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Traumatic childbirth experience
Birth trauma affects many parents, but support and treatment are available. Find out more about psychological birth trauma and how to get help.
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Anxiety and pregnancy
Antenatal anxiety occurs when you’re pregnant and feelings of anxiety and stress won't go away. Learn to recognise the signs and get the support you need.
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Birth injury (to the baby)
Giving birth in Australia is very safe, but sometimes during birth, the baby suffers an injury. Learn about birth injury causes, types and treatments.
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Anxiety and parenthood
Postnatal anxiety develops in the first year of parenthood and is common in both parents. Learn to recognise the signs and get the support you need.
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Childhood anxieties and fears
Anxious feelings in children are normal, but some anxiety can last longer. Learn how to help your child overcome their fears and when to seek help.
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Recovery after a caesarean
Recovery after a caesarean section, whether it's an emergency or planned, takes several weeks. Find out what to expect after you have had your baby.
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Emergency caesarean
Sometimes birth doesn't go as expected. If you or your baby are at risk, there might be a need to do an emergency caesarean as the safest option.
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What is trauma-informed care?
Trauma-informed care is a way of giving care that recognises and responds to your lived experience. Learn more about trauma informed care here.
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Family violence during pregnancy
Family or domestic violence (DV) can begin or become worse during pregnancy – find out what to do if you or someone you know needs help.
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Sepsis during pregnancy and after childbirth
Sepsis is a life-threatening response that your body has to infection. Sepsis in pregnancy or after childbirth is a medical emergency.
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