Midwifery
Study links shift work to changes in breast milk hormon...
March 25, 2024
A recent study from La Trobe University suggests a surprising link between a mother’s shift work and the hormones present in her breast milk. The research, led by Dr Lauren Booker, found that mothers who worked multiple night shifts in a row had lower levels of melatonin in their breast milk compared to days they…
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Midwifery
Study links shift work to changes in breast milk hormon...
March 25, 2024
A recent study from La Trobe University suggests a surprising link between a mother’s shift…
Midwifery
Midwifery Workforce Survey – Fight for improved w...
March 1, 2024
The NSWNMA is calling all midwives to participate in our Midwifery Workforce Survey. Your feedback…
Midwifery
‘Free birthing’ and planned home births might sound...
February 21, 2024
The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free…
Midwifery
Midwives urged to have their say in national survey
January 11, 2024
Midwives are being invited to share their workplace experiences to help tackle challenges in the…
Midwifery
Women want to see the same health provider during pregn...
December 23, 2023
In theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the type of health provider they see during pregnancy,…
Midwifery
Queensland appoints Chief Midwife
December 1, 2023
The Queensland Government has committed to expanding maternity services, to address staffing shortages and improve…
Midwifery
Newborn jaundice can be safely and effectively treated...
August 23, 2023
A new study from Westmead Hospital has found newborn babies with jaundice can be safely…
Midwifery
Closing the gap on infant mortality
August 4, 2023
Birthing on Country programs aim to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in effective…
Midwifery
Birthing on Country services centre First Nations cultu...
June 19, 2023
Many Australian women rely on and trust maternity services to see them through pregnancy, labour…