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Midwifery
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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Midwifery
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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Clinical Practice
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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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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News
140,000 babies protected against RSV
Australia’s world-leading infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunisation program has demonstrated remarkable success this winter, significantly reducing hospital admissions for…
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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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Industry & Reform
Government rolls out free vaccine program for pregnant Australians
Expectant mothers will have access to free vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next month under a major expansion of…
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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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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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