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Climbing Mount Snowdon for MASIC!

Huge congratulations and thanks to MASIC advocate Leonnie who (after 9 hours of non-stop walking, 70mph wind, hailstones, freezing temperatures, no toilets and an injury or two) climbed Mount Snowdon on 20th September 2023 and raised an amazing £1,121 for MASIC! 

“As some of you know, my life was turned upside down 6 years ago, following a traumatic birth with my son. I lost my career, my home and most importantly, myself, as a result of these injuries. I’ve experienced some of my darkest days since becoming an injured mum, and I’ve felt more alone than ever.

Having had some reconstructive surgery earlier this year, and with the prospect of facing further surgeries in the future, I’m determined to start living life to the full, after 6 years of hiding in the shadows. You don’t really ever hear of bowel incontinence issues caused by severe tears in childbirth, but I’m on a mission to change that.

I did it. As a bowel incontinent mum, I climbed a mountain. And not only did I climb a mountain, I raised over £1100 for a charity so dear to my heart. This one is for them, all the bowel incontinent mamas out there ❤️”

 

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Looking for support?

There is support available if you need it, don’t suffer in silence and don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice.

MASIC can help you over come the physical and emotional trauma you may have experienced during and after child birth. We can support you and guide you to helpful resources, all you need to do is get in touch.

Not sure where to start?

Please call the MASIC 24h freephone Birth Injury Support Helpline 0808 1640833

The stats speak for themselves.
More women are affected and need support…

85%

of women with severe birth injury said it impacted on their relationship with their child

78%

were affected by traumatic memories of the birth

52%

stated they were embarrassed by the symptoms of their injury

49%

of women affected said they doubted their ability to mother

45%

suffered postnatal depression as a result of their injury

24%

of women affected regretted having a child because of the injuries sustained