Category: The Faces of Birth Trauma Project

Faces of Birth Trauma is a project to raise awareness of the diversity of birth trauma. Birth trauma can affect anyone. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, how old you are, what you do for a job or your economic

This is the brave and moving story of Angela and her battle to survive HELLP syndrome and how it has affected her life.  It is very difficult reading and helps us to see how important it is to listen to

This story is from Kate, who bravely wanted to share her story about her experience of having a uterine inversion. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone

This moving story is from Haley, who wanted to share her story about her experience of having a c-section after a long and difficult labour and how it impacted her mental well-being. Please be aware that some stories may trigger

This story is from Starr, who wanted to share her story about her experience of having Hyperemesis Gravidarum and the complications that followed, how it impacted her mental well-being and how trauma can be caused due to a difficult pregnancy.

These are the amazing words written that show the reality of Birth Trauma and PTSDon daily life. Such a brave mum to share her innermost thoughts and fears. If you too want to share your experience of birth trauma or

This story is from a lovely Mum, who wanted to share her story about her experience of having a c-section and the complications that followed, how it impacted her mental well-being and how therapy has helped her overcome PTSD and

This story is from Lindsay, who wanted to share her story about her experience of having a c-section and how it impacted her emotional well-being and PND. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so

This is the story of a brave mum called Ruth, who wanted to share her story about her experience of birth trauma, having a baby diagnosed with life-threatening conditions and how she felt about her care during birth. Please be

This is the story of a Lovely Michelle and her experience of birth trauma and how it left its mark and led to PTSD and PND. It is so moving and really shows the impact of an emergency situation and

This is Katie’s story. She wanted to share her story to show that PTSD is real and how getting the right support is so important to healing. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so

This is the story of Mark and his experience of his wife’s birth trauma and seriously ill son Dexter. It is so moving and really shows the impact of poor care, cruel words and the struggle to find answers after

This is the story of someone who used to be a Midwife. She wanted to share her story about her experience of being at a birth trauma and how this has affected her whole life. It shows how not only

This is the story of Verlie, a truly inspirational mum who wanted to share her story about her very powerful experience of birth trauma, her baby’s time in NICU and the way it impacted her life and that of her