Birth is often painted as a moment of pure joy, but what happens when the reality is far more complicated?  In this deeply personal episode, Sophie Walker shares her journey through birth trauma, unexpected interventions, and the road to recovery.

From her meticulously planned birth plan unravelling in the delivery room amid worried family, to the emotional and physical toll, Sophie opens up about the challenges so many mothers face but few discuss.

Host Davina Smith also explores the importance of education and community support through Sophie’s podcast, ‘Australian Birth Stories’. 

 

Need support? Head to the Gidget Foundation Australia website for more information. 

Learn more about Sophie on her Instagram, @australianbirthstories or on their website, australianbirthstories.com  

Birth is often painted as a moment of pure joy, but what happens when the reality is far more complicated?&nbsp; In this deeply personal episode, Sophie Walker shares her journey through birth trauma, unexpected interventions, and the road to recovery.
From her meticulously planned birth plan unravelling in the delivery room amid worried family, to the emotional and physical toll, Sophie opens up about the challenges so many mothers face but few discuss.
Host Davina Smith also explores the importance of education and community support through Sophie&rsquo;s podcast, <a href="https://play.listnr.com/podcast/australian-birth-stories?utm_source=listnr&amp;utm_medium=web_responsive&amp;utm_campaign=internal_share&amp;utm_content=eaAkREEePRIqCzEQlV8Dw" data-outlook-id="eee134bc-aff5-457b-92cf-7736ef8bbeda">&lsquo;Australian Birth Stories&rsquo;.</a>&nbsp;
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Need support? Head to the Gidget Foundation Australia <a href="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/" data-outlook-id="e0b406f7-85f5-45b8-a19f-171c1b698b98">website</a> for more information.&nbsp;
Learn more about Sophie on her Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/australianbirthstories/?hl=en" data-outlook-id="9a395bed-1039-4612-90fe-fcebba8f1cf1">@australianbirthstories</a> or on their website, <a href="https://australianbirthstories.com/" data-outlook-id="d83a9640-aebf-4178-a270-0f0cceb6e8ec">australianbirthstories.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Join news presenter Davina Smith in a podcast that tells the silent truth of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) loudly, in raw and honest accounts from some of the one in five mothers and one and ten fathers living with it. Paired with expert insights from psychologists and counsellors in the field, this podcast, made in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia, explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.  

Join news presenter Davina Smith in a podcast that tells the silent truth of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) loudly, in raw and honest accounts from some of the one in five mothers and one and ten fathers living with it. Paired with expert insights from psychologists and counsellors in the field, this podcast, made in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia, explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.

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