http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/-t1.htm Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:05:42 GMT 10 http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh232/sammicambray/001-1.jpg http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/-t1.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/so-you-had-a-c-sec-t518.htm Morgaine Was it necessary? What if you needed another one? How do you feel about the prospect of further surgery? Do you think you could handle it better or worse? Why? My first wasn't necessary, and it left me in a puddle of ptsd and pnd. So I thought I could never handle it again, and had a panic attack during the second surgery, which was necessary due to genuine distress. It was different from the first one because I actually laboured, I wasn't drugged to the eye balls, the baby needed ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:05:42 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/so-you-had-a-c-sec-t518.htm#2900 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/so-you-had-a-c-sec-t518.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/the-quantatative-and-qualatative-natures-of-assessing-a-birth-experience-t506.htm Sammi In the recent Maternity Services Review Report, a lot of emphasis was given to the low rates of infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. Whilst no one would deny that the physical safety of mother and babies is important, this reflects the nature of Western medicine (and to an extent Western society as a whole) to focus on quantative outcomes (that is, those that can be objectively measured) rather than qualatative outcomes (that is, those that can't be measured or defined as easy). ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:18:55 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/the-quantatative-and-qualatative-natures-of-assessing-a-birth-experience-t506.htm#2835 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/the-quantatative-and-qualatative-natures-of-assessing-a-birth-experience-t506.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/where-is-everyone-at-t436.htm Sammi Hi all, The site has definately been quiet of late, which has given me a chance to get some behind-the-scenes work done, but I am ready to stimulate discussion again. So let's start with updates? Where is everyone at, with birth trauma, family, life in general? I'm currently consulting with a midwife I have met whom I trust deeply, to help answer some of the more technical questions around Bodhi's birth. I feel like everything is just about resolved (pending answers, or as close ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:01:38 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/where-is-everyone-at-t436.htm#2449 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/where-is-everyone-at-t436.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/the-role-of-thoughts-and-beliefs-in-how-women-respond-to-birth-t479.htm Susab Ayers https://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/sussex/childbirthstudy
Thank you. ]]> Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:45:27 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/the-role-of-thoughts-and-beliefs-in-how-women-respond-to-birth-t479.htm#2672 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/the-role-of-thoughts-and-beliefs-in-how-women-respond-to-birth-t479.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/secret-life-of-birth-workshops-t469.htm Sammi The Secret Life of Birth with Dr Gregg Lahood Saturday 8th August 2009 Falls Forest Retreat, Johns River, Mid North Coast NSW (between Port Macquarie and Taree) Dr G. A. Lahood, an anthropologist of childbirth, transpersonal psychologist, collaborative inquiry facilitator, and antenatal educator offers a conversation into the 'secret' spiritual and transpersonal depths of birthgiving. Gregg's pioneering work joins re-evaluated transpersonal theory with birthgiving. After ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:54:27 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/secret-life-of-birth-workshops-t469.htm#2630 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/secret-life-of-birth-workshops-t469.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/social-support-and-birth-study-in-the-uk-t449.htm haze_alice We are carrying out research looking at the effects of social support on experiences of childbirth. The study will ask questions about you and then present a story of a birth experience. Afterwards you will be asked to consider how you would feel if you went through that type of experience. The findings from this study will help us understand how different types of support during birth may affect women's feelings of control and emotions during and after childbirth. All of the ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:35:21 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/social-support-and-birth-study-in-the-uk-t449.htm#2520 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/social-support-and-birth-study-in-the-uk-t449.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/your-beliefs-about-birth-t438.htm Sammi
What beliefs did you have about birth, going into your birth trauma experience? Did you see birth as normal, dangerous, wonderfully feminine, dirty? Did you expect it to be a pleasant or a horrific experience?

AND, once you've identified you beliefs, do you feel that they influenced the way your birth played out at all?]]> Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:42:22 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/your-beliefs-about-birth-t438.htm#2452 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/your-beliefs-about-birth-t438.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/relieving-caesarean-pain-t411.htm Sammi As many of us will know, the pain from caesarean can be a hassle at best, and excruitiating at worst. It is made especially hard- emotionally and physically- by the fact that there is a new little baby to be looked after, and most women sadly won't have the support network to simply lay with babe, feed, rest and cuddle until physically recovered. Let's make this thread a resource on how to relieve and work around the pain after caesarean. I'm interested to know what worked for you, and ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:51:12 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/relieving-caesarean-pain-t411.htm#2357 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/relieving-caesarean-pain-t411.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/2009-birth-trauma-awareness-year-t331.htm Janet

http://www.joyousbirth.info/birth-trauma-awareness-year.html]]> Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:10:11 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/2009-birth-trauma-awareness-year-t331.htm#1809 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/2009-birth-trauma-awareness-year-t331.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/legal-avenues-t396.htm purplegirl deleted Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:47:25 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/legal-avenues-t396.htm#2245 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/legal-avenues-t396.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/memory-dissociation-t366.htm Sammi When we experience a memory, many of us will have visual images of the event in our head. When recalling birth trauma, these images may be especially strong and evocative. However, the way in which we "see" these images can vary greatly. Picture a pleasant memory in your head. Try to incorporate as many details as possible. Hold that image, and sounds, smells, tastes and feelings if they also arise for a few moments. Is your image "through your eyes" (that is, ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:18:14 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/memory-dissociation-t366.htm#2079 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/memory-dissociation-t366.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/handing-over-our-power-when-did-it-start-with-you-t348.htm Janet Do you recognise where in your journey you started handing your power over to those outside of you, instead of holding tight to it and keeping it for yourself? I think for a lot of us birth trauma is the end result of a much longer process than birth, often way back into childhood but also the decisions we make during pregnancy. Go further if you like, but I'm also curious about the little moments in a pregnancy when looking back later you can see the nail going into the coffin of your lovely ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:53:37 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/handing-over-our-power-when-did-it-start-with-you-t348.htm#1940 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/handing-over-our-power-when-did-it-start-with-you-t348.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/labour-before-caesarean-t349.htm Sammi Purplegirl mentioned in another thread that because of the way her baby was positioned, she thinks she would have always needed a caesarean, but also had to go through a long, hard labour. I am in the same position myself. I was told the position my baby was in was highly likely to be unbirthable, 2 days into labour, and so decided on a caesarean. For those of you who have gone through labour before caesarean, how do you feel about this? Are you glad you experienced labour, or feel ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:47:08 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/labour-before-caesarean-t349.htm#1947 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/labour-before-caesarean-t349.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/beautiful-new-montage-of-freebirthing-after-previous-trauma-t343.htm Janet
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Get the tissues and enjoy!]]> Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:33:02 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/beautiful-new-montage-of-freebirthing-after-previous-trauma-t343.htm#1903 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/beautiful-new-montage-of-freebirthing-after-previous-trauma-t343.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/mistakes-you-encountered-t310.htm Morgaine As I trawl through lists of articles about u/s errors I thought we might discuss other errors that were made during birth. At my first birth the EFM monitor showed my daughter had a distressed heartrate. She was born clearly content, with APGARS og 9 at 1 and 10 at 5 My second birth, the EFM showed that he was doing fine. But his APGARS were 7 at 1 and 3 at 5 _he was CLEARLY distressed although the machine showed no sign of this. This error could have killed my second son! My only ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:37:37 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/mistakes-you-encountered-t310.htm#1649 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/mistakes-you-encountered-t310.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/some-do-s-and-don-ts-in-bereavement-support-t59.htm Sammi I thought this might be a handy read, both for those who have suffered the death of a child (or other loved one), or for people grieving a traumatic birth experience. Do listen and hear what is being said Do acknowledge that the griever's style of grieving will be unique Don't make hard and fast rules about grieving and force a pattern of grief on every griever Do remember that nobody has to justify his or her feelings Do realise that the bereaved has suffered a loss Don't ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:02:25 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/some-do-s-and-don-ts-in-bereavement-support-t59.htm#168 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/some-do-s-and-don-ts-in-bereavement-support-t59.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/a-day-you-ll-never-forget-t227.htm Janet http://www.tabs.org.nz/pdfdocs/simpkin.pdf A Day You’ll Never Forget— The Day You Give Birth to Your First Child By Penny Simkin, PT It happens to every pregnant woman. Other women, even strangers, old and young, approach her in the grocery store, elevator, at the bus stop, almost anywhere, and embark on the “When I was pregnant…” story, or “Let me tell you about my labor!” A swelling belly seems to be an invitation for this kind of well-meaning, sometimes helpful, but ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Thu, 08 May 2008 22:45:59 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/a-day-you-ll-never-forget-t227.htm#1198 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/a-day-you-ll-never-forget-t227.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/take-part-in-research-into-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-postnatal-depression-following-birth-t276.htm sf68 Hi there I hope you dont mind me contacting you. I'm hoping you will take part in some research I am undertaking looking at postnatal depression and post traumatic stess disorder following childbirth. I am conducting the research study at Sussex University with the help of Dr Susan Ayers who is a very experienced researcher in the area of Birth Trauma and postnatal psychological distess in this country. The current research investigates women's general memory, their memories of childbirth, ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:38:51 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/take-part-in-research-into-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-postnatal-depression-following-birth-t276.htm#1444 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/take-part-in-research-into-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-postnatal-depression-following-birth-t276.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/feeling-raw-t46.htm Eilis Ive opened a whole lot of feelings in the last few days. It started watching videos on youtube, mainly this one http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=UlfVzq1YrRg and I feel like all the feelings from my births are right on the surface and ever so raw. Im feeling hurt all over again. I hope its another part of moving forward as maybe I just buried alot of my thoughts and feelings. Im upset but im also mad! Ive got my 1st doctors appt on the 19th and Im really not looking forward to it I know ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:29:56 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/feeling-raw-t46.htm#129 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/feeling-raw-t46.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/take-part-in-research-on-childbirth-t105.htm r.harris1985 Hi all, I hope you dont mind me joining this group. I am hoping some of you might be kind enough to take part in a study that i am currently running regarding birth trauma. I am conducting the research study at Sussex University with the help of Dr Susan Ayers who has undertaken a great deal of the leading research into Postnatal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in this country. The current study is investigating women's memories of childbirth, to try to better understand ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:04:56 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/take-part-in-research-on-childbirth-t105.htm#394 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/take-part-in-research-on-childbirth-t105.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/women-and-suicide-post-birth-t91.htm Janet Maternal mortality and psychiatric morbidity in the perinatal period: challenges and opportunities for prevention in the Australian setting http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/186_07_020407/aus10820_fm.html Considering how many of us have been suicidal as a result of traumatic birth, with or without a history of mental illness, it's fascinating to read a document about women committing suicide after birth without a mention of PTSD. This kind of blinkered approach makes a mockery of ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:50:10 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/women-and-suicide-post-birth-t91.htm#317 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/women-and-suicide-post-birth-t91.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/some-thoughts-on-grief-by-stephanie-dowrick-t69.htm Janet I really like Stephanie Dowrick's writing. I find her full of compassion and wisdom and the recognition that pain brings great joy and growth in our lives. This little excerpt really speaks to me about how to move forward and incorporate our experiences of birth trauma into our lives. The truth is, that after any great loss there is no such thing as normal life. When like returns, "normal" will feel different. Profound grief is not something we get over. In time we get on, sometimes ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:06:04 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/some-thoughts-on-grief-by-stephanie-dowrick-t69.htm#209 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/some-thoughts-on-grief-by-stephanie-dowrick-t69.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/listening-non-judgementally-t58.htm Sammi I went to a "grief and loss" information night with another group I am involved in last night, and got some good resources. Not really sure where to put them so I thought this would be the most appropriate space: You are not listening to me when: You say you understand You say you have an answer to my problem, before I've finished telling you my problem You cut me off before I've finished speaking You finish your sentences for me You are dying to tell me something You ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:43:30 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/listening-non-judgementally-t58.htm#167 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/listening-non-judgementally-t58.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/avoiding-birth-trauma-t32.htm Sammi Pomegranate wrote: I know its only early days but lots more links to resources and information on how to recognise, deal with and avoid trauma in birth I will be posting links and articles as I collect them (a bit time poor at the moment because I'm also starting a business and have a three month old ) BUT, in the meantime, I thought I'd put it out to everyone: Having been through a traumatic birth, what would you do to avoid a similar occurence happening next time around (or ... Birth Trauma Information and Discussion Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:43:53 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/avoiding-birth-trauma-t32.htm#82 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-trauma-information-and-discussion-f20/avoiding-birth-trauma-t32.htm