatal Perineal Tears Care Video
- Downloadable A4 Poster
- Perineal Tears information and care provider discussion guide
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Talk About Change - Recovering After A Vaginal Birth
Watch our short video about Talk About Change – Recovering After A Vaginal Birth, designed to support your recovery and wellbeing.
Talk About Change - Recovering After A Vaginal Birth Poster
This poster is a free resource for health professionals that support pregnant families, designed to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
Talk About Change - Recovering After A Vaginal Birth information kit
You may wish to find further information by downloading this resource, giving you additional information about recovery.
Talk About Change - Recovering after a Vaginal Birth Resource Summary
The Road forward - Recovery after a Caesarean Birth Video
Watch our short video about The Road forward – Recovery after a Caesarean Birth, designed to support your recovery and wellbeing.
The Road forward - Recovery after a Caesarean Birth Poster
This poster is a free resource for health professionals that support pregnant families, designed to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
The Road forward - Recovery after a Caesarean Birth information kit
You may wish to find further information by downloading this resource, giving you additional information about recovery.
The Road forward - Recovery after a Caesarean Birth 5 tips to Recovery
Download our top five tips resource.
Assisted Vaginal Births Video
Watch our short video about assisted vaginal births, designed for you to start a meaningful conversation with your health professional.
Assisted Vaginal Birth A4 Poster
This poster is a free resource for health professionals that support pregnant families, designed to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
Assisted Vaginal Births Information and discussion guide
You may wish to find further information by downloading this resource to use as a conversation prompt with your health professional.
Assisted Vaginal Births Resources overview
Download our one page summary – an overview of all of the resources available for this Assisted Vaginal Birth module.
Perineal Tear - Stop the Tear, Support and Care Video
Perineal Tear Education A4 Poster
Perineal Tear Information and discussion guide
Perineal Tear Resource overview
Pelvic Floor Video Part One
Watch our short video about the pelvic floor, designed for you to start a meaningful conversation with your health provider.
Pelvic Floor Education A4 Poster One
Pelvic Floor Video Part two
Watch our short video about pelvic floor, designed for you to start a meaningful conversation with your health provider about how you can reduce the risk of a significant tear occurring.
Pelvic Floor Education A4 Poster Two
This poster is a free resource for health providers that support pregnant families, designed to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker relating to the pelvic floor.
Are you a professional working with women, birthing people, and their families? Do you encounter birth-related trauma in your workplace?
The ABTA provides various training and educational to support the health and community sectors. Launched in February 2024, ThinkNatal Training and Education Hub offers support services to women, birthing people, partners, and non-birthing parents who have experienced birth-related trauma and addresses the unmet needs of birthing families throughout Australia. Additionally, we advocate for improved support systems for individuals who have witnessed birth trauma in their workplaces.
Through research and our peer-to-peer support programs, we have gained valuable insights into the nature, scope and impact of birth-related trauma. We are now able to use these insights to inform the development of comprehensive, certified birth-related trauma training. There is a critical need to educate and up-skill in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of birth-related trauma. For Health Professionals, we have a range of educational resources and CPD training modules to aid your professional development.
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ThinkNatal Summit 2021 - Part One
ThinkNatal Summit 2021 - Part Two
ThinkNatal Summit 2021 - Part Three
