New Research Report launched
The Women’s Research Report showcases the highlights of ongoing and published research projects responsible for improving the health outcomes for women and newborn babies at the hospital, across Australia and globally.
Find out more-
New data shows significant increase in premature babies surviving without disabilityOur 25-year study has found that the number of premature babies surviving without disability has increased by 20 per cent since the 1990s.
Learn more -
“I’ll never take my babies for granted”Lyndall has had six pregnancies but has given birth to just two babies. For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (15 October), she has bravely decided to share her experience of recurrent miscarriage to give comfort and hope to others.
Learn more -
Women’s to light up for bereaved familiesThe Royal Women’s Hospital will join ten buildings around Melbourne in lighting up blue and pink in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on Thursday 15th October.
Learn more -
Neonatal therapy makes all the difference for NICU familyTo celebrate Neonatal Therapy Week (21-27 September), parents Celeste and Eben shared their experience with their baby Ethan on the Women's UPstart program.
Learn more -
Born in a pandemic, twins’ NICU journey nears endThe Schott family has gone through a rollercoaster NICU journey with their premature twins Harvey and Amelia. With the end of their journey in sight, they spoke to the Women's about the highs and lows.
Learn more -
‘More babies being given a fighting chance’New research from the Women's says that the survival rates of premature babies has gone up over time - from 68% to 87% thanks to advances in clinical knowledge and technology.
Learn more -
Forum to showcase how research is helping vulnerable babiesLeading neonatologists and researchers from the Women's will be sharing the latest in advanced care for sick and premature babies in an online forum this week, led by the Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) in Newborn Medicine.
Learn more -
Funding to explore premature births preventionOur research will explore whether caseload midwifery – continuity of care from a ‘known’ midwife – for socially disadvantaged and vulnerable women can help reduce their substantially higher risk of preterm births.
Learn more -
Mum of triplets shares breastfeeding journeyThe Women's is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week by sharing the story of how former patient, Linda, overcame the challenge of feeding her triplets with the help of the Lactation Team.
Learn more -
Peer support to help new mums’ mental health during COVID-19We have started a study pairing new mums with a trained volunteer who has recovered from postnatal depression or anxiety for telephone-based peer support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more