Midwifery


Books

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eBooks

Antenatal Midwifery Skills:  Survival Guide

Labour Midwifery Skills: Survival Guide

Postnatal and Neonatal Midwifery Skills: Survival Guide

Dilemmas and Decision Making in Midwifery: A practice-based approach


Journals

The Practising Midwife (hardcopy available at PMBH Library site)
The Practising Midwife is a longstanding international academic journal originally aimed at a midwifery audience, but now encompasses all maternity professionals including obstetricians, maternity support workers, doulas and families using maternity services.

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal (ANMJ) is a quarterly publication at the forefront of industry news, advancements and insights specifically for nurses, midwives, students and carers.

Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health

The official journal of the American College of Nurse-Midwives is peer-reviewed and includes new research and current knowledge across a broad range of clinical and interprofessional topics including perinatal care, gynecology, sexual and reproductive health, primary care, public health, health care policy, and global health.

Midwifery Today


Women and Birth
Journal of the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) Women and Birth is the official journal of the Australian College of Midwives. It is a midwifery journal that publishes on all matters relating to pregnancy, birth, and the first six weeks post-partum.


Databases


Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) EBP Database (via CiAP)
Presents evidence in an easier-to-understand format, helping healthcare professionals make quick decisions with up-to-date clinical guidance.

Maternity and Infant Care (MIDIRS) (via CiAP)
A world leading resource for midwifery information and knowledge. We index paper and electronic resources from government, academic and professional sources.


Professional Resources

Australian College of Midwives (ACM)
ACM helps midwives stay at the forefront of their profession by providing evidence-based education, expert-led resources and strong advocacy.

Pregnancy and Postnatal LEAAP Guidelines

Evidence-based clinical recommendations for everyone who needs or works in pregnancy and postnatal care.


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This guide was last updated 02/07/25.


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