Every birth is wild. As long as everyone makes it out okay, we say, that’s all that matters. And of course, in the big picture, there’s truth to that.

And yet, research tells us, birth experiences matter a great deal when it comes to how things unfold in those initial months and can be extremely triggering when a mother considers having future children.

Obviously, there's the physical damage, but the emotions that come with a traumatic birth can be just as, if not more, challenging to overcome.

In this episode, one mother shares her story of a traumatic pregnancy, birth and post-labour that she experienced with her second child, and the steps she's taking to process it all.

Trigger Warning: This episode may be triggering for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage or traumatic birth.

Visit the Gidget Foundation for resources and support if you are experiencing perinatal anxiety or depression including intrusive thoughts and feelings associated with a traumatic pregnancy, birth or post-natal period: gidgetfoundation.org.au

Hosted and Produced by Ally Barnes. Joined by Kirsty Lawrenson.

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