Dr. Elizabeth Newnham is a midwife academic whose research interests centre on cultural and political analysis of birthing practice, and the role of midwives in promoting physiological and humanised birth. She has presented her work widely at national (Australian) and international conferences and her publications include the book Towards the humanisation of birth: A study of epidural analgesia and hospital birth culture by Palgrave MacMillan. She regularly reviews for high-quality journals in the fields of midwifery and anthropology and is on the Editorial Board of BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. Dr. Newnham has held leadership roles in the Australian College of Midwives, including state Committee Chair, and was an active member of the Midwives Association of Ireland while working at Trinity College Dublin.

Rhea is a mother of three daughters and four delicious grandchildren, counsellor and child birth educator with over forty years experience. Rhea has extensive experience working with women and families before, during and after birth. Her special interest is in exploring the psychological aspects of birth and the pyscho-social factors which can affect birth outcomes. Rhea is a highly respected and sought after presenter at conferences, seminars and workshops on birth and counselling issues. Rhea also works in private practice running an extensive schedule of classes for couples and groups as well as education and development for midwives and birth attendants.

$20 / $15 Conc.
All profits will be donated to Birth For Humankind

Monday 24th February, 2020
​7pm - 9pm

Australian Catholic University
Modular Building - ​400.G.08
Cnr Victoria Parade & Brunswick Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065