Category Archives: Midwifery

Midwifery in Australia is poised for a number of exciting developments, after years of struggle for recognition. Birth International has sponsored many visits to Australia by overseas speakers, all of whom have been instrumental in achieving change in their own countries so that women and babies have better birth experiences and the midwifery profession gains its rightful place in the health services.Their insights have provided direction and ideas for midwives in Australia, who have adapted and developed the new systems that will come into operation in 2010.

The following articles chart the progress of midwifery in a number of countries and also offer insights into midwifery practice and its impact on birth outcomes. A number of these articles were presented at an important series of seminars with the overall title of “Future Birth” that was sponsored by Birth International every two years from 1992 until 2009.

Whether you are a private-practising, hospital-based or student midwife, this section of our site aims to provide you with an informative source of midwifery articles. It addresses current issues and topics of interest to the profession. We have a focus on raising the standard of care for women and babies. Therefore, we aim to bring you midwifery articles which promote reflection on current practice and encourage continuous improvement. We also highlight issues of rising concern.

We welcome your article suggestions for inclusion in this section of our site..

Breastfeeding Education

How do you educate women and their families about breastfeeding? What are your favourite teaching...

Birth International Fetal Dolls

Did I think I’d be designing fetal dolls eight years ago? Well, no, I didn’t....

Zuca Bags

For years, I embarked on a quest to find the ideal bag for my midwifery...

The Midwifery Duo

Two of our most loved books are Empowering Women and The Midwives Companion. This is...

Three of the most used tools of a midwife

We’re excited to offer you a glimpse into the heart of our director Jane Palmer’s...

What does TGA-registered mean as a midwife?

Have you purchased midwifery equipment overseas? Do you shop online for your midwifery supplies? Are...

A message from our Managing Director Jane

Since 1991 I’ve been a childbirth educator. Childbirth education has been a passion of mine...

Continuity of Care

Guiding Expectant Mothers: The Crucial Role of Midwifery Care Embarking on the delicate journey of...

Testing our Perineal Suture Model

In response to the frequent inquiry about the durability of our perineal suture model, our...

Getting Into a Birth Pool

Getting into a birth pool may seem simple, but safety considerations should be considered. Contrary...

Midwifery is

Midwifery: Skillful, Compassionate Care Across the Continuum Midwifery is the art of providing skilful, knowledgeable,...

Future Workshops

What future workshops would you like to see Birth International presenting in this coming new...

Capturing a precious moment in Kenya

Capturing a precious moment in Kenya. Our fetal dolls bring comfort, connection, and education, bridging...

What is a Midwife?

The word ‘midwife’ is from Anglo-Saxon words; mid = with, wif = woman. In English...

Midwifery Documentation and Forms

Obtaining the required midwifery documentation and forms as a privately practicing midwife in Australia can...

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