Culturally tailored midwifery care improves First Nations birth outcomes

First Nations maternity care boosting health outcomes

Culturally tailored midwifery is helping close the gap between health outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous babies, with almost half born healthier.

Culturally tailored midwifery care improves First Nations birth outcomes

More First Nations babies are being born healthy through a culturally tailored midwifery model of care delivered at three major maternity services in Melbourne, according to a large-scale study led by La Trobe University.

Midwifery model for healthy bubs

In a landmark study led by La Trobe University, researchers have found that a culturally tailored midwifery model of care is significantly improving health outcomes for First Nations babies born in Brimbank. The Baggarrook Yurrongi or “Women’s Journey“ model ensures that First Nations women are… Read more The post Midwifery model for healthy bubs appeared first on Star Weekly.