Tag Archives: Australia

Birthing the Placenta: women’s decisions and experiences

Posted on April 30, 2019 by MidwifeThinking

We have just published new research findings. You can access the full journal article free here: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth There has been a lot of research exploring the outcomes related to interventions during the birth of the placenta. I … Continue reading →

Posted in birth, midwifery practice, publications | Tagged Australia, birth, midwifery, placenta, research | 9 Comments

Perineal ‘Bundles’ and Midwifery

Posted on May 9, 2018 by MidwifeThinking

Updated: August 2020 I’ve tried to avoid tackling this issue for months now but it won’t go away. It seems that the ‘bundle’ is one of the main topics of concern amongst midwives and students at the moment. So here … Continue reading →

Posted in birth, intervention, law, midwifery practice | Tagged Australia, law, midwifery, midwifery practices, perineum | 41 Comments

The Future of Midwifery and Homebirth in Australia?

Posted on January 2, 2014 by MidwifeThinking

Updated: April 2017 A lot of changes have occurred in Australian midwifery over the last few years, and I think many midwives and women are unsure or confused by them. I am going to attempt to make a clear and coherent summary … Continue reading →