Current Issue June 2012, Vol. 25, No. 2

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Does the way maternity care is provided affect maternal and neonatal outcomes for young women? A review of the research literature
June 2012(Vol. 25 | No. 2 | Pages 54-63)
Jyai Allen, Jenny Gamble, Helen Stapleton, Sue Kildea

Simulation based learning in midwifery education: A systematic review
June 2012(Vol. 25 | No. 2 | Pages 64-78)
Simon Cooper, Robyn Cant, Jo Porter, Fiona Bogossian, Lisa McKenna, Susannah Brady, Stephanie Fox-Young

Research articles

The role of support person for Ngaanyatjarra women during pregnancy and birth
June 2012(Vol. 25 | No. 2 | Pages 79-85)
Donna M. Simmonds, Lalla West, Julie Porter, Melva Davies, Carol Holland, Annie Preston-Thomas, Peter K. O’Rourke, Annie Tangey

Putting evidence into practice: A quality activity of proactive pain relief for postpartum perineal pain
10 May 2012
J. Swain, H.G. Dahlen
Abstract: Background: Perineal pain associated with perineal trauma is often underestimated. Offering regular pain relief may be advantageous compared to waiting for women to request it. Changing clin...
The experience of rural midwives in dual roles as nurse and midwife: “I’d prefer midwifery but I chose to live here”
19 April 2012
Karen Yates, Jenny Kelly, David Lindsay, Kim Usher
Abstract: Objective: To explore and describe the experiences of working in the dual role as nurse and midwife in rural areas of far north Queensland, Australia. Method: The methodology was informed by...
The commonalities and differences in health professionals’ views on home birth in Tasmania, Australia: A qualitative study
16 April 2012
Ha Hoang, Quynh Le, Sue Kilpatrick, Madeleine Jona, Nidarshi Fernando
Abstract: Objectives: Home birth has attracted great controversy in the current context. There is a need for the public and health professionals to understand why maternity care providers have such di...
Antenatal group care in a Midwifery Group Practice—A midwife’ perspective
30 March 2012
Belinda Jane Maier
Abstract: The following article describes a midwife's experience in the adaption of the CenteringPregnancy model into her own group practice to provide education and support to the women in her care. ...
The frequency and reasons for vaginal examinations in labour
07 March 2012
Ashley Shepherd, Helen Cheyne
Summary: Objective: Vaginal examinations (VEs) in labour are a routine part of intrapartum care. Current UK guidelines recommend that VEs are offered to women at regular intervals of not less than 4h ...

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Sue Kruske, Sue Kildea, Lesley Barclay
Holistic physiological care compared with active management of the third stage of labour for women at low risk of postpartum haemorrhage: A cohort study
December 2010 (Vol. 23 | No. 4 | Pages 146-152)
Kathleen Fahy, Carolyn Hastie, Andrew Bisits, Christine Marsh, Lurena Smith, Anne Saxton
Factors that positively influence breastfeeding duration to 6 months: A literature review
December 2010 (Vol. 23 | No. 4 | Pages 135-145)
Shahla Meedya, Kathleen Fahy, Ashley Kable
Do the findings of the Term Breech Trial apply to spontaneous breech birth?
March 2011 (Vol. 24 | No. 1 | Pages 1-2)
Kathleen Fahy
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Fathers’ birth experience in relation to midwifery care
September 2011 (Vol. 24 | No. 3 | Pages 129-136)
Ingegerd Hildingsson, Linnea Cederlöf, Sara Widén
Birth Territory: A theory for midwifery practice
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Kathleen M. Fahy, Jenny Anne Parratt
A new perspective on VBAC: A retrospective cohort study
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Genia Rozen, Antony M. Ugoni, Penny M. Sheehan
The effectiveness of medical interventions aimed at preventing preterm birth: A literature review
December 2011 (Vol. 24 | No. 4 | Pages 141-147)
Peeranan Wisanskoonwong, Kathleen Fahy, Carolyn Hastie
Intradermal sterile water injections for the relief of low back pain in labour—A systematic review of the literature
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Normal childbirth and evidence based practice
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Ulla Waldenström

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The Australian College of Midwives is a national, not-for-profit organisation that serves as the peak professional body for midwives. Its vision is to be the leading organisation shaping Australian maternity care. The College provides a unified political voice for the midwifery profession, supports midwives to reach their full potential, and sets professional practice and education standards. It is also committed to ensuring all childbearing women have access to continuity of care by a known midwife.

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