Conference Papers

All Conference Papers

Johnson-Cash, J, Reed, R 2020 ‘Midwifing student midwives: student midwife support circles as ritual practice, 2nd Trans-Tasman Midwifery Education Conference, 8-9 April 2021, New Zealand (online).

Gabriel, L, Reed, R, Broadbent, M, Marynowski-Tracyz, D 2020 ‘How do midwives conceptualise intrapartum risk?’, Normal Labour and Birth Research Conference, 2-4 December 2020, Hyderabad, India (online).

Gabriel, L, Reed, R, Broadbent, M, Marynowski-Tracyz, D 2019 ‘How do midwives conceptualise intrapartum risk?’, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Research Day, 7 November 2019, SCHI Auditorium, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast.

Reed, R, Gabriel, L, Kearney, L 2019 ‘Birthing the placenta: women’s experiences of their care provider’s practice’, poster presentation, 14th Normal Labour and Birth Research Conference, 17-19 June 2019, Grange Hotel, Grange over Sands, England.

Reed, R, Johnson-Cash, J 2018 ‘Understanding and assessing the progress of labour: conflicting discourses within midwifery curricula’ Transforming Midwifery Education Through Practice 2018, 20-21 September 2018, RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast.

Johnson-Cash, J, Reed, R, Kearney, L, Young, J 2017 ‘Dissecting the dominant discourse: what do the stages of labour really say about women, midwives and birth?’, poster presentation, 31st International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress, 18-22 October 2017, Toronto, Canada.

Kearney, L, Davenport, L, Schaffer, K, Reed, R, Young, J 2017 ‘Exploring midwifery and medical management of the third stage of labour in association with postpartum haemorrhage - a prospective cohort’, poster presentation, 31st International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress, 18-22 October 2017, Toronto, Canada.

Flanagan, B, Lord, B, Reed, R, Barnes, M 2017 ‘Women birthing before arrival at hospital’, poster presentation, 31st International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress, 18-22 October 2017, Toronto, Canada.

Reed, R, Sharman, R, Inglis, C 2017 ‘“Never again!”: the aftermath of birth trauma’ The Passage to Motherhood Conference, 11-12 May 2017, Brisbane.

Reed, R, Sharman, R, Inglis, C 2016 ‘Traumatic childbirth: women’s descriptions of care provider actions and interactions’ Normal Labour and Birth Conference, 10-13 October 2016, Sydney.

Johnson-Cash, J, Reed, R, Kearney, L, Young, J 2016 ‘Stages of labour: a systematic review’, poster presentation, Normal Labour and Birth Conference, 10-13 October 2016, Sydney.

Gabriel, L, Reed, R, Broadbent, M 2016 ‘The influence of ‘risk’ on intrapartum midwifery care: a literature review’, poster presentation, Normal Labour and Birth Conference, 10-13 October 2016, Sydney.

Davenport L, Kearney L, Schaffer, K, Reed, R, Young, J 2016 ‘Placental birth practices: exploring midwifery and medical management of the third stage of labour in a regional hospital’, poster presentation, Normal Labour and Birth Conference, 10-13 October 2016, Sydney.

Kearney, L, Craswell, A & Reed, R 2015 ‘Expecting and connecting: evaluation of a collaborative antenatal service’ 19th Biennial Conference of the Australian College of Midwives 2015: Super Midwives Making a Difference, 5-8 October 2015, Gold Coast.

Hollinsworth, D., Reed, R., Robertson, A., Syron, M., Grogan, J & Kinchela, V 2015, ‘Visions of embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and persepectives into the curriculum’, Learning and Teaching Week, 14 September 2015, University of the Sunshine Coast.

Reed, R 2015, ‘Routine vaginal examinations during physiological birth’, The Passage to Motherhood Conference, 7-9 May 2015, The Pullman King George Square, Brisbane.

Reed, R, Barnes, M & Rowe, J 2014, ‘Ritual companionship: reconceptualising the mother-midwife relationship’, NZCOM 13th Biennial National Conference, 29-31 August 2014, Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre, Hamilton.

Inglis, C, Sharman, R, Reed, R 2014, ‘Childbirth trauma and fathers mental health’, poster presentation, USC Annual University Research Conference, 14 July 2014, University of the Sunshine Coast. *Awarded best poster at conference.

Reed, R 2014, ‘Midwifery practice as ritual companionship’, ICM 30th Triennial Congress, 1-5 June 2014, Prague Congress Centre, Prague.

Reed, R 2014, ‘Midwifery practice during birth: rites of passage and rites of protection’, 6th Annual Virtual International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2014, online.

Reed, R 2014, ‘Authoritative knowledge and informed decision making’, 29th Homebirth Australia Conference, 22-23 March 2014, Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane.

Barnes, M, Rowe, J, Downer, T, Reed, R, George, R & Watson, K 2013, ‘Supporting mother and baby: two approaches’ poster presentation, 2013 Infant and Early Childhood Social and Emotional Wellbeing Conference, 3 November 2013, Canberra.

Reed, R 2013, ‘Shoulder dystocia: a midwifery perspective’, The Passage to Motherhood Conference, 15-18 May 2013, Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast.

Reed, R 2013, ‘Stages, mechanisms and midwifery’, The Passage to Motherhood Conference, 15-18 May 2013, Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast.

Reed, R 2012, ‘Rites of passage and rites of protection during birth’, 28th Homebirth Australia Conference, 28-20 July 2012, Hobart, Tasmania.

Reed, R, Barnes, M & Allan, J 2011, ‘Rethinking ‘rites of protection’ during birth: a foundation for the future of midwifery practice’, 17th Biennial Conference of the Australian College of Midwives 2011: A Midwifery Odyssey, 18-21 October 2011, Australian Technology Park, Sydney.

Reed, R, Barnes, M & Allan, J 2011, ‘Tending the needs of the institution: how midwives navigate discord’, Australian College of Midwives Queensland Branch Conference 2011: “midwife means with woman; partnership, collaboration & trust”, 1 October 2011, Griffith University, Logan.

Reed, R 2011, ‘An exploration of midwifery practice during birth: rites of passage’, 2011 University Research Conference, Bridging Disciplinary Divides: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, 18-21 July, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs.

Reed, R, Barnes, M & Allan, J 2011, ‘Mothers, midwives and knowledge during birth’, The Passage to Motherhood Conference, 4-7 May, The Mercure Hotel, Brisbane.

Rowe, J, Barnes, M, Reed, R, George, K, & Allan, J 2010, 'Supporting and mentoring young mothers at university', poster presentation, 11th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference; Transforming Healthcare through research and education, 5 November 2010, School of Nursing and Midwifery Trinity College, Dublin Ireland.

Reed, R, Barnes, M & Allan, J 2009, ‘An exploration of midwifery practice during the second stage of labour’, poster presentation, USC Annual University Research Conference, 9 November 2009, University of the Sunshine Coast. *Awarded best poster at conference.

Reed, R 2009, ‘Learning the hard way: the story of a novice independent midwife’, Midwives & Women: a Brilliant Blend - ACM 16th National Conference, 22-25 September 2009, Adelaide.

Reed, R, Barnes, M, Roiko, A, Williams, C, & Willcocks, K 2009, ‘Women’s stories of breastfeeding and mothering following assisted conception’, Midwives & Women: a Brilliant Blend - ACM 16th National Conference, 22-25 September 2009, Adelaide.

Reed, R 2009, ‘The challenges and experiences of setting up an independent midwifery service’, Midwives Make a Difference, 4 June 2009, Australian College of Midwives, Sunshine Coast.

Barnes, M, Roiko, A, Reed, R, Williams, C & Willcocks, K 2009, ‘Women’s stories of breastfeeding and mothering following assisted conception’, Nutrition and nurture in infancy and childhood: bio-cultural perspectives, 8-10 September 2009, University of Central Lancashire, Cumbria, UK.

Barnes, M, Doyle, B, Cox, J, Timms, H & Reed, R 2009, ‘Improving breastfeeding rates through implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding’, Nutrition and nurture in infancy and childhood: bio-cultural perspectives, 8-10 September 2009, University of Central Lancashire, Cumbria, UK.

Reed, R, Barnes, M & Allan, J 2009, ‘Nuchal cords: reducing the fear and improving outcomes’, poster presentation, 2nd Passionate about Practice Conference, 29-30 July 2009, Queensland Health, Brisbane.

McAllister, M, Madsen, W, Godden, J, Greehill, J & Reed, R 2009, ‘History in motion? Tensions and possibilities of teaching the history of nursing in Australia’, 3rd International Conference in Sickness and Health: Government of the self in the clinic and the community, 15-17 April 2009, Victoria, Canada.

Barnes, M, Doyle, B, Cox, J, Timms, H & Reed, R 2008, ‘Evaluation of a practice development initiative to improve midwives breastfeeding knowledge and skills’, poster presentation, 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, 5-7 November 2008, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin, UK.

Barnes, M, Winstanley, J & Reed, R 2008, ‘Access to clinical supervision by midwives in Queensland, Australia’, concurrent session paper, 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, 5-7 November 2008, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin, UK.