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Career & Learning
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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Midwifery
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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Midwifery
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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Legal Corner
Young mothers ignored: Final day of NSW birth trauma inquiry
The final hearing of the New South Wales birth trauma inquiry has heard from two young mothers about their traumatic…
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Specialty Focus
Women want to see the same health provider during pregnancy, birth and beyond
Hazel Keedle, Western Sydney University and Hannah Dahlen, Western Sydney University In theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the…
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Specialty Focus
Canberra home-birthing program expands
Growing demand for Canberra's home-birthing service has led to an expansion to all of the ACT following 100 successful deliveries.…
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Clinical Practice
VR helping midwives in rural Qld deliver babies
Virtual reality (VR) is helping to create safer birthing experiences for Queensland mothers and their babies in remote towns. Nurses…
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Legal Corner
“The MeToo moment for birth”: NSW birth trauma inquiry
“I’m sorry.” These are the words that Naomi Bowden repeated as she tearfully attempted to get through her opening statement…
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News
TikTok videos criticised by experts for birth control misinformation
An expert panel has said social media myths could contribute to high rates of unplanned pregnancies in Australia and urged…
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News
Newborn’s death in hospital was preventable, court finds
One hospital's mistake claimed the life of Jon and Diana Searle’s first child, but a court has found the baby’s…
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