The way you give birth does not define your worth as a mother or your motherhood journey. It's merely the start of being a Mum. 

 

In this episode, we’ll explore;

• Common attitudes around c-section birth

• Supports available

• What happens during a c-section

• How c-sections are prioritized

Mental health supports;

Lifeline

Immediate crisis support

13 11 14 (24/7)

 

Beyond Blue 

Free telephone and online counseling

1300 224 636 (24/7)

 

PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Helpline

‘Supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.’

1300 726 306 (Mon-Sat, 9am-7:30pm)

 

ForWhen Helpline

‘Mental health support for expecting and new parents.’

1300 24 23 22  (Mon-Fri, 9am-4.30pm)

 

Australiasian Birth Trauma Association 

Family guide to debriefing 

https://birthtrauma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/The-ABTA-Guide-to-Debriefing-1.pdf

 

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