The dangers of childbirth - Best Magazine

I worked with the wonderful charity Scope to bring this story to women's magazines. Christie was so wonderfully determined to share the darkness she experienced following a difficult pregnancy and traumatic birth, in the hopes that her story will help others experiencing similar difficulties to feel less alone. There's way too much pressure on women to have instagram-ready pregnancies and births. Just look at Kate Middleton looking all blow-dried, high-heeled and gorgeous hours after her third birth, yesterday! But what happens if you don't feel like posing for photos after your child is born? What if you feel like everything's gone wrong? It can happen - Christie was diagnosed with PTSD after everything that happened to her.After little Elise was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Christie has been supported by Scope. Please do contact them if you are affected by the details of this story. Out now in Best.