Baby’s death after homebirth was preventable: coroner
The mother experienced a uterine rupture during a vaginal birth after caesarean.
Tag: Midwives
Midwives face court over mother’s death
Two women have been charged with negligent manslaughter after a mother died following a homebirth in Melbourne in 2012.
‘Midwifery voodoo’ gives pain relief in labour: study
A Queensland study shows injections of sterile water, considered poor practice in many hospitals, are safe and effective.
Should ultrasound be routine in the third trimester?
Detecting small-for-gestational age babies did not reduce adverse outcomes, large Dutch trial finds.
How Birthing on Country helps Indigenous mums
It's not about homebirths, it's about connecting culture with clinical care, says Melanie Robinson.
Review pushes for midwives to order MBS-funded diagnostic tests
The latest MBS task force wish list has alarmed the AMA president.
Women prefer dedicated midwife care, Aussie research reveals
Those in standard care feel like their check-ups are often rushed.
