Amid the joy of new life, a silent battle rages. Birth trauma, often silenced, affects countless Australian mothers, partners, and families. Its impact can ripple through mental, physical, and emotional realms, altering the childbirth experience and the issue calls for awareness and support.
Women and families deserve acknowledgment, healing, and resources to navigate this emotional terrain. Birth trauma's ripple effect on mental health underscores the urgency of de-stigmatization and accessible mental health care. From postnatal care reforms to open conversations, addressing birth trauma's impact is paramount.
To help shed light on this often-overlooked reality, ignite conversations, and work towards a birth experience marked by empowerment, compassion, and recovery,
Hygieia Health has been founded- a not for profit dedicated to the sacred work of birth and the impact it has on the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of women, their families, and birth workers.
“As a non-profit organisation with a charitable purpose of promoting the prevention and treatment of birth trauma, we strive to provide birth workers, obstetricians, midwives, and doulas with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for themselves and others, and to return birth to its rightful place as a profound rite of passage. Our mission is to support women on their journey to childbirth, ensuring that they receive safe and trauma-free birth services and support.”
To raise funds and support Mammas with better birthing choices,
Hygieia Health have launched their
Birth Trauma Awareness Raffle. The raffle is open to all Australian states and tickets are priced at $5 each, 5 tickets for $20, 8 tickets for $30, 10 tickets for $35, or 15 tickets for $50!
There are 20 raffle prizes up for grabs ranging in value from $30- $900 including: