Apprendre grâce à l’expérience vécue
Uterine rupture is a rare and often misunderstood obstetric emergency. Behind every statistic is a woman, a family, a baby, and a deeply personal experience.
This space exists to honour those stories. By sharing lived experiences, we help others feel less alone, raise awareness of warning signs, and contribute to better understanding among families and healthcare professionals alike.
All testimonies are shared voluntarily. Some stories may be difficult to read and may include references to trauma, emergency surgery, or loss. We encourage you to read at your own pace and take care of yourself.
Ruby lost her first child to uterine rupture after a septum resection, which led her to the creation of the French nonprofit.
Ruby & Otto
« I was screaming in agony and told to stop being dramatic. »
Katie shares the reality of uterine rupture and the life that followed.
Katie & Jolene
Paige ruptured during TOLAC, but her medical team’s prompt response to her pain prevented a catastrophic outcome.
Page & Nala
After a previous cesarean and a successful VBAC, Caroline chose to labor at home with midwives. Persistent pain and bleeding led to an emergency transfer and the discovery of a complete uterine rupture.
Caroline & Holland
Share your story
If you have experienced a uterine rupture, or witnessed one, and feel able to share your story, we invite you to contact us. Every testimony helps bring visibility to this condition and contributes to better understanding, earlier recognition, and improved outcomes.
You may choose to remain anonymous. Please avoid sharing identifying information or sensitive medical details you are not comfortable making public. If you wish, you can also share photographs to accompany your testimony.