http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/-t1.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:30 GMT 10 http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh232/sammicambray/001-1.jpg http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/-t1.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/howdy-t523.htm Indigo Hi, My name is Jen and I am mumma to two little boys aged 19 mths and 7 weeks. Both emergency C sections, one done in ignorance on my part the other done in complete knowledge and understanding after a failed VBAC yet it was the second that brought a degree of healing to the first. But still disappointing as it was the one thing I thought I would be able to avoid. But Im here and loving my sons while journeying towards healing on the inside and doing my best to offer a bit of education ... Introductions Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:52:09 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/howdy-t523.htm#2931 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/howdy-t523.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/another-newbie-t526.htm Kirkie
My name is Kirsten, I'm from Brisbane, and I'm a mother of one, among other things. My DD Sophie was surgically extracted from me almost 16 months ago. I'm still on the journey to healing, and am looking forward to finding solidarity here with other women who've been through the same thing.]]> Introductions Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:30 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/another-newbie-t526.htm#2947 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/another-newbie-t526.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t482.htm Breederofboys Hi all I have 2 little men, 1 x son who is 2.5 (and dont i know it) 1 x son who turns 1 in 6 days Both born via CS Look forward to getting to know everyone and thanks to a spesh mod for sending me the linky! Introductions Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:48:06 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t482.htm#2702 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t482.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-hi-t434.htm Georgia I was recommended here by a lovely lady on Bubhub after she read my second birth story which was very sweet of her. I have had 2 traumatic c-sections with the second one being really awful due to the nature of it and also the crushing of my VBAC hopes. I will publish my birth story later and get back on tonight for a proper wander around the forum. I'm working atm so will BBL but just wanted to say Hi.]]> Introductions Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:32:22 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-hi-t434.htm#2445 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-hi-t434.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t361.htm rnjboyce
im 23 years old and also have a 2year old who is on the autism spectrum

Rosie]]> Introductions Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:55:11 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t361.htm#2047 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t361.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t333.htm kayla ]]> Introductions Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:17:32 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t333.htm#1823 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t333.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-a-doula-who-needs-to-learn-t323.htm Ilithyia Hi everyone, I've known about this forum for a while but haven't joined because I have not had birth trauma, but then a friend pointed out how important it is for me as a doula (currently studying) to have a good understanding of birth trauma and how to support a woman on her healing journey. So here I am. I must admit I have lots to learn. I still tend to find myself thinking that a good birth experience can make up for a bad one, when of course a good birth (while it's awesome!) does ... Introductions Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:41:34 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-a-doula-who-needs-to-learn-t323.htm#1727 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-a-doula-who-needs-to-learn-t323.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-brisbane-t296.htm Ayla I'm a student doula in Brisbane with a 12mth old munchkin.]]> Introductions Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:48:35 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-brisbane-t296.htm#1551 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-brisbane-t296.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-and-wow-what-a-great-site-t288.htm Hylde-moer i'm Karan, from Coffs Harbour, a mother of three grown children, 20 and 16. i divorced about four years ago, and a while back met a wonderful younger man who is my best friend and partner-in- crime i'm 43, and we've been trying the natural way for a baby, and we're now the battle-weary survivors of three miscarriages and an uncaring, unsympathetic medical system. still, we're trying again, and this time armed with a lot more knowledge and love for each other i'm a member of a conception, ... Introductions Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:37:44 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-and-wow-what-a-great-site-t288.htm#1494 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-and-wow-what-a-great-site-t288.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/new-here-t279.htm purplegirl Hi everyone, some of you may know me from Australian Breastfeeding Assosiation Forum. My name is Liz and i am married with four children, A(boy) is eight, E(girl) is six, D(girl) is two and C(boy) is eleven months. I hope you don't mind me dropping in and out i'm a busy homeschooler so may be around in the evenings if i can get DH off the computer lol. i am prompt to answer messages/questions etc.. well hope to get to know you guys, and thanks for letting me in lol. Introductions Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:02:58 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/new-here-t279.htm#1455 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/new-here-t279.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t241.htm laneyb Hi Everyone! I am new here and just wanted to say a quick hello. I really hope that I find some peace with Hannah's birth here, not that many people would call it overly traumatic and I wasn't treated badly by anyone at the hospital, but her birth was very quick (pushing stage lasted 7 minutes) and I had a primary post partum haemorrage (sp) and I still feel like I am in shock from the whole thing. This forum was recomended by a lady at another forum as somewhere that I might find some healing. ... Introductions Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:58:54 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t241.htm#1278 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t241.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/waves-t211.htm kilmeny
Just realised I hadn't actually introduced myself...

No actual birth trauma here, we had a beautiful homebirth that was incredibly empowering. But we had to transfer as DS didn't breathe properly, and the hospital didn't exactly treat us well.

So meh. Neonatal PSTD is us.]]> Introductions Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:48:24 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/waves-t211.htm#1079 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/waves-t211.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-from-someone-finally-ready-to-heal-t198.htm 7stars Hi lovely ladies, Just a quick post to introduce myself. I've had this forum bookmarked for a while, but have not felt ready to talk about my experiences until now. I have known for a while that after a traumatic birthing experience, I have had all of the criteria for PTSD, but have been suffering from severe anxiety about even thinking about seeing a HP to help me move forward. I have a very supportive DP, who I have discussed this with very briefly, but unfortunately, he just doesn't ... Introductions Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:04:23 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-from-someone-finally-ready-to-heal-t198.htm#993 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-from-someone-finally-ready-to-heal-t198.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-needed-to-introduce-myself-and-talk-t184.htm beckymaree Hi my mane is Becky and I am a Mum to two wonderful children. Fortunately I have not experienced a traumatic birth, but I am still grieving every day over the loss of not being able to breastfeed both children successfully. I have a five year old and a 12month old and the most amount of time both were breastfed was a maximum of seven weeks. After both children lost a considerable amount of weight and lack of support in my family I felt I had no option but to bottlefeed. I have never ... Introductions Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:26:15 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-needed-to-introduce-myself-and-talk-t184.htm#899 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-needed-to-introduce-myself-and-talk-t184.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-a-slowly-healing-mum-t174.htm Merlion Hi I'm a mum who suffered pre-eclampsia and had her choice of birth ripped out of her hands with DD. Also DD landed up in neo-natal for 10 days due to low blood sugar levels. I'm a mum who tried a VBAC and had a very supportive doula and DH but landed up having a c-section after 30 hours of labour and reaching 4cms but which I felt was an empowered birth. I was diagnosed that my body couldn't break down sugars to well but I didn't have gestational diabetes. Just had a m/c but wanting ... Introductions Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:45:03 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-a-slowly-healing-mum-t174.htm#851 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-from-a-slowly-healing-mum-t174.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/saying-hello-t35.htm Jayne Hi all Just sticking my head in for a quick hello. Am meant to be preparing for my daughter's 3rd birthday party tomorrow so shouldn't be spending too much time online LOL. So will keep it quick, but will post my birth stories in full later on. I'm Jayne mama to Liam 6 and Sienna 3, and I've just realised I'm suffering from birth trauma, and possibly PTSD Am very tearful as I write this. I didn't realise I was "allowed" to. I know that sounds silly-but I've birthed vaginally, ... Introductions Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:29:41 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/saying-hello-t35.htm#101 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/saying-hello-t35.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/new-faces-t129.htm Eilis Yes sadly Im a forum addict!

Anyway, its nice to see all the newbies and lots of familiar faces.

Love to all

Liz x]]> Introductions Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:56:03 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/new-faces-t129.htm#506 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/new-faces-t129.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t132.htm artymama I'm a mama to two beautiful daughters. DD1 was taken from me surgically after a very disempowering pregnancy and labour I suffered from severe PTSD for 11months and my DD and I still carry the emotional and mental scars of that time. Her 'birth' sparked my passion for womens and childrens rights in birth. That was over 6 years ago now. Just over 2 years ago I birthed my DD2 into the water, at home with just a couple of my friends and my DH. It was AMAZINGLY empowering! Apart from ... Introductions Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:19:44 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t132.htm#531 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t132.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t126.htm cornflakegirl
Next time (when I can work through my experiences) I will stay at home.

Looking forward to moving through this........]]> Introductions Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:49:23 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t126.htm#495 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t126.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t127.htm djtm Hey everyone i just joined this forum after i seen it posted in another forum and wanted to say hi and introduce myself im Donna mum to 3 wonderful children and while i have never experienced birth trauma like a c-section i have how ever experienced it in a different way induction, AROM, episiotomy, ect im currently pregnant and am planning a beautiful homebirth so anyways looking forward to getting to know you all Introductions Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:57:32 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t127.htm#496 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t127.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/yup-i-m-in-t102.htm SungaiKecil Some of you may recognise me from various fora.
I am a birth trauma survivor.
I had my first son removed from me by caesarean.
I had my second son at home, but transferred to hospital in a less then optimal state.
I had my third son in a hospital in the bath.

I am mostly "better" now, although PTSD is a bitch and I still have issues to work on.]]> Introductions Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:01:55 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/yup-i-m-in-t102.htm#374 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/yup-i-m-in-t102.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/another-to-the-ranks-t84.htm Sequoia It is great that this space is offered, and I wish healing to all the mama's who find themselves here.]]> Introductions Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:53:59 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/another-to-the-ranks-t84.htm#261 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/another-to-the-ranks-t84.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-out-there-t81.htm Morgaine Hi there , My name is Meg. I'm a mother of two children, both born by c/sec. The first (Stylish, 9.5 ) was the whole cascade of interventions, the second (Spike, 20m) was a transfer from homebirth. I recently gave birth naturally to a son who was still born. So I got the birth at last, but no baby to show for it. He was born in hospital because I was 28w, otherwise he would have been born at home. I'm 29, my partner is WAAAAY old , he's 32. We plan on having another baby whenever ... Introductions Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:52:04 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-out-there-t81.htm#243 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-out-there-t81.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/great-to-see-this-new-forum-t12.htm Janet Hi and congratulations on these new forums. I am mother to two children, one born via birthrape, one freebirthed beautifully at home. I support women in healing from traumatic birth both online and IRL. I hope these forums are going to add another venue where women can share, process, heal and move forward in their lives. We need every website we can get! Introductions Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:06:30 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/great-to-see-this-new-forum-t12.htm#20 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/great-to-see-this-new-forum-t12.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hiya-t13.htm pomegranate Im Kiri. Ive experienced birth trauma as well - at the hands of medicos on the birth conveyor belt in what I believed to be at the time one of the safest places to birth (a prominant Sydney hospital). My daughter is now 3.5 and I feel as healed as I think I will ever be from the experience. I read profusely for a couple years and actually got support from a couple of online groups that have a trauma focus too. I think what helped the most was the resolution to not put myself into a position where ... Introductions Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:34:24 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hiya-t13.htm#30 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hiya-t13.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-all-t57.htm My4girls My name is Kelly, I have 4 children, all girls, Charlotte 6 and 1/2, Imogene 5, Laura 2 and Abigail who was born sleeping in august last year at 19 weeks gestation.
Ive had 4 c/s (will post birth stories at a more reasonable hour) none of which have gone well, i have a lot of issues with my births, mainly anger, and a feeling of regret, anyway its wayyyyy past my bed time so will come back later,
looking forward to getting to know you all better
Kelly]]> Introductions Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:34:46 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-all-t57.htm#164 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-all-t57.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hey-there-t24.htm bronnypigz Hello. I'm Bronny. I have had 2 babies. My first, Josephine, was stillborn in December 2005. Hermione was born 19th of feb last year. (2 weeks to her birthday) I had secondary Tokophobia (Fear of labour and birth) after Josephine, and my body refused to go into labour with Hermione resulting in a ceaser. I'll post on this more another day. Right now it's 2.30 am I just felt I should say Hi before going to bed. lol ~Bronny. Introductions Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:32:06 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hey-there-t24.htm#63 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hey-there-t24.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-from-the-states-t21.htm jkluchar1995 I experienced ptsd after the birth of my son 8 years ago. I would like to offer my help and support for anyone who needs to talk.

Love,

Jodi

You are not alone...
http://www.ptsdafterchildbirth.org]]> Introductions Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:24:10 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-from-the-states-t21.htm#55 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-from-the-states-t21.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t19.htm Ranger 2
Jodi]]> Introductions Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:19:41 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t19.htm#42 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hi-everyone-t19.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t14.htm healingmama Hi Everyone, I am another mother who has/is traveling the road of healing from birth trauma. I have 2 sons a 4yo and 22month old, my first son was born in a small private hospital and my second was a homebirth transfer. I will share his birth story shortly. I am so glad to see forums like this open up and I look forward to supporting it as it grows which sadly in an ideal world shouldn't have to be the case far too many families are starting their lives together following birth rape or suffering ... Introductions Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:54:03 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t14.htm#31 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/hello-t14.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/just-a-simple-introduction-t4.htm zai7 I have chosen to sign up as a member of this site to offer my opinions and reflection off what i have been through with the birth of our son and the truamatic way in which it occured.]]> Introductions Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:06:15 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/just-a-simple-introduction-t4.htm#4 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/introductions-f2/just-a-simple-introduction-t4.htm