One in three Australian women faces birth trauma, advocates demand better training
One in three Australian women experiences birth trauma, prompting calls for mandatory training for maternity staff. Alana Starkie, whose newborn son Tommy died after a traumatic birth in Perth, emphasized the need for better communication during labor. Advocates warn that improved training could significantly reduce psychological trauma linked to childbirth, affecting nearly 20 percent of women.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 12:42 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 12:50 UTC
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