Birth Trauma

The Expert Guide to Parenthood

Birth trauma is the physical and/or psychological injury caused to the birthing person and non birthing parents. It is as a result of a negative birth or experiences related to childbirth which can result in ongoing overwhelming distressing emotions or physical problems which negatively impact their health and wellbeing. Today we welcome back our Obstetrician Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic back to discuss this important topic.

In this episode we discuss:
• What is birth trauma?
• How common is it?
• Who can experience birth trauma?
• Are there any risk factors which may make someone more susceptible to birth trauma?
• Are there any prevention techniques which may mitigate your risk of experiencing birth trauma?
• What supports are available?
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