Helen L McLachlan

Summary

Affiliation: La Trobe University
Country: Australia

Publications

  1. ncbi Effects of continuity of care by a primary midwife (caseload midwifery) on caesarean section rates in women of low obstetric risk: the COSMOS randomised controlled trial
    H L McLachlan
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
    BJOG 119:1483-92. 2012
  2. ncbi A descriptive study of mastitis in Australian breastfeeding women: incidence and determinants
    Lisa H Amir
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
    BMC Public Health 7:62. 2007
  3. ncbi Women's views of postnatal care in the context of the increasing pressure on postnatal beds in Australia
    Helen L McLachlan
    La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
    Women Birth 22:128-33. 2009
  4. ncbi Is the organisation and structure of hospital postnatal care a barrier to quality care? Findings from a state-wide review in Victoria, Australia
    Helen L McLachlan
    Clinical School of Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Studies, La Trobe University, 3086, Australia
    Midwifery 24:358-70. 2008
  5. ncbi Addressing the midwifery workforce crisis: evaluating an employment model for undergraduate midwifery students at a tertiary maternity hospital in Melbourne, Australia
    Helen L McLachlan
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
    Women Birth 24:173-9. 2011
  6. ncbi Identifying and supporting women with psychosocial issues during the postnatal period: evaluating an educational intervention for midwives using a before-and-after survey
    Helen L McLachlan
    Mother and Child Health Research, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
    Midwifery 27:723-30. 2011
  7. ncbi COSMOS: COmparing Standard Maternity care with one-to-one midwifery support: a randomised controlled trial
    Helen L McLachlan
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 324 328 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Australia
    BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 8:35. 2008
  8. ncbi A statewide review of postnatal care in private hospitals in Victoria, Australia
    Jo Anne Rayner
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 324 328 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne Victoria, 3000, Australia
    BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 10:26. 2010
  9. ncbi Staffing in postnatal units: is it adequate for the provision of quality care? Staff perspectives from a state-wide review of postnatal care in Victoria, Australia
    Della A Forster
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 251 Faraday St, Carlton 3053, Australia
    BMC Health Serv Res 6:83. 2006
  10. ncbi Exploring implementation and sustainability of models of care: can theory help?
    Della A Forster
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 215 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
    BMC Public Health 11:S8. 2011

Detail Information

Publications15

  1. ncbi Effects of continuity of care by a primary midwife (caseload midwifery) on caesarean section rates in women of low obstetric risk: the COSMOS randomised controlled trial
    H L McLachlan
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
    BJOG 119:1483-92. 2012
    ..To determine whether primary midwife care (caseload midwifery) decreases the caesarean section rate compared with standard maternity care...
  2. ncbi A descriptive study of mastitis in Australian breastfeeding women: incidence and determinants
    Lisa H Amir
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
    BMC Public Health 7:62. 2007
    ....
  3. ncbi Women's views of postnatal care in the context of the increasing pressure on postnatal beds in Australia
    Helen L McLachlan
    La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
    Women Birth 22:128-33. 2009
    ..We aimed to explore the views of women and their partners regarding a number of theoretical postnatal care 'packages' that could provide an alternative approach to early postnatal care...
  4. ncbi Is the organisation and structure of hospital postnatal care a barrier to quality care? Findings from a state-wide review in Victoria, Australia
    Helen L McLachlan
    Clinical School of Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Studies, La Trobe University, 3086, Australia
    Midwifery 24:358-70. 2008
    ..to describe the structure and organisation of hospital postnatal care in Victoria, Australia...
  5. ncbi Addressing the midwifery workforce crisis: evaluating an employment model for undergraduate midwifery students at a tertiary maternity hospital in Melbourne, Australia
    Helen L McLachlan
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
    Women Birth 24:173-9. 2011
    ..This study explored the pilot employment model from the perspective of the SMW_Div2 and hospital midwives...
  6. ncbi Identifying and supporting women with psychosocial issues during the postnatal period: evaluating an educational intervention for midwives using a before-and-after survey
    Helen L McLachlan
    Mother and Child Health Research, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
    Midwifery 27:723-30. 2011
    ..This study aimed to evaluate an advanced communication skills education package for midwives caring for women during the postnatal period...
  7. ncbi COSMOS: COmparing Standard Maternity care with one-to-one midwifery support: a randomised controlled trial
    Helen L McLachlan
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 324 328 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Australia
    BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 8:35. 2008
    ..Comprehensive process and economic evaluations will be conducted. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN012607000073404...
  8. ncbi A statewide review of postnatal care in private hospitals in Victoria, Australia
    Jo Anne Rayner
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 324 328 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne Victoria, 3000, Australia
    BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 10:26. 2010
    ..This provides a more complete overview of the organisational structures and processes in postnatal care in all Victorian hospitals from the perspective of care providers...
  9. ncbi Staffing in postnatal units: is it adequate for the provision of quality care? Staff perspectives from a state-wide review of postnatal care in Victoria, Australia
    Della A Forster
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 251 Faraday St, Carlton 3053, Australia
    BMC Health Serv Res 6:83. 2006
    ..This paper focuses on the impact of staffing issues on the provision of quality postnatal care from the perspective of care providers...
  10. ncbi Exploring implementation and sustainability of models of care: can theory help?
    Della A Forster
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 215 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
    BMC Public Health 11:S8. 2011
    ....
  11. ncbi The early postnatal period: exploring women's views, expectations and experiences of care using focus groups in Victoria, Australia
    Della A Forster
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 324 328 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Australia
    BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 8:27. 2008
    ..We aimed to gain a more in-depth understanding of women's views, expectations and experiences of early postnatal care...
  12. ncbi Australian women's use of complementary and alternative medicines to enhance fertility: exploring the experiences of women and practitioners
    Jo Anne Rayner
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 324 328 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
    BMC Complement Altern Med 9:52. 2009
    ..It is likely that CAM use for fertility enhancement will also increase, however this is not known. This paper reports on an exploratory study of women's use of CAM for fertility enhancement...
  13. ncbi Breastfeeding initiation and birth setting practices: a review of the literature
    Della A Forster
    Royal Women s Hospital, Carlton, Australia
    J Midwifery Womens Health 52:273-80. 2007
    ..Single strategies are unlikely to increase breastfeeding initiation as stand-alone measures...
  14. ncbi Care providers' views and experiences of postnatal care in private hospitals in Victoria, Australia
    Jo Anne Rayner
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria 3086, Australia Electronic address
    Midwifery 29:622-7. 2013
    ..This study aimed to gain a further understanding of this by exploring care providers' views and experiences of postnatal care in private hospitals...
  15. ncbi Women's views and experiences of breast feeding: positive, negative or just good for the baby?
    Della A Forster
    Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University, 324 328 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000, Australia
    Midwifery 26:116-25. 2010
    ..to explore women's views and experiences of breast feeding, regardless of whether or not they breast fed, or length of breast feeding...