Antenatal Education and Support
We have developed ThinkNatal™️, a series of educational resources aimed at providing support and information on a variety of topics that are often excluded or underrepresented in existing antenatal education. This is in collaboration with parents and a range of clinicians involved in maternity care, such as midwives, obstetricians, pelvic health physiotherapists and mental health clinicians.
Welcome to ThinkNatal™️
Our philosophy is to encourage a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and individualised approach to pregnancy, birth and postpartum care that recognises each person’s life experiences, values, wants, needs and physical health requirements and we encourage our health professionals to do the same.
Birth Trauma Australia has developed two pillars of ThinkNatal™️ Education and Training.
First, our guided education and training offer comprehensive insights into diverse facets of pre and postnatal care relating to birth-related trauma. Through expert-led sessions, we empower you with knowledge from those with lived experience kindly sharing their experiences and insights. Complementing this, our second pillar delivers resources through diverse multimedia formats. This not only serves to educate but also informs healthcare professionals and communities alike. At ThinkNatal™️, we prioritise your wellbeing by combining the strength of guided learning and an array of multimedia resources, creating a holistic support and education system for all.
ThinkNatal™️ Education and Training Hub
Our philosophy is to encourage a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and individualised approach to pregnancy, birth and postpartum care that recognises each person’s life experiences, values, wants, needs and physical health requirements and we encourage our health professionals to do the same.
Talk About Change – Recovering After A Vaginal Birth
Watch our short video: Talk About Change – Recovering After A Vaginal Birth, designed to support your recovery and wellbeing.
Talk About Change – Recovering After A Vaginal Birth Poster
A free resource for health professionals to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
Talk About Change – Recovering After A Vaginal Birth information kit
You may wish to find further information by downloading this resource, giving you additional information about recovery.
Talk About Change – Recovering after a Vaginal Birth Resource Summary
Download our one page summary: an overview of all of the resources available for this module supporting recovery after vaginal birth.
The Road Forward – Recovery after a Caesarean Birth Video
Watch our short video: The Road Forward – Recovery after a Caesarean Birth, designed to support your recovery and wellbeing.
The Road Forward – Recovery after a Caesarean Birth Poster
A free resource for health professionals to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
The Road Forward – Recovery after a Caesarean Birth information kit
You may wish to find further information by downloading this resource, giving you additional information about recovery.
The Road Forward – Recovery after a Caesarean Birth 5 tips to Recovery
Download our top five tips for recovery from a Caesarean birth resource.
Assisted Vaginal Births Video
Watch our short video: Assisted vaginal births, designed for you to start a meaningful conversation with your health professional.
Assisted Vaginal Birth A4 Poster
A free resource for health professionals to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
Assisted Vaginal Births Information and discussion guide
You may wish to find further information by downloading this resource to use as a conversation prompt with your health professional.
Assisted Vaginal Births Resources Overview
Download our one page summary – an overview of all of the resources available for this Assisted Vaginal Birth module.
Perineal Tear – Stop the Tear, Support and Care Video
Perineal tears video, to start a meaningful conversation with your health provider about reducing the risk of a tear occurring.
Perineal Tear Education A4 Poster
A free resource for health professionals to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
Perineal Tear Information and Discussion Guide
You may wish to find further information by downloading this resource to use as a conversation prompt with your health provider.
Perineal Tear Resource overview
Download our one page summary for our perineal tears resources – an overview of all of the resources available for this module.
Pelvic Floor Video Part One
Watch our short video about the pelvic floor, designed for you to start a meaningful conversation with your health provider.
Pelvic Floor Education A4 Poster One
A free resource for health professionals to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
Pelvic Floor Video Part Two
Watch our short video about the pelvic floor, designed for you to start a meaningful conversation with your health provider.
Pelvic Floor Education A4 Poster Two
A free resource for health professionals to be displayed in workplaces or used to simplify conversations, or as an ice breaker.
Are you a professional working with women, birthing people, and their families? Do you encounter birth-related trauma in your workplace?
BTA provides various training and educational to support the health and community sectors. Launched in February 2024, ThinkNatal™️ Training and Education Hub offers support services to Women+, birthing people, partners, and non-birthing parents who have experienced birth-related trauma and addresses the unmet needs of birthing families throughout Australia. Additionally, we advocate for improved support systems for individuals who have witnessed birth trauma in their workplaces.
Through research and our peer-to-peer support programs, we have gained valuable insights into the nature, scope and impact of birth-related trauma. We are now able to use these insights to inform the development of comprehensive, certified birth-related trauma training. There is a critical need to educate and up-skill in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of birth-related trauma. For Health Professionals, we have a range of educational resources and CPD training modules to aid your professional development.
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