The purpose of Birthing Journeys is to support families who have experienced traumatic pregnancies and births. If you've ever expressed feelings, such as you didn't feel comfortable with something that happened or was done to you during your care or something, "just doesn't feel right" and you received a respose such as, "at least you have a healthy baby and that's the main thing" then birthing journeys is the place for you. Too often I hear women tell me stories such as, "I had to have a cesarean and I really didn't want to, but baby is healthy, so that's ok". These words are coming out of their mouths, but their eyes tell me a different story; one of pain, loss, sorrow, heartbreak and disconnection. No woman should feel like this! Birthing Journeys Support Group is a safe environment where women can share their birth stories and receive empathy to assist with their healing journey. Sharing birth stories in a safe, non-judgemental space and hearing other's stories has proven to help heal from birth trauma as your experience is normalised and respected. There is a library of resourses available for loan and a network of skilled Psychologists, Naturopaths, Yoga instructors, Art therapists & Midwives availabe for you if you feel the need. If you feel you need immediate support to contact one of the following services that can provide this service
• Life line 13 11 14 – 24hr Telephone Crisis Support
• Local hospital with an AE – this will have a CAT – crisis assessment team who will be able to speak to you on the phone
• PANDA – 1300 726 306 mon – fri 9-7pm
