Midwifery
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Midwives push for insurance fix
Homebirth advocates are urging the federal government to address an insurance gap they say could reduce access to homebirth services…
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Can birth debriefs prevent trauma?
As awareness of birth trauma grows, researchers are questioning whether routine postnatal debriefing is effective and encouraging more individualised approaches…
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NSW reports 10% midwife workforce growth
NSW has increased its midwifery workforce by more than 10 per cent since 2023, while expanding continuity of care models…
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Vitamin K uptake falls as experts urge awareness
Declining vitamin K uptake among newborns in Australia and overseas has prompted renewed attention on a treatment widely recommended at…
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What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’?
A coronial inquest is examining why Melbourne influencer Stacey Warnecke chose a freebirth, as researchers warn rising numbers of women…
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Safe Staffing rolled out in postnatal wards
NSW has begun implementing safe staffing ratios in seven postnatal wards, with Health Minister Ryan Park saying the reform will…
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Support sessions ease midwife burnout
A large UTS study has found that regular Group Clinical Supervision sessions can reduce burnout among midwives, offering meaningful support…
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Midwife continuity reduces risk of birth trauma
New research by Western Sydney University found that seeing the same midwife or team of midwives was associated with lower…
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What causes ‘extreme morning sickness’?
Around one in 50 pregnant women experience morning sickness so extreme they are unable to eat or drink normally or…
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Bridging critical health gaps with CPD
Far from being a mere regulatory requirement, CPD plays a large part in shaping a dynamic and responsive midwifery workforce…
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