Written by Ingrid Vennonen, Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) graduate (2017) It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Let’s celebrate by learning some interesting benefits to mum and baby. Evidence shows breast milk is the best nutrition a mother can offer their baby. For babies which can be breastfed, there are numerous health benefits, both physiological and mental. Benefits to Mum:Continue reading “Breast is best for mum and baby”
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The heart of midwifery
By Professor Caroline Homer As the International Day of the Midwife approaches on 5 May 2016, our Associate Dean (International and Development) for UTS:Health reflects on its theme: ‘Women and Newborns: The Heart of Midwifery’. As a midwife, you certainly use both your head and your heart. You need your head, because every day you need to makeContinue reading “The heart of midwifery”
Delayed Cord Clamping: the danger of delay
Please note that all opinions in this article are that of the author and are not necessarily representative of the views of the UTS Faculty of Health. By Rosie Gundelach An important aspect of a midwife’s practice is their ability to communicate with women and their families in a way that is informative, warm and reassuring. IContinue reading “Delayed Cord Clamping: the danger of delay”
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