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Australia lawmakers want to hear experiences of motherhood as Senate examines postpartum care ‘cliff-edge’
First source report
The Australian Senate has launched a Select Committee on Women’s Health to investigate maternal health issues. The committee intends to hear about the experiences of motherhood to address gaps in postpartum care.
Public health expert and infant feeding researcher Dr. June Joseph stated that the Church could play a pivotal role in leading national postpartum care. Dr. Joseph has conducted research on infant feeding and postpartum care in South East Asia.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- ReportingAustralia lawmakers want to hear experiences of motherhood as Senate examines postpartum care ‘cliff-edge’
The Catholic Leader · Joe Higgins
- Reporting@CathNewsChurch can play ‘pivotal role’ in supporting new mothers
CathNews Australia · Rebecca Comini
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- Oct 24, 4:00 PM The Catholic Leader Australia lawmakers want to hear experiences of motherhood as Senate examines postpartum care ‘cliff-edge’
- Oct 25, 1:00 PM CathNews Australia Church can play ‘pivotal role’ in supporting new mothers
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