An alarming story. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/a…

This is fascinating - a virtual reality app that enables clinicians to experience what it is like to be a patient in hospital while having a miscarriage, for example. timesofisrael.com/virtual-realit…

NSW birth trauma inquiry: 'The report calls for urgent efforts to address avoidable and preventable factors that contribute to birth trauma...' theguardian.com/australia-news…

This piece about birth trauma in the US shows that disrespect of mothers isn't simply an NHS problem - it's part of a wider culture in maternity. thehill.com/maternal-menta…

Louise Thompson talks about her PTSD after the birth of her son. dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/arti…

The Journal in Ireland is asking women to send in thier birth trauma stories. thejournal.ie/maternity-care…

Please can you help my Bournemouth Uni PhD student Abi Wheeler with this study focusing on impact of birth trauma on breastfeeding.
We're launching in #maternalmenalhealthawarenessweek !

PMHP UK BirthTrauma Prof Amy Brown 🕷🤱🐘 Maternal Mental Health Alliance Research @ Bournemouth University
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'I was diagnosed with PTSD, PND and post natal anxiety as a result of the birth and was able to receive EMDR therapy...It was really tough to go through, but it worked and therapy has made a huge difference.' Awful story, but good that therapy helped. ok.co.uk/lifestyle/my-b…

“I’m shocked at the way women are basically ignored in terms of postnatal care. It’s all about the baby – important, but no one asks the mothers about their health, and particularly the injuries they suffer.' Thank you, Wes Streeting independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

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It’s imperative that the momentum around #BirthTrauma keeps going during the GE campaign Theo Clarke MP Rosie Duffield BirthTrauma and so many others have done such wonderful work, parents have so bravely shared their stories. For the first time - we have felt truly heard.

'The NHS has spent £4.1bn over the last 11 years settling lawsuits involving babies who suffered brain damage when being born, amid claims that maternity units are not learning from mistakes.'

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Theo Clarke MP BirthTrauma NHS England 🧵Thank you Theo Clarke MP Rosie Duffield Cherilyn Mackrory BirthTrauma for everything you’ve done to raise the profile of safety in maternity services. During this nxt 6 weeks of the GE campaign Govt & opposition parties must NOT lose focus on #safematernitycare So much to do!

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It’s been another busy week in Parliament. I’m delighted that in my final question to Prime Minister, before General Election was called, that the Government committed to my call for a national maternity strategy. Thankyou to everyone who has supported my #birthtrauma campaign 🙏

'Siri, a counsellor, was induced at 37 weeks because her baby was too small but was left lying in her broken waters for eight hours and even told off by a midwife for vomiting.' thesun.co.uk/fabulous/27918…

Why does postnatal care only last a few weeks? New data shows it should be years theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The Sarah Vine piece, which shares readers' childbirth stories sent in two decades ago, demonstrates how little has changed in maternity. It's not just about the funding. (NB: behind paywall). dailymail.co.uk/femail/article…