Conference Presentations

All Conference Papers

Davison C, Reed R (2023) ‘Other ways of knowing: assessment of labour progress in physiological birth', Australian College of Midwives National Conference, 12-14 September 2023, Adelaide, Australia.

Johnson-Cash J, Reed R (2021) ‘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 and 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 and 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, Australia.

Reed R, Gabriel L and 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, 20-21 September 2018, RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Australia.

Johnson-Cash J, Reed R, Kearney L and 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 and 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 and Inglis C (2017) ‘“Never again!”: the aftermath of birth trauma’, The Passage to Motherhood Conference, 11-12 May 2017, Brisbane, Australia.

Flanagan B, Lord B and Reed R (2016) ‘Women's experience of birth in paramedic care’ [poster presentation], Paramedics Australasia International Conference, 17-19 November 2016, Auckland, New Zealand.

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

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

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

Davenport L, Kearney L, Schaffer K, Reed R and 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 Research Conference, 10-13 October 2016, Sydney, Australia.

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

Hollinsworth D, Reed R, Robertson A, Syron M, Grogan J and 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, Australia.

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

Reed R, Barnes M and 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, New Zealand.

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, Australia. *Awarded best poster at the 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, Australia.

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

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

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

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

Reed R, Barnes M and 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: a midwifery odyssey, 18-21 October 2011, Australian Technology Park, Sydney, Australia.

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

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

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

Rowe J, Barnes M, Reed R, George K and 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 and 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, Australia. *Awarded best poster at the conference.

Reed R (2009) ‘Learning the hard way: the story of a novice independent midwife’, ACM 16th National Conference, 22-25 September 2009, Adelaide, Australia.

Reed R, Barnes M, Roiko A, Williams C and Willcocks K (2009) ‘Women’s stories of breastfeeding and mothering following assisted conception’, ACM 16th National Conference, 22-25 September 2009, Adelaide, Australia.

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, Australia.

Barnes M, Roiko A, Reed R, Williams C and 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 and 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 and 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, Australia.

McAllister M, Madsen W, Godden J, Greenhill J and 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 and 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 and Reed R (2008) ‘Access to clinical supervision by midwives in Queensland, Australia’, 9th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, 5-7 November 2008, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin, UK.