The two big decisions that have to be made are: Where you are going to give birth and Who is going to provide your maternity care?   Whether you choose a midwife, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker, general practitioner or obstetrician will also depend on a numbe

REPORT ON INQUIRY INTO MATERNITY SERVICES IN THE ACT Standing Committee On Health, Ageing And Community Services June 2020 The opening statement to the report is: I think we have tripped into a space where we deliver services that meet the needs of the services rather than putting the

The core practices in pregnancy care are based directly on the content of the Pregnancy Care Guidelines and include key information such as recommendations, information on tests and practice summaries.  While intended for health professionals, they are very useful for pregnant women.

REPORT ON INQUIRY INTO MATERNITY SERVICES IN THE ACT Standing Committee On Health, Ageing And Community Services June 2020 Report 10   The opening statement to the report is: I think we have tripped into a space where we deliver services that meet the needs of the services rather

Maternity Services need to be holistic and work in partnership with families in all their diversity to, improve collaboration across the health and welfare sector. The health and well being of infants and children is critically connected to the health and well being of their mother. T

We at SMFA pay homage to the all too often under-valued contribution mothers make to our community. Mothers are a central element of human existence, who contribute to the advancement of our society. Caring for mothers is a positive intervention for long-term social development.  Our

On this day we at SMFA acknowledge the vital role midwives have in providing midwifery care, keeping women safe and supporting women by providing respectful maternity care. In the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, it is time to agree there is no safe comprehensive maternity care without

The majority of births currently occur in hospital and in light of social distancing this places a significant risk to women birthing. During this COVID-19 outbreak it would be of significant advantage to reduce admissions to hospital and minimise the spread of the disease by providin

SAFE MOTHERHOOD FOR ALL AUSTRALIA INC  NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  14.00 (EDST), Friday 29 November 2019  VENUE: TBA, Canberra ACT   We are seeking nominations for the SMFA Board to fill the vacancies: Vacant Board Positions x 2 Treasurer If you are interested please comple

One of the smartest investments a society can make is to foster the health of its mothers. Healthy mothers raise healthier children, which boosts the productivity and stability of communities and economies.   One area that can contribute significantly to health is a focus on mate