Ava Anna Johannson, a survivor of child abuse in Germany, shares her struggles with trauma while giving birth. Her experiences, particularly how she felt treated like an object during medical procedures, mirror her childhood abuse. A study surveying over 600 survivors reveals that violent and disrespectful treatment during childbirth is a crucial women's health issue. The call for targeted trauma-sensitive training and better support services for medical staff is emphasized to prevent triggering past traumas for survivors.
Many survivors worry about having children due to fear of repeating their trauma, as detailed by survivor Ava Anna Johannson, highlighting a need for trauma-sensitive care.
Johannson reflects on her childbirth experience, saying, 'I was treated like an object, not being talked to about my own needs, which mirrored past abuse.'
The study surveyed over 600 childhood sexual abuse survivors, revealing that violence during childbirth is a significant women's health issue.
Johannson's traumatic experience during childbirth emphasizes the need for better awareness and training for medical staff in dealing with trauma survivors.
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