Pregnancy and childbirth
The focus of this research area is to improve health outcomes and experiences related to childbearing.
Multi-disciplinary research into health services for pregnancy and childbirth, include:
- Investigation of women’s experiences of health services for pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period;
- Evaluation of new models of maternity care;
- Investigation of ways to promote normal birth and reduce high rates of caesarean section where appropriate; and
- Complementary medicine and fertility enhancement.
Potential PhD topics
The Department will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with the Faculty’s research strengths. Please find a relevant supervisor to discuss your PhD topic.
Alternatively you may contact one of our academics below to discuss your area of interest.
- Mr Lester Jones
- Dr Tania Romano
- Professor Pranee Liamputtong
- Dr Karalyn McDonald
- Any topic around maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. - Dr Wendy Pollock
- Immigrant and refugee maternity care experiences - Professor Rhonda Small
- intrapartum interventions, particularly their short and long term consequences on mothers / children - Dr Della Forster
- models of maternity care - Dr Della Forster
- Nutrition for Pregnancy - Dr Regina Belski
