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AAPi in the Media - increase sessions for women impacted by birth trauma

Posted on 15 July 2024

This Birth Trauma Awareness Week, Director Carly Dober spoke on 2SM News regarding AAPi's calls for 40 rebated psychology sessions for women needing support as a result of birth trauma. 

"We know that one in four mothers experience some PTSD symptoms after birth, and one in 16 meet all the criteria for having PTSD. And what we know as well is that early intervention is key. We can get mothers feeling better so they're able to look after themselves, their baby, and to participate fully in their community," she said. 

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