Early Pregnancy Loss Perspectives 1: Ectopic Pregnancy Dr Anna Byrom (she/her) – Midwifery Educator, CEO All4Maternity Social @acbmidwife Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 27 Issue 3 May 2024, Pages 8-12 https://doi.org/10.55975/URJW5831 Summary This article is the first in an occasional series focusing on early pregnancy loss reviewing the underpinning aetiology, personal impact, evidence and […]
Blacktown Midwives: Prioritising Perinatal Mental Health Support
Blacktown Midwives: Prioritising Perinatal Mental Health Support Rachel Sheridan – MAPS Midwife, Western Sydney Local Health District Social @rachelms91 Published in The Practising Midwife Australia Volume 02 Issue 04 April 2024, Pages 08-11 https://doi.org/ 10.55975/NJOQ6499 Summary The increasingly comprehensive psychosocial screening tools used in pregnancy have been instrumental in highlighting the experiences of expectant parents […]
Paternal Perinatal Depression: A Missed Opportunity
Paternal Perinatal Depression: A Missed Opportunity Eleasha Spencer (she/her) – Registered midwife, North East of England Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 27 Issue 2 March 2024, Pages 9-11 https://doi.org/10.55975/SBQQ8049 Summary Pregnancy and parenthood are life-changing events for every family. Whether its a first or subsequent pregnancy, support should readily be available and accessible for […]
Perinatal Mental Health Skills: Teaching and Learning Activities for Midwifery Students
Perinatal Mental Health Skills: Teaching and Learning Activities for Midwifery Students Kathryn Solanki (she/her) – Subject Coordinator Perinatal Mental Health, University of Technology Sydney Georgia Brown – Lecturer Practitioner in Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney Deborah Fox – Associate Professor in Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney Published in The Practising Midwife Australia Volume 02 Issue […]
The Bio-Psycho-Social Philosophy of Care: Thoughts from Research into a Freestanding Midwifery Unit
The Bio-Psycho-Social Philosophy of Care: Thoughts From Research into a Freestanding Midwifery Unit Dr Lucia Rocca-Ihenacho (she/her) – Senior Lecturer and Programme Director, Global Maternal Health MSc, City, University of London Social @Luciagreenwich Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 27 Issue 1 January 2024, Pages 9-12 https://doi.org/10.55975/XZZX8123 Note: This article follows on from the four-part […]
Improving Student Experience Through Leading with Compassion
Improving Student Experience Through Leading with Compassion Sheila Brown (she/her) – Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Bangor University Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 26 Issue 11 December 2023, Pages 10-15 https://doi.org/10.55975/XZZX8123 Summary To develop a sustainable workforce, future midwives need to recognise that their wellbeing is paramount and that they are valued and important. Leading […]
Consumer Advocacy Groups: A Voice for Survivors in the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry
Consumer Advocacy Groups: A Voice for Survivors in the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry Sharon Settecasse (she/her/ella) – Co-founder, Better Births Illawarra Instagram @betterbirthsillawarra Published in The Practising Midwife Australia Volume 02 Issue 02 November 2023, Pages 08-12 https://doi.org/10.55975/PHSY4060 Summary In this article Sharon Settecasse, co-founder of Better Births Illawarra (BBI), reflects on the role BBI […]
Maternal Assisted Caesareans
Maternal Assisted Caesareans Dr Natalie Elphinstone (she/her) – Obstetrician, Genesis Obstetrics and Gynaecology Instagram @drnatalieelphinstone Published in The Practising Midwife Australia Volume 02 Issue 01 September 2023, Pages 08-11 https://doi.org/10.55975/EMSP4141 Summary Limited hospitals around Australia are offering maternal-assisted caesareans (MAC) as an option for women birthing in the operating theatre. Dr Natalie Elphinstone explains the […]
Sustaining Ourselves – Beyond the Obvious
Sustaining Ourselves – Beyond the Obvious Kate Greenstock – Midwife, facilitator and coach Twitter @wildrubiescoach www.flourishformidwives.com Photo: Phil Askew @luminouslives Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 26 Issue 07 July 2023, Pages 08-13 https://doi.org/10.55975/ADVX6459 Kate is a midwife on a continuity of carer team in London, a facilitator and a coach. Her new book Flourish: […]
Hazardous Terrain Part 1: The Emotional Landscape of Midwifery
Hazardous Terrain – Part 1: The Emotional Landscape Of Midwifery Kate Greenstock – Midwife, facilitator and coach Twitter @wildrubiescoach www.flourishformidwives.com Photo: Phil Askew @luminouslives Published in The Practising Midwife Volume 26 Issue 06 June 2023, Pages 08-13 https://doi.org/10.55975/LUJJ1989 Summary The first research study of trauma exposure and its impact on midwives was published as recently […]