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Introduction
Women’s experiences of maternity care.
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July 2017 - present
July 2016 - present
July 2013 - present
Education
March 2020 - July 2021
February 2017 - February 2019
February 2011 - March 2015
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Publications (64)
Introduction:
Screening for substance use during pregnancy is critical for enhancing maternal health and perinatal outcomes. However, disparities persist in screening and intervention rates within maternity services. This retrospective case note review explored contemporaneous practices around screening and interventions for substance use among pr...
Background
ICP is a liver condition specific to pregnancy affecting 0.5–0.6% of pregnancies in Australia.
Aims
to review the SOMANZ guidelines and extrapolate information relevant to midwives proving care for women with ICP.
Findings
Multidisciplinary input is essential in caring for women with ICP and their families. Non-fasting TSBA samples ≥19...
Health and allied health professionals are uniquely positioned to collaborate in prevention, early intervention and responses to child maltreatment. Effective collaboration requires comprehensive interprofessional education (IPE), and inadequate collaboration across sectors and professions continually contributes to poor outcomes for children. Litt...
Background
Alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use during pregnancy can cause significant harm to women and their developing fetuses. Despite recommendations for abstinence during pregnancy, some women continue to use, making screening for substance use during antenatal clinic attendances an important strategy for reducing risk. This study aims to im...
Aims
To identify and synthesize the evidence regarding the facilitators and barriers relating to birthing pool use from organizational and multi-professional perspectives.
Design
A systematic integrated mixed methods review was conducted.
Data sources
MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, EMCARE, PROQUEST and Web of Science databases were searched in April...
Introduction:
Recent research highlights that women experience great benefits from immersing in warm water during labor and birth. While there has been an increase in research examining women's experiences of using water, there has been little investigation of the views and perceptions of women who have not. The objective of this study was to exam...
Background
Some research attention has been paid to women's experiences of water immersion for labour and/or birth. Development of a psychometric scale specific to water immersion may provide further insight into women's experiences.
Aim
The objective of this paper is to share the development, and preliminary psychometric evaluation, of the Water...
Background
The 2011 and 2016 Stillbirth Lancet series made a call to action to identify mechanisms to reduce stillbirth stigma. This research answers that call, investigating the extent and dimensions of stillbirth stigma experienced by an international sample of mothers bereaved by stillbirth.
Objective
To determine the prevalence and type as wel...
Aims
To gather, quality assess, synthesize and interpret the views, feeling, and experiences of women who used water immersion during labour and/or birth.
Design
A systematic meta‐thematic synthesis and GRADE‐CERQual.
Data sources
We searched MEDLINE, CINHAL, PsychINFO, AMED, EMBASE (MIDIRS only), LILACS, AJOL. Additional searches were carried ou...
Purpose: This paper discusses an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to the development and evaluation of flexible, digital clinical communication learning resources to support students in twelve health disciplines to develop clinical communication skills in preparation for their clinical placements. Methods: A modified Delphi survey was sent to...
Objective:
The objective of the review is to explore and evaluate women's experiences of interactions with health care providers during their postnatal period.
Introduction:
The postnatal period is a transformative time for women. Women experience significant change and adaptation, which could impact upon parenting confidence, health, and psycho...
Background: In 2011 and 2016, the Lancet Stillbirth Series released a call for action
to identify mechanisms which could lead to a reduction in stillbirth stigma. Despite
this repeated call, stillbirth stigma remains a relatively unexplored area. This research
is answering that call by providing further psychometric assessment on the recently
devel...
Background
A midwife’s ability to fully support women’s autonomy and self-determination with respect to midwifery care is often challenging. This is particularly true of water immersion for labour and birth. However, the woman’s agency over what happens to her body and that of her unborn baby should be key considerations for maternity care provisio...
Preparing students for communication in clinical healthcare settings can be challenging, particularly given it may be the first time they have considered how and why they communicate. The challenge is to find an effective process for the development of clinical communication skills in a highly content-driven curriculum. The objective of this study...
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO), and the Lancet 2011 and 2016 stillbirth series, all released a call to action to reduce stillbirth stigma by 2020. However, there is meagre research regarding the concept of stigma as it relates to those who have experienced a stillbirth. Furthermore, there is currently no tool to measure and define...
Objective:
The objective of this study was to explore the views, experiences, perceptions of and access to water immersion for labor and birth in Australia.
Design:
A sequential exploratory mixed methods study commenced in 2016. The first phase involved an online survey. The second phase is due to commence in 2019 and will involve focus groups a...
Background:
The World Health Organization, and the 2011 and 2016 Lancet Stillbirth series as well as medical and scientific literature, have all called for stillbirth stigma to be reduced. However, few studies have explored or attempted to conceptualise the meaning of stigma in the context of stillbirth.
Aim:
To explore the current knowledge sur...
Background:
Every year, 2.6 million babies are stillborn worldwide. Despite these figures, stillbirth remains a relatively ignored public health issue. The wider literature suggests that this is due to the stigma associated with stillbirth. The stigma of stillbirth is seen as possibly one of the greatest barriers in reducing stagnant stillbirth ra...
Background:
Internationally qualified midwives comprise approximately 13% of the Australian midwifery workforce. Despite their central role in the Australian midwifery system, understanding of their transitional experiences is limited.
Aim:
To explore the transitional experiences of internationally qualified midwives practising in Australia.
Me...
Background:
Fetal movements are a key indicator of fetal health. Research has established significant correlations between altered fetal activity and stillbirth. However, women are generally unaware of this relationship. Providing pregnant women with information about the importance of fetal movements could improve stillbirth rates. However, there...
BACKGROUND
Approximately, 13% of the total Australian midwifery workforce is internationally qualified. Although they play a significant role in the Australian midwifery system, there is limited understanding of their transitional experiences.
OBJECTIVE
This mixed methods study aims to explore the transitional experiences and perspectives of inter...
Background:
Water immersion for labour and birth is an option that is increasingly favoured by women. Australian water immersion policies and guidelines commonly specify that practitioners, such as midwives, must undertake further education and training to become accredited.
Method:
A three-phase mixed methods approach was used. Phase one used c...
Background:
Water immersion for labour and birth is consistently challenged as a practice lacking support from high quality evidence. Despite this, the option is available to Australian women. Practitioners are guided by policies and guidelines however, given the research paucity, questions surround the way in which water immersion policies and gu...
Clinical placement is a core feature of Australian midwifery education programs, with clinical supervision acknowledged as a key component for student success. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical facilitation models in South Australia, specifically the quality of clinical supervision to facilitate learning, and key stakeholder satisf...
Background:
There is little published research that has examined practitioners' views and experiences of pain relieving measures commonly used during labour and birth, particularly for non-pharmacological measures such as water immersion. Furthermore, there is minimal published research examining the process of policy and guideline development, th...
Background
The accessibility of water immersion (WI) for labour and/or birth is dependent on the views of the care provider/institution and the policies/clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) that underpin practice. With little quality research on the safety and efficacy of WI the policies and CPGs informing current practice lack the sound evidence ba...
Background:
Accessibility of water immersion for labour and/or birth is often dependent on the care provider and also the policies/guidelines that underpin practice. With little high quality research about the safety and practicality of water immersion, particularly for birth, policies/guidelines informing the practice may lack the evidence necess...
The use of water immersion (WI) for labour and birth is an option that is proving effective in reducing intervention and improving birth outcomes. Water may assist practitioners to restore their belief and trust in birth as a process, whilst facilitating women’s choice and chances of a normal, natural birth. This presentation discussed the recommen...
Water immersion (WI) is an increasingly attractive option for labouring and birthing women. Despite known physiological, physical and psychological benefits, there remains an aversion to the practice despite what appears to be increasing demand from labouring and birth women.
In an attempt to understand the current challenges and barriers surroun...
Research - it is a term that is often met with a multitude of reactions. For some it is a bland concept and process whilst for others research is exciting and thought-provoking as well as motivating. As the systematic investigation of both new and existing knowledge and practice 1, research is an integral element of maternity care provision and the...
Presentation for the semi-finals of Young Investigator Award
Abstract
Water immersion for labour and birth is becoming an increasingly attractive option for
women. However, with what has been described as a paucity of research, water
immersion policies appear to lack the evidence to ensure confidence in their use, safety
in their implementation and importantly, acknowledgement of women's autonomy to
utilise...
Background
Water birth is frequently associated with perceived risks and dangers and for this reason it continues to be challenged relative to safety implications for mother and infant (Pinette, Wax & Wilson 2004). Accessibility of water birth is dependent upon not only the care provider but also the policies and guidelines that underpin practice w...
To gain a better understanding of women's baseline level of knowledge of induction of labour (IOL) and determine whether giving written information at the time IOL is decided, results in significant differences in knowledge and understanding of the process.
Fifty pregnant women undergoing antenatal care at a small maternity hospital were recruited....
