Having a baby should be, and is generally, a wonderful time in a woman's life. The reality is that it can be traumatic too.
In Australia, one in three women experience maternal birth trauma - physical injuries, psychological trauma or both - either during or because of childbirth. The impacts can be long-lasting and may extend to partners, loved ones and even others involved in the birthing process. The Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) estimates 110,000 families are impacted by birth trauma every year.
