Birth trauma stories
If you’ve been through a traumatic birth, it can help to read other people’s stories. Over the past few years, many women, and a few men, have kindly shared their stories with us.
Emma’s story
I can’t say being a mother was something I had always dreamed of. There was always a nagging voice in the back of my mind telling me there is no chance I can take care of a child because I can barely take care of myself. Yet there I was, lying on a hospital bed with a midwife’s hand inside me and a thin blue sheet separating me from the other expectant mothers in the room.
Ella’s story
It’s all very blurry and I missed out on bonding with my baby. For weeks after the birth I didn’t believe he was mine or that he had a name.
Our support services
Talk to our peer supporters, join our Facebook group, or sign up for our fortnightly Zoom drop-in.
Zoom drop-ins
Our peer support team holds a fortnightly Zoom drop-in on a Thursday evening. You can find the details on our Facebook group, or email us for information.