A5014432451- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
Monash University
2010-2024
Monash Children’s Hospital
2022-2024
Maine Farmland Trust
2024
Government of Victoria
2020-2023
Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
2021-2023
Monash Health
2020-2023
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
2022
Monash Medical Centre
2019-2022
Hologic (Germany)
2022
La Trobe University
2012-2021
Continuity of care by a primary midwife during the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods has been recommended in Australia many hospitals have introduced caseload midwifery model care. The aim this paper is to evaluate effect on women's satisfaction with across maternity continuum. Pregnant women at low risk complications, booking for tertiary hospital Melbourne, Australia, were recruited randomised controlled trial between September 2007 June 2010. Women or standard included from...
The majority of women experience pain during labour and childbirth, however not all it in the same way. In order to develop a more complete understanding pain, this study aimed examine women's experiences within perspective modern science. A phenomenon can then guide development interventions enhance potentially reduce their need for pharmacological intervention.A qualitative was conducted using phenomenology as theoretical framework. Data were collected from 21 nulliparous women, birthing...
Background: Women from South Asia have a high incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) placing them at risk adverse pregnancy outcomes. Despite the higher rates GDM in this group, there are no studies their experiences living with Australia or elsewhere. Aims: We aimed to explore and understandings Asian women Melbourne, Australia, after diagnosis GDM. Methods: A qualitative approach was used. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted 17 immigrant recently diagnosed They...
In Australia, approximately 0.1% of births occur to women 45 years or older and this rate has been increasing in recent years. There are however, few population based studies examining perinatal outcomes among age group. The aim study was determine the maternal pregnancies aged compared 30–34 Data on at 20 more weeks’ gestation were obtained from Victorian Perinatal Collection for 2005 2006. We examined selected very advanced (VAMA) (n = 217) them 48,909). summarised using numbers...
Background: Maternal mortality and morbidity vary substantially worldwide. It is unknown if these geographic differences translate into disparities in severe maternal among immigrants from various world regions. We assessed between immigrant women regions giving birth three high-immigration countries. Methods: used population-based delivery data Victoria; Australia Ontario, Canada national Denmark, the most recent 10-year period ending 2010 available to each participating centre. Each centre...
The impact of elective induction labour at term on the increasing caesarean section (CS) rate is unclear. A Cochrane Systematic Review that concluded was associated with a reduction in CS based trials mostly reflect outdated obstetric care, or were flawed. findings other studies vary widely magnitude and direction relationship between CS. This inconsistency may be due to heterogeneity methods used induce augment labour, such not constant across methods.Using validated, routinely-collected...
Breastfeeding rates are suboptimal internationally, and many infants not receiving any breast milk at all by six months of age. Few interventions increase breastfeeding duration, particularly where there is relatively high initiation. The effect proactive peer (mother-to-mother) support has been found to in some contexts but others, if it shown be effective would a potentially sustainable model settings. We aimed determine whether telephone-based during the postnatal period increases...
There is growing evidence from high-income countries that maternal country of birth a risk factor for stillbirth. We aimed to examine the association between region and stillbirth 2000 2011 inclusive in Victoria, Australia.Retrospective population based cohort study all singleton births at 24 or more weeks gestational age 2000-2011 Australia. Stillbirths due termination pregnancy, babies with congenital anomalies Indigenous mothers were excluded. Main Outcome Measure: Stillbirth.Over 12-year...
Abstract Objective To evaluate whether induction of labor (IOL) is associated with cesarean birth (CB) and perinatal mortality in uncomplicated first births at term compared expectant management outside the confines a randomized controlled trial. Methods Population‐based retrospective cohort study all Victoria, Australia, from 2010 to 2018 ( n = 640,191). Preliminary analysis IOL 37 weeks that gestational age beyond for pregnancies. Similar comparisons were made 38, 39, 40, 41 gestation...
The perceived risk/benefit balance of prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, as well complementary therapies, will significantly impact on an individual's decision-making to use medicine. For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, this weighing risks benefits becomes immensely more complex because they considering the effect two bodies rather than one. Indeed may lie in opposite directions for mother baby/fetus. aim paper is generate a discussion that focuses complexity around...
Public health data sets such as the Victorian Perinatal Data Collection (VPDC) provide an important source for planning, monitoring, policy, research and reporting purposes. quality is paramount, requiring periodic assessment of accuracy. This article describes conduct findings a validation study on births in 2011 extracted from VPDC.Data random sample one percent Victoria were original medical records at birth hospital compared with held VPDC. Accuracy was determined 93 variables....
Sub-Saharan African women are often treated as a single group in epidemiological studies of immigrant birth outcomes, potentially masking variations across countries.Cross-sectional population-based study 432,567 singleton births Victoria, Australia comparing mothers born one four East countries (453 Eritreans, 1094 Ethiopians, 1,861 Somali and 1,404 Sudanese) relative to 427,755 Australian-born was conducted using the Victorian Perinatal Data Collection. Pearson's chi-square test logistic...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Extremely preterm (EP; <28 weeks) birth and extremely low weight (ELBW; <1000 g) are risk factors for poor cognitive outcomes, including in executive function (EF; higher-order skills necessary goal-directed, adaptive functioning important academic behavioral-emotional outcomes). We aimed to (1) extend the limited data on EF EP/ELBW survivors adolescence compared with normal controls, (2) determine changes between ages 8 17 years both groups. METHODS:...
Severe postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a serious clinical problem that increasing in incidence.To identify risk factors for severe PPH.Population-based retrospective cohort study of all women who gave birth Victoria 2009-2013 using the validated Victorian Perinatal Data Collection. Three multivariable logistic regression models estimated adjusted PPH. Adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and their 95% confidence intervals are reported. The primary outcome was PPH (estimated blood loss ≥1500 mL).Severe...