At Western Obstetrics, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for women, babies, and families. An important part of that commitment is our dedication to ongoing research and innovation. Our clinicians and midwives are actively involved in projects that explore new ways to improve outcomes, enhance patient experiences, and apply the latest evidence to clinical practice. By contributing to research and publishing our findings, we ensure that the care we provide is not only compassionate and personalised, but also informed by the best available knowledge.
Our Research
Prevalence of Antenatally Identified Lactation Risk Factors and Risk of Not Fully Breastfeeding at 6 to 8 Weeks Postpartum
Western Obstetrics is pleased to share that research on our breastfeeding screening tool has been published in the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health on 30 July 2025. The tool was developed by our very own Lactation Consultant Sharon Perrella and GP Obstetrician Dr Stuart Prosser, in collaboration with Professor Donna Geddes and Phillip Vlaskovsky. […]
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Australian Women’s Experiences of Establishing Breastfeeding after Caesarean Birth
Western Obstetrics is pleased to share that our own Dr. Stuart Prosser (GPO) and Sharon L. Perrella (Lactation Consultant) contributed to this important research published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health on 3 March 2024. The study explores the real-world experiences of Australian women establishing breastfeeding after a caesarean birth—insights that […]
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Longitudinal changes in wellbeing amongst breastfeeding women in Australia and New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic
Western Obstetrics is pleased to share that our very own Dr Stuart Prosser (GPO) and Sharon L. Perrella (Lactation Consultant) were involved in this insightful study, Longitudinal changes in wellbeing amongst breastfeeding women in Australia and New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic, published in the European Journal of Pediatrics on 17 August 2022. How Motherhood […]
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Maternal Evaluation of a Team-Based Maternity Care Model for Women of Low Obstetric Risk
Western Obstetrics is pleased to share that our team members Dr Stuart Prosser (GPO) and Sharon Perrella (Lactation Consultant) took part in this important study published in the Journal of Patient Experience on 11 April 2022. The study evaluated a new, team-based maternity care model for women of low obstetric risk, led by GPOs and […]
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