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COntinuing care in COVID-19 Outbreak: A global survey of New and expectant parent experiences.
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COVID-19 Update
We understand the COVID-19 pandemic is worrying for pregnant women and their families. From the limited evidence to date, it seems that pregnant women do not appear to be more severely affected by COVID-19 than the general population. The risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) to your baby appears very small.
All pregnant women and their families should follow the latest government advice. This includes regular hand washing, good hygiene and social distancing. If you have concerns, contact your healthcare professional.
The latest information for pregnant women and their families on COVID-19 can be found at:
- The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
- The Australian Department of Health
POSTPONED: ISA-ISPID 2020 conference
The ISA-ISPID 2020 conference has been postponed until 11-13 November 2021 due to COVID-19. Please see the conference website for further details.
National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan - public consultation
The Australian government invites you to share your views on the drafted National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan.
Federal Funding Announced for Stillbirth Education and Awareness Campaign
The Federal Government is investing $3 million to improve community education and awareness about stillbirth. The Stillbirth CRE will deliver a range of education and awareness activities as well as strategies to target women with the highest rate of stillbirth in Australia.
Our Goal
To reduce the number of stillbirths that occur after 28 weeks’ gestation, and to improve the quality of care received by families whose baby is stillborn.
Safer Baby Bundle COVID-19 Resources
New Safer Baby Bundle COVID-19 resources have been released. These resources are designed to ensure women are still receiving important messages about stillbirth prevention during COVID-19.
POSTPONED: 2020 Annual National Stillbirth Forum
In light of the uncertain COVID-19 situation, the Stillbirth CRE have made the decision to postpone the 2020 Annual National Stillbirth Forum. The forum was originally due to be held on the 9-10th of July in Melbourne. We are currently looking into other options and will notify you as soon as possible.
COVID-19 Research
The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp Belgium is conducting important global research to understand how health professionals providing care to pregnant, labouring, and postnatal women and their babies have been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. If you can help, please complete this online survey
Stillbirth CRE and ACM Research and Travel Fellowship
The Stillbirth CRE with the Australian College of Midwives have a number of funding opportunities available in 2020.
Resources Update
Safer Care Victoria has just released the Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Morbidity and Mortality (CCOPMM): Mothers, babies and children 2018 report.
