Midwifery

News
Experts say late caesareans linked to preterm births

AAP - 28-09-2017

Women who had a caesarean when fully dilated should have their cervix closely monitored during subsequent pregnancies, say experts. Emergency

 
Free in-home midwife visits help new mums

HealthTimes - 25-08-2017

New mums are being given extra care and support outside their hospital stay through Gold Coast Private Hospital's program that provides two free in-home visits from a

 
ANU study reveals costs of maternal health

HealthTimes - 10-08-2017

New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has for the first time identified and quantified the factors pushing up maternal health costs in the New South Wales

 
Miscarriages and birth defects can be prevented by taking Vitamin B3

AAP - 10-08-2017

Australian scientists at the Victor Chang Institute have discovered miscarriages and birth defects can be prevented by simply taking a Vitamin B3 supplement.

 
Midwives leading the way in reducing domestic violence during pregnancy

HealthTimes - 16-06-2017

Improving how midwives can lead the way in reducing domestic violence during pregnancy - This is just one of the Griffith University School of Nursing and Midwifery good news

 
'Natural caesareans' recommended by experts

AAP - 07-06-2017

A 'natural caesarean' enhances bonding between mother and baby and should be encouraged by doctors, a British expert says. There's

 
Mums either gain too much or too little weight during pregnancy

AAP - 07-06-2017

Almost half of all mums-to-be put on too much weight during pregnancy while more than a fifth don't gain enough, a Monash University study shows.

 
Women who suffer from post-partum psychosis have hope

AAP - 20-04-2017

An Australian study has shown proper treatment for post-partum psychosis can keep mums and bubs together. Women who suffer from post-partum psychosis

 
Nasal spray may reduce the risk of postpartum haemorrhage

AAP - 22-03-2017

Australian researchers have developed an inhalable form of the 'love' hormone oxytocin which they believe could prevent thousands of pregnant

 
Post-natal mental health unit available in Queensland

AAP - 15-03-2017

Queensland mums struggling with mental health conditions can receive treatment without being separated from their babies at a new unit on the Gold Coast.

 

Article Search

To search for an article, enter a keyword term and click SEARCH

Practice Hubs

For practice specific information, select a field from the list below:

COMPANY

CONNECT