Mercy Perinatal

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Mercy Perinatal is an inspiring team of clinicians, researchers, and teachers who share a collective vision to bring mothers and babies- here and around the world- safely home. We will bring them home through leading ground breaking research in preventing stillbirth, in reducing preterm birth and treating pre-eclampsia. We will bring them home by providing accessible, engaging education for matern

ity providers everywhere. We will bring them home by providing excellence in clinical care; we will hold a candle in the dark and light the way for families who have lost- or risk losing- the fight to bring their babies safely home.

26/05/2026

How do you plant the seed… ignite the passion… take the first step? Sometimes it all starts with a guiding hand on the shoulder. This year at the Global Midwifery Update, Prof Christine Catling is going to help us ‘Support the Next Generation of Midwives’.

Christine has been a midwife for 32 years, currently serving as a Conjoint Professor of Midwifery Research between UTS and Northern Sydney Local Health District and an NHMRC Research Fellow investigating Clinical Supervision and its ability to support midwives. She is a passionate leader and mentor who has guided many young midwives along the start of their journeys.

Make sure you secure your GMU ticket today: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/gmu2026 or the link in our bio!

19/05/2026

Early Career Research Applications for the Australian Reproduction Update close THIS FRIDAY at 5pm on Friday the 22nd of May. Is yours in the mail!?

Coming to you from Chapter Place, Melbourne on the 27th and 28th of July, the ARU is a super supportive environment for young researchers to share their latest data and findings.

From embryology to s***m, oocytes to neonatology, we welcome all reproductive related research.

Santa can't grant your wish of a presentation if he doesn't receive your letter! Send yours off before the deadline via the information here:
https://mercyperinatal.com/event/aru2026 or via the link in our bio!

18/05/2026

Flying in to save the day... who else could it be but our very own Prof Sue Walker!

We are now less than a month away from the Global Midwifery Update 2026, make sure you have booked your ticket for June 12th and 13th at the Park Hyatt, Melbourne. You do not want to miss these practice changing talks!

Speaking on Sepsis, Sue will take you through what to look for, and what to do next when you think a patient might be septic.

Sue is a maternal fetal medicine sub-specialist and an academic clinical researcher. She is one of the co-founders of Mercy Perinatal as well as the Perinatal Medicine Department at the Mercy Hospital for Women, which has flourished into a tertiary referral site for some of the highest risk pregnancies in Victoria. Many of you know Sue from GOU, Twilight and the many other Mercy Perinatal events she has helped shape over the years.

Make sure you book your tickets for GMU TODAY at: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/gmu2026 or the link in our bio!

14/05/2026

Next month GMU 2026 returns to the stunning Park Hyatt Melbourne on Friday 12th & Saturday 13th June, bringing together midwives from across the country for two days of evidence-based, practice-ready learning designed by midwives, for midwives.

With an outstanding speaker lineup and 12 hours of CPD approved by the Australian College of Midwives, GMU 2026 is all about delivering knowledge you can take straight back into clinical practice the very next Monday.

We’re excited to welcome Dr Reka Korbely, Neonatal Intensivist at the Mercy Hospital for Women, who will present: The Hot Cold Debrief Done Well.

This will be an insightful session exploring meaningful debriefing in clinical care - practical, impactful, and grounded in improving outcomes for both families and clinicians.

Save the date and join us for two inspiring days of learning, connection and clinical excellence.

https://mercyperinatal.com/event/gmu2026

14/05/2026

You don’t need to be a Director to work out that this is a seminar worth attending 🔥

Join us next Saturday on 23rd May in Melbourne (or online) for an energising day bringing together established leaders and emerging voices shaping the future of healthcare. Expect thought-provoking discussions, fresh ideas, practical insights, and the kind of conversations that stay with you long after the day ends.

Why people are signing up:
• Inspiring speakers from across healthcare and research
• Leadership conversations that challenge the status quo
• Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas
• A program designed to spark action- not just discussion

PLUS! Spark to Flame has received the following CPD approvals:
• ANZCA: 8 hours under Category 2 – Knowledge and Skills (Leadership and Management Skills Development)
• CICM: Approved CPD activity for members
• RACP: Fellows can self-report via the MyCPD program
• RACS: CPD can be claimed through self-reporting

We are down to our very final in-person tickets, so now’s the time to secure your place.

View the full program and speaker lineup here: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/spark-flame (link in bio)

12/05/2026

Calling all ECR’s! Don't miss out on the number 1 item on your Wishlist! The Australian Reproduction Update ECR Abstract Submissions close Friday May 22nd at midnight!

ARU has moved in 2026 and will now be hosted on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th of July, from Coburg2, Melbourne.

Every year our ECR sessions are a super positive environment, full of questions and amazing insights from our diverse attendees. Plus, ARU is an amazing environment for collaboration and connection with fellow scientists.

Make sure you submit by the deadline, and book your ticket at: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/aru2026

This World Pre-eclampsia Day, we’re proud to see our very own Associate Professor Roxanne Hastie take the global stage a...
11/05/2026

This World Pre-eclampsia Day, we’re proud to see our very own Associate Professor Roxanne Hastie take the global stage as part of the Pre-eclampsia: Know Her Symptoms webinar on 22 May. 🌍💜

Roxanne will present exciting new research built around Mercy Perinatal’s latest discovery and paper on novel prodromal symptoms of eclampsia during a plenary session - contributing to an important international conversation focused on improving recognition, care, and outcomes for women and babies worldwide.

Pre-eclampsia is not just a local issue - it is a global challenge, with nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies losing their lives each year due to pre-eclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

This collaborative webinar for World Pre-eclampsia Day 2026 will bring together world leaders, emerging researchers, and global perspectives under this year’s powerful theme: Know HER Symptoms.

We’re incredibly proud to see Roxanne and the team contributing to research that is helping shape awareness and understanding on a worldwide scale.

Join the conversation, find out more info and register to attend via the link here: https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/world-pre-eclampsia-day/

10/05/2026

Autonomy, Connection and the Modern Mind... How Our Ancestral Brains Shape Life Today... and how it should give us hope for tomorrow.

Professor Bill von Hippel joins us at the Global Midwifery Update on June 12th and 13th at the Park Hyatt Melbourne, to delve into what social connections really mean, and how our needs for connections have, or haven't, changed compared our ancestors.

We are thrilled to welcome Bill, who is a renowned psychologist, author and expert on human behaviour. With dual Professorial appointments in Australian and the United States he has researched human development and connection, including writing 2 books "The Social Leap" and "The Social Paradox"

We know this session will provide you with insights and tools you can take back to all aspects of your life.

Make sure to secure your ticket today at: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/gmu2026 (or via the link in our bio).

09/05/2026

The Australian Reproduction Update is bringing you the latest in preconception, fertility and reproductive science this July 27th and 28th, from Coburg, Melbourne. And this year, we are celebrating all things Christmas in July. So, bring your biggest research question, your hunger for knowledge and your ugliest of sweaters.

Session 1: We're looking at "Where the Magic Begins!" We are thrilled to welcome experts on s***m health and function, anti-ageing in reproduction and the impact of artificial intelligence.

Our incredible speakers for this session include:
🎁 Dr Tessa Lord (University of Newcastle)
☃️ A/Prof Lindsay Wu (University of New South Wales)
🦌 A/Prof Reza Nosrati (Monash University)

We know, our program looks more like a wish list you would write for Santa!
Make sure you've secured your tickets for ARU today (while they're still on Early Bird Pricing too!) at: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/aru2026

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