WHEN

20/10/2026

Birth is unpredictable. So why don’t we prepare women for that?

We often talk about labour and birth as though there’s a predictable path - that if you prepare enough, plan enough or do everything “right”, things will go a certain way.

But we can’t tell women exactly how their birth will unfold.

Being honest about that isn’t about frightening women. It’s about giving them realistic information so they can go into birth informed, rather than with expectations that may be impossible to meet.

when.org.au

20/10/2026

New menopause guidelines have been released, and WHEN is proud to have contributed to their development.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has released updated clinical guidelines to support healthcare professionals in managing common menopause symptoms.

The guidelines focus on hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful s*x and urinary symptoms, helping healthcare professionals provide evidence-based care.

WHEN Board Vice Chair and Chair of our Clinical Governance Committee, Dr Catriona Melville, chaired the guideline development group and WHEN also contributed feedback during the development process.

Listen to Dr Catriona Melville talk about the guidelines on ABC Listen - 13.48 minutes in.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/new-menopause-guidelines-could-be-a-gamechanger/107266726

New guidelines for clinicians will clarify when to use menopausal hormone therapy over other medicines, and what options are available for those with a history of breast cancer. The author of a study investigating what goes on in the gut microbiome of people who have and are being treated for cancer...

19/10/2026

WHEN’s founder and CEO, Peta Titter, spoke with Lucy Breadan this afternoon on ABC radio about prolapse.

What it is, when it happens and more.

Until we can talk about prolapse openly, things won’t change.

ABC Hobart

18/10/2026

New menopause guidelines have been released, and WHEN is proud to have contributed to their development.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has released updated clinical guidelines to support healthcare professionals in managing common menopause symptoms.

The guidelines focus on hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful s*x and urinary symptoms, helping healthcare professionals provide evidence-based care.

WHEN Board Vice Chair and Chair of our Clinical Governance Committee, Dr Catriona Melville, chaired the guideline development group and WHEN also contributed feedback during the development process.

These guidelines are an important resource for supporting consistent, informed and individualised menopause care across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Want to learn more?
Listen to Dr Catriona Melville on this ABC Listen podcast, at the 13.48 minute mark.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/new-menopause-guidelines-could-be-a-gamechanger/107266726




Royal Aust & NZ College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG

18/10/2026

Today is World Menopause Day.

"Hot Flushes. Night sweats. Vaginal dryness. Painful s*x. A frequent need to wee.

Menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive years and is associated with a range of symptoms that can affect their quality of life.

There's a lot of information and misinformation about the best treatments to help ease the severity of symptoms.

In a bid to make things easier, the Royal Aust & NZ College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG has developed a new set of clinical guidelines."

Read more here:

Australia has a new set of clinical guidelines for managing the symptoms of menopause, that include hot flushes, night sweats, and a frequent need to urinate. Here's what it means for you.

14/10/2026

We were honoured to hear Senator Nick McKim acknowledge the work of the Women’s Health Education Network (WHEN) in the Australian Senate on Tuesday night.
 
In his speech, Senator McKim highlighted WHEN’s commitment to providing free, evidence-based women’s health education, shaped by clinical expertise and the lived experiences of women.
 
From pregnancy and miscarriage recovery to menopause and healthy ageing, our work is grounded in the belief that women deserve to understand their bodies throughout every stage of life.
 
Founded in Hobart by Peta Titter in 2017, WHEN has grown into a national organisation, and we’re incredibly proud to see this work recognised in Parliament.
 
In the full speech, he didn’t start with talking women’s health. He started with housing.

That’s exactly how we see it. You can’t separate a woman’s health from the rest of her life. When she can’t keep a roof over her head, her health goes on hold.

Thank you, Senator McKim, for acknowledging the importance of accessible women’s health education and the work of our dedicated team and contributors.

13/10/2026

Thank you AUSactive for having Peta Titter present an educational webinar on returning to exercise and movement after having a baby.

For more information and resources, visit our website

10/10/2026

There’s a difference between being informed and being warned.

Talking honestly about pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period isn’t about scaring women. It’s about making sure they have the information they deserve.

Being informed doesn’t mean expecting the worst. It means being better prepared for the reality of what pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period can involve.

Women deserve the truth about their health.

You can find evidence-based information and resources on our website - for free. At WHEN, we want every woman to have the information they need.

07/10/2026

At WHEN, we believe women deserve more than survival.

A healthy baby and an alive mother. This has become the benchmark for a “successful” pregnancy and birth.

Women can leave pregnancy and birth with injuries, pain, pelvic floor dysfunction and changes to their emotional and psychological wellbeing. Too often, these outcomes are minimised.

when.org.au

06/10/2026

WHEN's evidence-based pregnancy and exercise courses are designed for fitness professionals who want to better understand the changes that happen during pregnancy and how to support your clients through them.

Learn about pregnancy exercise guidelines, pelvic floor function, physiological changes, movement, strength, stability and practical exercise adaptations.

You can take individual modules or access all four through our Pregnancy & Exercise Bundle.

Explore the courses: https://when.thinkific.com/