Current Issue March 2012, Vol. 25, No. 1

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Review

Midwives’ support for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A literature review
March 2012(Vol. 25 | No. 1 | Pages 4-12)
Helen G. Hall, Lisa G. McKenna, Debra L. Griffiths

Research articles

Developing a best practice model of refugee maternity care
March 2012(Vol. 25 | No. 1 | Pages 13-22)
Ignacio Correa-Velez, Jennifer Ryan

Australian midwives’ awareness and management of antenatal and postpartum depression
March 2012(Vol. 25 | No. 1 | Pages 23-28)
Cindy J. Jones, Debra K. Creedy, Jenny A. Gamble

Evidence based workplace interventions to promote breastfeeding practices among Pakistani working mothers
06 February 2012
Shela Akbar Ali Hirani, Rozina Karmaliani
Summary: Background and aim: Breastfeeding is an essential source of nutrition for young babies; however, it is challenging for employed mothers to continue breastfeeding with employment, especially i...
Pain relief for childbirth: The preferences of pregnant women, midwives and obstetricians
27 January 2012
Kelly L. Madden, Deborah Turnbull, Allan M. Cyna, Pamela Adelson, Chris Wilkinson
Abstract: Objective: To compare the personal preferences of pregnant women, midwives and obstetricians regarding a range of physical, psychosocial and pharmacological methods of pain relief for childb...
Cross sectional study of Australian midwives knowledge and use of sterile water injections for pain relief in labour
06 January 2012
Nigel Lee, Lena B. Martensson, Sue Kildea
Abstract: Background: The effectiveness of sterile water injections (SWI) to relieve back pain in labour is supported by a number of randomised controlled trials. Although the procedure is available i...
Detection and management of mood disorders in the maternity setting: The Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines
04 January 2012
Marie-Paule V. Austin, Philippa Middleton, Nicole M. Reilly, Nicole J. Highet
Abstract: Background: Mood disorders arising in the perinatal period (conception to the first postnatal year), occur in up to 13% of women. The adverse impact of mood disorders on mother, infant and f...
Midwifery group practice and mode of birth
14 December 2011
Michael Beckmann, Sue Kildea, Kristen Gibbons
Summary: Background: Midwifery-led models of care, specifically Midwifery Group Practices (MGPs), have been promoted as one way to address the increasing caesarean rate. Whilst women report a high lev...

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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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Women and Birth publishes on all matters that affect women and birth, from pre-conceptual counselling, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Given its women-centred focus, the Journal is interested in articles on issues relevant to the full scope of midwifery practice as defined by the International Confederation of Midwives (2005), the longer term health effects of childbearing for women and babies, as well as pregnancy (both normal and complex) and all issues relating to women and babies, unborn, newborn and infant, both well and ill. More

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