The Day My Vagina Broke

What They Don't Tell You About Childbirth

Stephanie Thompson

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Michael Hanrahan Publishing
08 November 2019

Health & Self-Help; Women's health; Pregnancy, birth & baby care

Becoming a mother is a simple, natural act ... right? It's the circle of life? You're a woman - you know what to do ... surely? But what happens when your birth does not go even remotely as planned?

Childbirth is no longer simply 'secret women's business' - it is now big business. And women everywhere are paying for information to help them on their journey to motherhood, only to find a very one-sided view about how a birth 'should' be. It's like being given only half the textbook, only it's presented in such a way that you can't tell - which is the reason so many women are feeling stuck. This book tells you what you don't know but need to know. The Day My Vagina Broke is much more than one woman's birth story. It is written for all women to:

reveal the massive need for factual and unbiased information to be made easily available to prospective parents, so they can make informed choices break down the culture of silence and judgement surrounding childbirth challenge ideologies and systemic issues that leave women feeling isolated and abandoned after birth trauma make the case for moving away from a one-size-fits-many approach to antenatal care towards a model of individualised assessment and care inspire the broken mummas who have experienced birth trauma to change the way they see themselves and know they can heal help women to have childbirth experiences that prioritise the health and wellbeing of both baby and mumma.

The Day My Vagina Broke tells the story of Stephanie Thompson's journey to motherhood, and of medical professionals who dismissed her fears and concerns. The author writes openly about her traumatic birth, and the ongoing physical, emotional and physiological impacts of her injuries. But it is also a story of hope, courage and heart that explores ways to adjust and live with a new reality, and to finally find a way to begin to heal. It's essential reading for all mothers and the professionals charged with caring for them.

By: Stephanie Thompson
Imprint: Michael Hanrahan Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
ISBN: 9781925921342
ISBN 10: 1925921344
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 08 November 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

First and foremost, Stephanie Thompson is an awesome and brave mumma (and wife). The long journey to becoming a mum is her greatest achievement. Her 'never-die' attitude and resilience to adversity was never going to let cancer or birth trauma stop her from trying to be the 'best' mum she can be. With over 15 years' experience working as an educator and leader, she knows how important advocacy is for making real change. After completing her degree in Education, she worked as a critical responder in Child Protection for a few years before heading into the classrooms of public schools across Sydney for the next decade. Prior to the birth of her babies, she was an education consultant for some of the top private schools in Sydney, Melbourne and Tasmania. It was at the same time she was running a small tea business and competing in Triathlons. Busy is what she does best. Stephanie lives with her loving husband, two little people and two fat cats on the South Coast of New South Wales. She isn't able to be a teacher, a triathlete or tea business owner anymore. The trauma from her birth has left her body broken. But of course, that is not the end of the story. After looking in all the wrong places for her resolve, she discovered writing. Writing is now a way she is trying to make way for change in this childbirth space. She has started the 'Bravemumma' community and is working hard to advocate for the sisterhood to band together and support one another in what is already a difficult time. Her main aim is to ensure women can feel empowered to make informed decisions about their birth - and beyond in motherhood. When she manages to find a spare 32 minutes, she enjoys watching The Let Down, while folding the Mt.Washmore of baby clothes with a cup of tea.

Reviews for The Day My Vagina Broke: What They Don't Tell You About Childbirth

'This book reveals that 21st-century postnatal women still face barriers to care due to a prevailing orthodoxy that birth is sacrosanct and the vagina is a taboo topic.' - Elizabeth M. Skinner, PhD, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney 'This book is marvellous. It's very true, and moving, and it'll make a difference. Stephanie has done something truly important.' - Professor Hans Peter Dietz, Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sydney Medical School Nepean