ROUNDTABLE: Navigating the challenges that can follow a traumatic birth

Following our episode with Sophie Walker of Australian Birth Stories, who shared her traumatic first birth experience, this season’s final roundtable discussion unpacks how the mental and physical toll of a birth not going to plan can extend well beyond that day. To discuss birth trauma and why communication could be key in avoiding it, host Davina Smith is joined by Dr Peter Wood, obstetrician and gynaecologist who has delivered more than 3,000 babies, who shares his message of healing for mothers feeling that they are ‘broken’, and Katie Peterson, clinical team leader and psychologist from Gidget Foundation, who explains why good mental health is such a crucial part of recovering from birth trauma. Need support? Head to the Gidget Foundation Australia website for more information.  You can learn more about Dr Peter Wood on his website, drpeterwood.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.