Rally for Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
In some rural and regional hospitals there can be one nurse for up to 11 patients…
Midwives
The uncertain future of home births in Australia
Australian women opting for a homebirth may soon have to do so unassisted, as legislation granting…
How do midwives learn homebirth?
Where were you born? If you are like 97% of the population, you were probably born…
How midwives and obstetricians view VBAC
It's common knowledge that vaginal birth is more beneficial for mums and bubs than a caesarean…
Midwifery education in low income countries on the rise
Midwives have long been recognised as vital to reducing maternal and infant death rates across the…
Incontinence in nurses & midwives an issue for productivity
Currently, 4.8 million Australians live with incontinence, or pelvic floor dysfunction. The number is 1 in…
The push for more Indigenous midwives
Indigenous and maternal and child mortality is a serious problem in Australia, especially when compared to…
Professor Profile: Mary Renfrew
In a career that spans over three decades, Professor Renfrew has been on the front line…
Messages sent to midwives by the room
Think: Health Extra Treatment For the midwives who work in hospitals and labour wards, the space…
Developing midwives in low and middle income countries
We have spoken many times on the program about the importance of having quality midwives in…
International nursing study reveals more similarities than differences
Think:Health Extra Treatment New key performance indicators for nurses and midwives are having a dramatic affect…
Boost in midwifery workforce in PNG a positive
In your average Australian hospital, a midwife will attend to 1 or 2 births per eight…