The Day My Vagina Broke : What They Don't Tell You About Childbirth - Stephanie Thompson

The Day My Vagina Broke

What They Don't Tell You About Childbirth

By: Stephanie Thompson

Paperback | 6 November 2019

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The Day My Vagina Broke' follows one woman's journey to becoming a mumma and how she had no idea childbirth could break your vagina… and you. Once you're pregnant the rest is easy right? No. Knowing parenting wouldn't be easy, Stephanie Thompson never thought too much about how the baby would actually arrive, and how that was, in fact, the hardest part of the journey so far.

Many women feel foolish for not knowing what they didn't know; they found out the hard way. 'The Day My Vagina Broke' is about breaking the silence on the secret women's code around childbirth and empowering mums-to-be at their most vulnerable time. After going through her own tough childbirth experience, Stephanie wants other mothers to be informed about all birthing methods and be empowered to decide which method is best for their individual needs, not what they hear or read as being the ‘best'.

This book builds a sisterhood of support by taking away the pressure and judgement so many women place on themselves and others. While this is a tough subject, ‘The Day My Vagina Broke’ also provides hope for those who have been through a difficult birth and shows that you can still enjoy that wonderful moment you meet your baby for the first time.

About the Author

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.
Industry Reviews

'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

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