Tag: midwifery
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Bridging the Gap: Why Women Aged 50+ Are Not Getting Cervical Screens and What We Can Do
Understanding the Challenge The latest public health conversations highlight a troubling trend: women aged 50 and over have the lowest uptake of cervical screening nationally. This isn’t just a statistic—it reflects lives, health outcomes, and the effectiveness of outreach, access, and trust in our health system. While younger cohorts may be more reachable through digital…
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Darwin midwife ban unsettles NT private midwifery service amid $1.1 million contract
Background: a new private midwifery service in Northern Territory The Northern Territory government recently committed to a new private practice midwifery service, budgeting around $1.1 million for its operation. The arrangement is part of a broader push to expand access to midwifery care, especially in regional and remote communities where traditional hospital-based options can be…
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Darwin Midwife Banned from Unsupervised Work Keeps NT Private Practice Contract
Controversy Over Unsupervised Practice and a Government Contract A Darwin midwife who has been barred from working unsupervised by Australia’s nursing and midwifery regulator is continuing to operate within the Northern Territory government’s newly announced private practice midwifery service. The arrangement has sparked ongoing debate about patient safety, professional oversight, and the appropriate use of…
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Darwin midwife banned from unsupervised practice secures NT contract amid safety concerns
Background: a controversial appointment in Darwin A Darwin midwife, who has been barred from practising unsupervised by Australia’s nursing and midwifery regulator, has been announced as the provider for the Northern Territory government’s new private practice midwifery service. The contract, valued at about $1.1 million, will see this practitioner assume a leading role in delivering…
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Australia considers crackdown on doulas after tragic birth deaths
Growing calls for regulation after high-profile deaths Australian health authorities are considering a crackdown on doulas and other unregulated birth workers following a string of tragic deaths among mothers and babies during or after labor. Peak medical bodies have been vocal about the need for clearer standards, informed consent, and safer birth practices as part…
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New Global Guidelines Aim to End Deaths from Postpartum Haemorrhage
A watershed moment in maternal health Today, leading reproductive health agencies released landmark guidelines designed to dramatically reduce deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). The collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) signals a bold shift toward earlier detection, faster intervention,…