Ep26: Birth Trauma, PTSD & Learning to Trust Your Body Again, with Amelia — Worcestershire

This week, Olly heads to Worcestershire to run alongside Amelia, whose experience reminds us that bringing a healthy baby home doesn't always mean the journey was safe—or free from trauma.Unlike many of our guests, Amelia didn't experience infertility or baby loss. But after a straightforward path to pregnancy, her second birth became a life-threatening medical emergency.Following days of labour after her waters broke, Amelia says she felt pressured into an induction she had already decided she wasn't comfortable with. After finally giving birth, she suffered a catastrophic postpartum haemorrhage, lost around five litres of blood, underwent emergency surgery under general anaesthetic, developed sepsis, required blood transfusions, and was left with post-traumatic stress disorder.In this powerful conversation, Amelia shares:Why informed consent during childbirth mattersThe lasting impact of birth trauma and PTSDLearning to trust her body again through movement and fitnessWhy charities like Tommy's are vital in improving maternity careHer thoughts on the latest maternity care review and why meaningful change is urgently neededAmelia's story is a powerful reminder that making pregnancy and birth safer doesn't end when a baby is born.👉 Follow the journey and support the cause at marathonsformiracles.comAll episodes contain sensitive discussions around pregnancy loss and grief. Experiences shared are personal and are not a substitute for medical advice. Please seek professional support if needed. Listener discretion advised.