Hope and support for Birth Trauma & Perinatal PTSD
Despite the fact that birth trauma seems to have more awareness, inside my heart feels heavy. I spend my days listening to the stories of those affected by the birth of their babies and see the pain that is etched
Read more“Awareness is like the sun, when it shines on things they are transformed” Emma Jane Sasaru Despite maternal mental health being more in the news and on the national agenda perinatal mental health being addressed, when it comes to the
Read moreAs I look around the room, there are mums and babies everywhere. They are smiling and happy. They chat, discussing if their little one is sleeping through, or sitting up yet. I stare at them, looking for a trace or
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This story is from Julie who wanted to share her story about her experience of having birth trauma and PTSD, how it impacted her mental wellbeing, how therapy has helped her overcome PTSD and how she now helps others.
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This story is from Kathryn, who wanted to share her story about her experience of having placenta previa and placenta accreta the complications that followed. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self
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This story is from brave Lucy, who wanted to share her story about her experience of having a difficult birth with her baby and how it impacted her emotional well-being. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories
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This is the story from wonderful Sheryl, who wanted to share her story about her experience of birth trauma to show that the way a woman feels about her birth really matters, and that birth trauma isn’t always obvious. Please
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This is the story of a dad called Lucas Joe and his experience of birth trauma after the birth of his son Boston. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self-care
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This is Jo’s story is about her experience of Birth Trauma and how EMDR has helped her with perinatal PTSD. (Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories and emotions so remember your own self care as everyone will be
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This is Dawns story. She wanted to share her story about her experience of Placenta Accreta to help raise awareness and help others who too may have suffered from it. Please be aware that some stories may trigger difficult memories
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