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'I was forced to have a vaginal birth when I should have had a caesarean'

Shocking birth trauma case revealed amid push for change.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 17

Mothers pay the price for birth trauma costing billions

Birth injuries are costing Australia $17.5 billion per year with more than one million mothers suffering ongoing physical and psychological conditions.

AAP · Jul 13

Birth trauma 'dismissed, shrouded in secrecy'

Delays in diagnosing and treating birth injuries are significantly affecting women's mental health, impacting ongoing physical limitations and quality of life.

AAP · Jul 15, 2025

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‘I wish I was listened to’: NSW to respond to landmark birth trauma inquiry

The inquiry has called for sweeping reforms amid concerns about the care women receive during pregnancy and birth.

Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024

When birthing experience creates more damage than joy

Knowledge is power when it comes to preparing women and their partners for birth.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 20, 2023

Birth trauma's debilitating impacts on physical and mental health revealed in Australian survey

When Amy Mageropoulos was pregnant with her first son Bobby, she dreamt about the time they'd spend together when he was born. But the reality of new motherhood is far from what she had imagined.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022

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