Midwifery
During COVID-19, women are opting for ‘freebirthi...
July 10, 2020
The pandemic is prompting some Australian pregnant women to give birth at home without a midwife or registered health provider, according to a survey out this week. Another new survey helps explain why. The number of women who say they have either had or were thinking about “freebirthing” is concerning, due to the increased risk…
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Midwifery
During COVID-19, women are opting for ‘freebirthi...
July 10, 2020
The pandemic is prompting some Australian pregnant women to give birth at home without a…
Midwifery
Midwives can help detect domestic violence – hereR...
July 7, 2020
One in six Australian women experience physical or sexual violence by someone they know at…
Midwifery
20% of pregnant Australian women don’t receive th...
June 22, 2020
One-fifth of Australian women still don’t receive mental health checks both before and after the…
Midwifery
Midwives deliver unwavering support during COVID-19
May 5, 2020
Ask any midwife about their professional skills and guidance, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Midwifery
Pregnant health workers at specific risk of COVID-19: R...
March 26, 2020
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has urged employers…
Midwifery
Coronavirus with a baby: what you need to know to prepa...
March 25, 2020
If you have a baby, you may be worried about your child catching the novel…
Midwifery
Coronavirus while pregnant or giving birth: here’...
March 16, 2020
Having a baby is stressful enough without a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and all the associated…
Midwifery
Midwife’s registration cancelled over false renewal d...
December 19, 2019
A midwife’s registration has been cancelled by the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia, after…
Midwifery
Private system delivers poor value on maternity
December 10, 2019
Mothers relying on private health cover pay much more than those who use a public…