Apr 01 2024 13 mins 1
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;
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Common attitudes around c-section birth
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Supports available
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What happens during a c-section
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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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