Midwifery
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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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Pregnancy trend putting babies at risk
New data show that maternal immunisation rates have been slipping, leaving more pregnant women and infants unprotected. Experts across Australia…
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Immersive midwifery training transforms rural care
The Midwifery Strength with Immersion Model (SwIM) program, a collaborative effort between Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital and Queensland Health, is…
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NT maternity crisis laid bare at forum
During a closed forum this week, hundreds of Territorians – including families, midwives, doctors and healthcare advocates – shared their…
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Public vs private. Which is safer for childbirth?
A study has found women who give birth in the public system are less likely to have a caesarean, more…
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