While Victoria and Australia experience some of the lowest maternal, perinatal and child mortality rates internationally, vulnerable women and children continue to experience poorer healthcare outcomes, the latest maternity and childhood data report reveals.
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We have developed contemporary, evidence-based guidance and practical advice for Victorian maternity and neonatal care providers covering three important topics: homebirth, water use for labour and birth, and safe infant sleeping.
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More babies are getting a better start to life, according to the latest data from Safer Care Victoria (SCV).
The annual Perinatal services performance indicators report compares outcomes for women and newborns at Victorian hospitals.
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Disadvantaged women continue to experience poorer outcomes through pregnancy and birth amid broader improvements, the latest maternity and childhood data report reveals.
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Two Safer Care Victoria fellows have been marked as researchers to watch, after receiving national recognition for research that will improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Through the Safer baby collaborative, we’re aiming to significantly reduce the rate of stillbirth across the Victoria.
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By Donna Markham – Chief Allied Health Officer, Safer Care Victoria
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Do you perform spinal manipulation on children? Do you take your child to a chiropractor for such treatment? Or do you have a strong view on whether this is safe?
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