We are excited to announce the successful recipients of this year’s Early and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Small Grant Scheme. Four researchers from three different universities have been awarded funding of $10,000 each to support projects in CRE HiPP’s priority areas of preconception and pregnancy lifestyle health: Dr Stephanie Pirotta, Dr Kiran Ahuja, Dr Christie Bennett and Dr Mumtaz Begum. “Another grant …
“Working hard is one thing, but being recognized is entirely something else.”(Bereket Gebremichael, grant recipient) We are thrilled to announce that seven PhD researchers in Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania have been awarded grants under this scheme. Details of the winning projects, which relate to various aspects of maternal lifestyle health during preconception and pregnancy, are provided …
Dr Bec Jenkinson is maternity consumer advocate-turned-researcher, with more than 10 years’ experience as a leader in the Australian maternity consumer movement, advocating for high quality, respectful, women-centred continuity of care. CRE HiPP sat down with Dr Jenkinson to find out what drives and inspires her. Q: What keeps you motivated in your research career? A: I draw a lot …
A group of maternity consumers and advocates from across Australia have released a paper calling for equitable and non-stigmatising care for pregnant women and potential parents who live in larger bodies. It voices concern that “the current weight-centric approach to maternity care is creating unintended harm for pregnant, birthing and postnatal women.” The paper, titled “Listening to larger bodied women: Time …
Dr Edwina Dorney, a key member of the Preconception Health Network (PCHN), has just released a video in which she discusses clinical guidelines for this important area of healthcare. “Preconception care involves a wide range of interventions that aim to improve the health of potential parents before pregnancy,” said Dr Dorney, who specialises in women’s health and Public Health Medicine. …
“My eating disorder commenced when I was about 13 years old and continued in various forms until I was in my early 30s,” said Hilary Smith, mum to a two-year old daughter and National Manager at the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC). Ms Smith’s presentation about her lived experience of undertaking IVF with a personal history of an eating disorder …
Professor Leonie Callaway is an obstetric and general physician with a long list of professional and academic achievements to her name. She has forged her own remarkable path, and was the first person in her family to complete a university degree. CRE HiPP sat down with Professor Callaway to find out what drives and inspires her. Q: What keeps you …
“Women deserve respect and dignity when growing and birthing their baby, regardless of body size.”(Dr Briony Hill, Body Positive Birth Alliance Executive Team) CRE HiPP is proud to announce the launch of a new alliance which aims to challenge weight-centric maternity care, and address both unconscious and conscious weight stigma and discrimination. The Body Positive Birth Alliance brings together a …
The Australian Health in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Early and Mid-career Researcher Collective (HiPPP EMR-C) held their first online showcase for 2023 on the 4th of April. It was attended by over 40 EMR-C members from around Australia and chaired by Dr Briony Hill. The first part of the showcase was a presentation by Dr Cheryce Harrison, CRE HiPP Senior …
In case you missed it on CRE HiPP’s Twitter, over the past few weeks our Consumer Advisory Group has launched a series of videos telling individual stories of maintaining a healthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy. This series covers topics such as weight management, healthy eating, exercise, and managing PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and gestational diabetes. It aims to educate …
