18. NSW Inquiry into Birth Trauma: Key Insights with Chair, Emma Hurst MP

One in three women experience birth trauma. So, what's being done about it?

In May 2024, the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Birth Trauma released its report, which included five findings and 43 recommendations.

In this episode of Law Matters, Catherine Henry talks to the Chair of the Inquiry, MP for the NSW Animal Justice Party, Emma Hurst.

Together, they discuss:

• Why continuity of midwifery care is so vital to good birthing outcomes
• The experience of women who have sought legal advice following a traumatic birth
• The recommendations that were voted down by the inquiry committee that Emma felt so strongly about, she wrote a dissenting statement.

Disclaimer 

While this podcast is aimed to be informative, it is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. You should see a solicitor for complete advice that relates directly to your situation.

For more information:

• Access our free information resource
• Download our free eBook, Women and the Law
• Listen to the full episode of Law Matters with CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association, Amy Dawes here.
• Find the full report on the NSW Select Committee Birth Trauma Inquiry here.

If you have a legal issue and live in regional NSW you can find out more at Catherine Henry Lawyers, or call the team on 1800 874 949.