The delivery of a baby can be a positive experience for some families, but for others, it can be very negative, resulting in physical and/or emotional injuries (trauma).
- Birth trauma impacts 1 in 3 Australian women and birthing people.
- 1 in 20 mothers show signs of postpartum PTSD 12 weeks after giving birth
- 1 in 4 first-time mothers will sustain life-altering physical injuries during childbirth
- Fathers, partners and health professionals can experience birth-related trauma
BTA is the only charity in Australia dedicated to supporting women, birthing people and their partners who have experienced birth-related trauma. The BTA sees first-hand stories from the community and increasing evidence of the far-reaching and devastating impact that birth-related trauma, including psychological and physical injuries, has on birthing parents. This includes impacts on the ability to care for children, relationships, their place in the community, and their ability to return to the workforce.
Our work is underpinned by the expertise of our clinical advisory group and our consumer networks, as those with a lived experience of birth-related trauma shape all of our work. We are dedicated to supporting families nationwide who have been impacted by birth-related trauma. We recognise that our purpose can only be achieved by working collaboratively with a diverse range of people and professions, both domestically and internationally. Each group brings essential strengths and contributions that assist us in developing and executing information and resources to better prevent, diagnose, and treat those impacted by birth-related trauma.
Our vision is for safer births and better healing.
How will your funds be used?
BTA is a not-for-profit organisation that works with affected women, birthing people, partners and their families, health professionals, and key stakeholder groups to reduce the debilitating impact of birth-related trauma.
Your support will enable us to continue providing free support to parents, expand on our educational resources for parents and professionals, while we advocate for better outcomes for future families.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waterways upon which we live and work. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their strong and continuing connection to land, culture and spirit.
The delivery of a baby can be a positive experience for some families, but for others, it can be very negative, resulting in physical and/or emotional injuries (trauma).
- Birth trauma impacts 1 in 3 Australian women and birthing people.
- 1 in 20 mothers show signs of postpartum PTSD 12 weeks after giving birth
- 1 in 4 first-time mothers will sustain life-altering physical injuries during childbirth
- Fathers, partners and health professionals can experience birth-related trauma
BTA is the only charity in Australia dedicated to supporting women, birthing people and their partners who have experienced birth-related trauma. The BTA sees first-hand stories from the community and increasing evidence of the far-reaching and devastating impact that birth-related trauma, including psychological and physical injuries, has on birthing parents. This includes impacts on the ability to care for children, relationships, their place in the community, and their ability to return to the workforce.
Our work is underpinned by the expertise of our clinical advisory group and our consumer networks, as those with a lived experience of birth-related trauma shape all of our work. We are dedicated to supporting families nationwide who have been impacted by birth-related trauma. We recognise that our purpose can only be achieved by working collaboratively with a diverse range of people and professions, both domestically and internationally. Each group brings essential strengths and contributions that assist us in developing and executing information and resources to better prevent, diagnose, and treat those impacted by birth-related trauma.
Our vision is for safer births and better healing.
How will your funds be used?
BTA is a not-for-profit organisation that works with affected women, birthing people, partners and their families, health professionals, and key stakeholder groups to reduce the debilitating impact of birth-related trauma.
Your support will enable us to continue providing free support to parents, expand on our educational resources for parents and professionals, while we advocate for better outcomes for future families.
Yes
Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waterways upon which we live and work. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their strong and continuing connection to land, culture and spirit.
