In Conversation with Royal Women's Hospital CEO Sue Matthews
15 April, 2024An hour after the final call for visitors to leave, Professor Sue Matthews — now CEO of Royal Women's Hospital — found a man by his wife's bedside in the gynaecology ward she was working at.
Antipsychotics use in pregnancy not linked to childhood NDDs: study
20 March, 2024Many women and pregnant people using antipsychotics may feel concerned about the potential risks they pose to their unborn baby.
Bridging the maternal care gap
14 February, 2024 by Deepak Biswal*In 2021, around 46% of first-time mothers had a postnatal stay of less than one day, according to new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Aust research driving global postpartum haemorrhage guidelines
09 February, 2024More than 14 million women globally experience postpartum haemorrhage, resulting in 70,000 maternal deaths a year.
Tanya Vogt to helm ANMAC
29 January, 2024The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Board has announced that Tanya Vogt will be the organisation's new CEO.
40 million women experience health problems after childbirth: research
13 December, 2023Many postpartum conditions cause considerable suffering in women’s daily life long after birth, yet they are largely under-recognised and under-reported.
Virtus, 23Strands and Monash receive funding for IVF study
11 December, 2023Virtus Health, healthtech startup 23Strands and Monash University have received $3m in federal government funding for an IVF study.
Change to gestational diabetes testing: a pandemic silver lining?
23 November, 2023Thanks to research from the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, a reduction in unnecessary glucose testing may well be one of the silver linings of the pandemic.
Delayed cord clamping in preterm babies reduces death risk by half
15 November, 2023Two University of Sydney-led studies have given further weight to the benefits of delayed cord clamping.
Links between physical job risks and preterm birth: study
27 October, 2023The Monash University-led study found that pregnant women were at significantly increased risk of preterm birth if they worked long hours or in shift work.
Harris Maternity, Personify Care launch digital antenatal pathways
13 September, 2023A new app by Harris Maternity and Personify Care aims to deliver antenatal education and care to expectant parents.
Mater launches new model of care for diabetic pregnant mums
06 September, 2023Mater Mothers' Hospital has launched a new hybrid care model that combines a traditional midwifery group practice with an extra layer of obstetric care.
Childhood trauma may increase risk of pregnancy complications
07 August, 2023The risk of pregnancy complications and of giving birth to underweight and/or premature babies may be significantly higher for women who experience childhood trauma.
Vaginal seeding may boost neurodevelopment of C-section babies
19 June, 2023C-section babies' microbiota are dominated by bacteria found on the mother's skin, in breastmilk and in the environment.
Breastfeeding aversion response: need to improve understanding, awareness
07 June, 2023More than 95% of Australian women encountered additional breastfeeding challenges such as sore nipples, insufficient or excessive milk supply, and poor latch.
