After 20 hours of labour, Giuditta’s baby’s heart rate dropped. What followed was shock that would stay with her for years.

Birth trauma may not be the intention – and in some cases it’s unavoidable when medical staff intervene to save the life of the mother and child. But in other cases, it’s preventable, say mothers who ...

Bringing new life into the world is overwhelmingly described and discussed as a joyous, miraculous experience. And while this can certainly be true, the automatic emphasis on the beautiful aspects of ...

In a bold response to the systemic shortcomings exposed by the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, the Maternity Consumer Network (MCN) is proud to announce ...

Australia’s troubled private health sector has been shutting down maternity wards, leaving women at greater risk for traumatic and dangerous births. Financial instability and staffing issues have ...

When preparing to welcome your new baby into the world, you may have thought of everything. You probably decorated their nursery and lovingly prepared adorable outfits for photos. However, have you ...

As Sheryl crouched on all fours in a birthing pool in a Yorkshire hospital, she became convinced her baby boy was going to die. Between the crippling contractions that felt like a hot knife through ...

WARNING: This story mentions trauma and suicide. Explainer - Birth is supposed to be a beautiful and powerful thing, right? Well, not always. For some, birth can be distressing, upsetting and ...

New data has shown that an initiative to reduce preterm births in Australia has led to a significant decrease in rates of potentially harmful early birth and improved pregnancy outcomes for women ...