Birth Trauma Association

Birth Trauma Association
PO Box 671
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 9AT

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Welcome to the Birth Trauma Association

Download November 2007 Newsletter

The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) supports all women who have had a traumatic birth experience. We understand that, for many different reasons, childbirth may not be the event we planned or expected it to be.

It is estimated that, in the UK alone, this may result in 10,000 women a year developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Also, as many as 200,000 more women may feel traumatised by childbirth and develop some of the symptoms of PTSD.

The BTA wants women to know that they are not alone. On these pages, we offer emotional and practical support to women and their families. We also welcome your comments and thoughts and are happy to offer advice wherever we are able.

"I started to feel I was going to die in that room with no-one listening to me."

"I had flashbacks of the final delivery for weeks afterwards and could not stop thinking about it."

"I blamed myself for not having a good birth."

"No one ever explained to me what I had gone through and I still don't fully understand."

"I still feel bitter, disappointed and yes raped too, to this day."

"Why is it that everyone else had the perfect birth but not me?"

"I felt responsible, that I had somehow let my wife down. I felt terribly guilty that I had not done more."

"They wheeled her away and there was no more comfort I could offer her. It was at this stage that I really panicked."

"Sometimes I feel detached from my daughter, and I've even had thoughts of harm to her or myself."

04/09/08
A new Study on PTSD ... Subsequent Childbirth after Previous Birth Trauma:
In order to help clinicians provide better care to mothers who are having a subsequent childbirth after suffering through a previous traumatic birth, Cheryl Beck (Professor at the University of Connecticut) and Sue Watson (chairperson of TABS) are now conducting a research study on this topic. Find out more

04/09/08
Have you avoided/postponed getting pregnant due to your fear of childbirth? Would you like to help with research into this issue? Find out more here

24/07/08
Have you been affected by third or fourth degree tears? Would you be able to represent the Birth Trauma Association at a meeting in Solihull on 20th September? Fares can be paid. Please contact enquiries if so.

16/06/08
True North Productions are currently developing a potential documentary that hopes to sensitively and compassionately tell the story of women who suffer from a morbid fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Find out more

13/05/08
Around 600,000 women give birth in England every year, and choosing where and how to give birth is an important decision. Find out how maternity units supported mothers in your area on the new Healthcare Commission Maternity pages

04/05/08
The Times Online reports on a surprising new treatment for PTSD Find out more

25/01/08
Healthcare Commission Review
The most comprehensive review of maternity services ever carried out - View the results for your trust here

15/10/07
Professor Cheryl Beck is conducting a research study on Subsequent Childbirth after a Previous Birth Trauma. If you would like to take part in the research, please read the recruitment notice on our news page.

IMPORTANT NEWS
The NICE guidelines on Intrapartum Care: management and delivery of care to women in labour were launched in September 2007. View the guidelines

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