Birth Trauma Awareness Week - A birth story with mother of two Kristyn Begnall

Maternal Mental Health Matters talks Birth Trauma with mother of two Kristyn Begnall. DEAR LISTENER, PROCEED WITH CAUTION (TRAUMA TRIGGER WARNING): in this episode we speak with Australian mother of two Kristyn about her traumatic birthing experience. The content may be upsetting for some - please proceed with caution. Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2020 runs from 7-13th September. Throughout the week, tune in to insightful, thought-provoking and deeply honouring stories and discussions with people who have experienced birth trauma, clinicians and researchers in this area and maternity advocates working to change the system.If you or anyone you know needs or wants support you can connect with these resources:www.birthtalk.orgwww.panda.org.auhttps://headtohealth.gov.auLifeline (crisis support) 13 11 14Original score 'Opening' by Romy Agam Rom from her album of the same title.Produced, edited and presented by Annalee AtiaPregnancy, Birth and Beyond comes to you from Bundjalung Country at Cavanbah or Byron Bay and we acknowledge with respect and reverence the Arakwal people of the Bunjulung nation, neighbouring clans and people for caring for this country since time immemorial. This special series on Birth Trauma is hosted by Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond and brought to you by Maternal Mental Health Matters Australia, a collaboration between four peak Australian consumer advocacy groups: Safe Motherhood For All, Maternity Choices Australia, Maternity Consumer Network & PBB MediaThe Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond show is part of a wider nonprofit community media and journalism project, PBB Media.All rights reserved. www.pbbmedia.org