I think it’s time for maternity providers to consider what their birth philosophy is and encourage their patients to meet with them prior to committing to the relationship.
Do you know your obstetrician’s birth philosophy? Read More »
It was a huge honour to be invited to speak at the graduation ceremony for the UWA MBBS class of 2019. Here is a transcript of that speech.
The three pillars on which I have built my career Read More »
In my early days of obstetrics, I confess I would cringe a little when a patient handed me their birth plan.
What obstetricians really think about birth plans Read More »
By creating positive birth experiences for our patients, we are setting a platform for them to thrive not only in the immediate postnatal period but for the rest of their lives.
Birth experience: Why it’s important Read More »
18 months ago, I stepped out of my comfort zone to head up One for Women. Today I wanted to share 11 things I’ve learned about launching a medical startup.
11 things I learned in my first year of a medical startup Read More »
The continuity of care model is important because it doesn’t just lead to better patient outcomes, it leads to better patient experience.
Continuity of care: What it is and why it’s so powerful Read More »
It’s no longer good enough to say that patient outcome is the only thing that matters. Or that the ‘end justifies the means’. Patients expect more from health providers today.
The underrated importance of patient experience Read More »
If Volume of Practice continues to be the way we measure competence, the end result will be the continued promotion of people who are practising a high volume of substandard work.
The problem with a ‘number’ Read More »
Patients are not inventory and they should not be treated as such. Their time is as valuable as that of the health practitioners they are seeing.
Waiting Rooms: Does Size Matter? Read More »
When looking at reducing caesarean section rates, it is not just one measure that will lead to a reduced rate.
Rebooting the conversation around caesareans Read More »
An ERAS approach to recovery after caesarean doesn’t just lead to better outcomes for the mother, it leads to better outcomes for the baby too
Recovery from Caesarean – Taking the ERAS approach Read More »
If you as a parent are struggling with how your baby is sleeping (or not sleeping), then an issue is present that needs to be addressed.
Identifying and Managing Infant Sleep Issues Read More »
The first thing that’s important to know is sleep is not under our conscious control. We cannot tell ourselves, ‘It’s time to sleep now.’
Understanding sleep Read More »
Every time we ask a parent if their new baby is ‘sleeping well’, we are creating an expectation that is making life harder for parents than it needs to be.
The worst question to ask a new parent Read More »
We want bereaved parents and families to be given time to spend with their child and create the memories that will sustain them through their grief
Changing how we support parents through stillbirth Read More »
