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…
29 days ago
Midwifery
Midwives warn Minister over maternity staffing
January 29, 2019
Public hospital maternity unit staffing levels are too low to provide safe care and overworked…
Midwifery
Rallies put understaffing of midwives in the spotlight
January 29, 2019
The public are increasingly aware of the need for ratios to overcome a statewide shortage…
Midwifery
Midwives reclaim their heritage
January 14, 2019
Midwives should be proud of the role they have played in protecting women throughout history.
Midwifery
Mandated ratios will bring midwives back
December 3, 2018
Public sector midwives working part-time or casual would work more hours if there were mandated…
Midwifery
Perinatal Anxiety And Depression Is More Serious And Co...
November 9, 2018
PANDA Week (November 11-17) was established by Perinatal Anxiety And Depression Australia in 2005 to…
Midwifery
Poor Women Who Use Midwives Have Healthier Babies
October 10, 2018
A study published in the British Medical Journal Open reports that midwifery patients were 41…
Midwifery
Public back midwives in staffing campaign
August 1, 2018
Maternity staff at Wollongong Hospital have made gains in their campaign to raise staffing levels…
Midwifery
Consumer power pushes for better births
August 1, 2018
An active group of Wollongong mums is showing how health care consumers can influence hospitals…
Midwifery
Recruitment woes for regional maternity unit
August 1, 2018
Difficulty in recruiting experienced midwives and a dwindling casual pool are serious challenges for Shoalhaven…