Psychologist • Clinical Lecturer @UniofAdelaide • Child, family & reproductive health • Views mine • she/her
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First study of my PhD has been published! Men's grief following pregnancy/neonatal loss does not exist in isolation, but in a complex ecosystem of interacting factors. Multi-level strategies are needed to reduce isolation & increase access to support. bmcpregnancychildbirth.biome…
More work showing the importance of workplace acknowledgement of early pregnancy loss & structured support systems 👉 doi.org/10.1080/13668803.202…
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New Publication 📢
Benton et al. (2024): Best practice recommendations for the integration of trauma-informed approaches to mental health care within the context of perinatal trauma and loss: A systematic review of current guidance.
doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2024.…
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Bereaved parents want to participate in research. As researchers we need to create easy access to participation.
Read our new paper!
Bereaved parents want to leave a legacy for their baby and be involved in stillbirth research #ProjectEngage
@ChristineAoz @VickiFlenady @Daniellep89 et al.
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📝 Pleased to share this publication on men's experiences of info & support needs for diagnosis of male-factor infertility. We explore the challenges of engaging men in research & fertility services, a central barrier to adequate support. Read here ➡️ doi.org/10.1177/155798832312…
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A great start to the #NESBereavement2023 conference debunking the ‘stages of grief’ which is still ubiquitous in society… yet we know there are no ‘stages’ and grief is not a linear process. We know this all too well in our care/ research at @PregnancyLossIE & @marymountcork
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HUGE new paper alert 🚨📜| After 5 years of hard work, research and design I’m happy to announce the results of our RCT evaluating the world-first Men in Mind practitioner training program for engaging men in care has finally been published! psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202… 🧵 1/5
So pleased to have our latest mixed-methods study on men's experiences of male-factor infertility included in @theTiser and @theheraldsun today. Results highlighted need for gender-specific support services and sensitive language. Full publication coming soon! 💫 @NicciMcPherson
"...talking about our experience with others helped me feel less isolated and provided a sense of comfort [...] We weren’t alone in this after all." These stories never get easier to read, but highlights the importance of giving men/parents space to share their feelings 💛
We lost our baby. I wasn’t sure how a man should deal with it theage.com.au/national/we-lo…
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📢Out now! The Global Stillbirth Advocacy & Implementation Guide is an action-focused guide to help end preventable stillbirths & improve care for all women & families following #stillbirth.
Access 👉bit.ly/3n35KNQ
#EndStillbirths #GlobalStillbirthGuide #IMNHC2023
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#dadmatters a very moving talk from Dr @KateObst from Adelaide Australia highlighting partners experience of loss and considering dads/partners and their journey through greif. Lots to think about, Thankyou Dr Obst
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Having an amazing day at the Rainbow Clinic National Learning and Sharing Event in Manchester. Watched a great presentation by @KateObst, who perfectly explained why dads need to be included in perinatal loss support. Looking forward to further engaging conversations
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@fathers_mentalhealth and I have put together survey that we would really appreciate your help with sharing. #dads #birthpartner forms.gle/bzWCjFKKzZXY2zze6 @JJSharpers @gaylerobs @mwstephmair @Suepike @MariaABull @PennieMcGuireHV @MairianneNairn @daljitathwal @WendyTangen
Heartfelt and powerful discussions at the @ISAStillbirth 2022 conference non-birthing parent panel. It's so important that our language, health systems and support services acknowledge and validate *all parents*, including fathers and non-birthing mothers 💙💜
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Delighted to see this in print as we need to continue the narrative about inclusion of partners as parents during pregnancy and childbirth @thelovelymaeve @LloydPhilpott1 @VirginiaSchmie1 @mgtmurphy123 @sylviamurphyt @joanlalor2907 @HelenMulcahy2 @uccnursmid @UCCMidwifery
Fathers’ perceptions and experiences of support to be a parenting partner during the perinatal period: A scoping review ift.tt/D4KF85v
💫 New research out w Thom Pearson & @DrClemmiDue - Aust. first qualitative study exploring CALD men's experiences of support after #perinatal death. Key themes of stigma, culturally-relevant religion/ritual & connection to community/family. Download at: doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16465
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Our latest paper has just been published, exploring the longterm impacts for grandparents of a child’s pregnancy loss. Thanks to all those grandparents that shared their experiences and made this possible. tandfonline.com/eprint/ZESTP…
The current issue of @NHPCO_news Pediatric E-Journal focuses on bereavement in paediatric palliative/hospice care. It was a pleasure to contribute an article on men's #grief after the death of a baby. Full article avail to read at 👉 nhpco.org/palliativecare/ped…
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So important, so often dad's are the forgotten ones, not just in pregnancy loss but also death of babies and children. Well done all.
📰 ICYMI - now in issue:
The experiences of #men following #RecurrentMiscarriage in an Irish tertiary hospital: A qualitative analysis onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… Tommy Harty, Maria Trench, @orlaeye @keelinodonoghue & @danielnuzum #Miscarriage #PregnancyLoss #Fathers
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“We need support too” @KateObst sharing the experience of bereaved fathers and the importance of ensuring that they feel supported! @mypsanz #PSANZ2022 👏🏽
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Stigma and (double) disenfranchisement affects men too. Men's grief after perinatal loss is often delayed, this has implications for when and for how long we need to offer mental health support to men. Thank you @KateObst @mypsanz @GradSchoolUofA @sahmriAU #BetterTogether
