Professor Virginia Schmied

Professor Virginia Schmied

Professor,
School of Nursing and Midwifery

Professor,
School of Nursing and Midwifery

Biography

Virginia Schmied is Professor of Midwifery in the Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University and is the Health and Well-being Theme Champion at the university. Virginia holds a Visiting Professorship at University of Central Lancashire (UK). In her role she collaborates with other senior academics at WSU to build capacity in maternal and child health research. Professor Schmied has a strong national and international reputation in the discipline of midwifery, and in the field of maternal and child health. She researches and supervises higher degree students in topics addressing the social and emotional health and well-being of women and men in the transition to parenthood, breastfeeding and young child feeding; perinatal mental health, particularly in vulnerable communities and researching improvements in service delivery and professional practice. She is particularly interested in how relationship-based care leads to improved health outcomes for women, children and families. Professor Schmied has held national competitive grants from ARC and NHMRC and she has conducted consultancy work including leading the development of the national framework for universal health and development services to children and families the Australian Government. She has published over 200 refereed journal articles, book chapters and published reports and regularly presents (including as a key note speaker) at national and international conferences. Her research has been translated to policy and practice, for example through the development of health policy, models of care, teaching resources for consumers and health professionals. In 2016 she was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s award for Excellence in High Degree Research Supervision and Training and in 2018 she led a team that was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s excellence in Learning and Teaching award for innovations in perinatal multidisciplinary learning and teaching.

This information has been contributed by Professor Schmied.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Technology, Sydney
  • BA University of New South Wales

Professional Memberships

  • Australian College of Midwives (1992)

Awards

  • Vice Chancellor’s award for Excellence in High Degree Research Supervision and Training 2016-12-17
  • Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching 2018-12-20

Interests

  • Health and maternity service systems
  • Infant feeding
  • Midwifery
  • Perinatal mental health
  • relationship-based care

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • School of Nursing and Midwifery

Contact

Email: V.Schmied@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9685 9505
Mobile: 0430242140
Location: EB.LG.33
Parramatta

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Publications

Books

  • Dahlen, H., Kumar-Hazard, B. and Schmied, V. (2020), 'Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine', : Routledge 9781138592704.
  • Thomson, G. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'Psychosocial Resilience and Risk in the Perinatal Period: Implications and Guidance for Professionals', : Routledge 9781138101579.

Chapters in Books

  • Ussher, J., Hawkey, A., Perz, J., Crossing the Line Study Team, .., Liamputtong, P., Sekar, J., Marjadi, B., Schmied, V., Dune, T., Brook, E., Noack-Lundberg, K., Ryan, S., Thepsourinthone, J. and Charter, R. (2023), 'Violating bodily boundaries : sexual violence experiences of trans women', Trans Reproductive and Sexual Health: Justice, Embodiment and Agency, Routledge 9780367686192.
  • Liamputtong, P., Noack-Lundberg, K., Dune, T., Ussher, J., Hawkey, A., Marjadi, B., Perz, J., Schmied, V., Sekar, J. and Brook, E. (2022), 'Researching sexual violence with trans women of color in Australia', Handbook of Social Inclusion: Research and Practices in Health and Social Sciences, Springer 9783030895938.
  • Ussher, J., Charter, R., Schmied, V. and Hawkey, A. (2021), 'Sexual violence', The Sage Encyclopedia of Trans Studies, Sage Publications 9781544393810.
  • Schmied, V. (2020), 'Understanding perinatal mental health problems : prevalence, risk factors, approaches to prevention, early identification and treatment', Routledge International Handbook of Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health, Routledge 9781138490260.
  • Dahlen, H., Teate, A., Ormsby, S. and Schmied, V. (2020), 'Working with worry and inspiring hope : relationships with anxious and fearful women', Understanding Anxiety, Worry and Fear in Childbearing: A Resource for Midwives and Clinicians, Springer Nature 9783030210625.
  • Hussein, S. and Schmied, V. (2020), 'Seeking control over birth in the Middle East', Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine, Routledge 9781138592704.
  • Dahlen, H., Kumar-Hazard, B. and Schmied, V. (2020), 'Conclusion : keeping the canary singing into the future', Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine, Routledge 9781138592704.
  • Thomson, G. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'Drawing the threads together', Psychosocial Resilience and Risk in the Perinatal Period: Implications and Guidance for Professionals, Routledge 9781138101579.
  • Schmied, V. and Thomson, G. (2017), 'Introducing the chapters and focus', Psychosocial Resilience and Risk in the Perinatal Period: Implications and Guidance for Professionals, Routledge 9781138101579.
  • Psaila, K. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'Interprofessional collaboration : a crucial component of support for women and families in the perinatal period', Psychosocial Resilience and Risk in the Perinatal Period: Implications and Guidance for Professionals, Routledge 9781138101579.
  • Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2016), 'A mirror on practice : using ethnography to identify and facilitate best practice in maternity and child health care', Ethnographic Research in Maternal and Child Health, Taylor & Francis 9781138792203.
  • Dahlen, H., Schmied, V. and Tracy, S. (2016), 'Bringing it all together : an application of the research process', Navigating the Maze of Research: Enhancing Nursing and Midwifery Practice, Elsevier 9780729542135.
  • Sheehan, A. and Schmied, V. (2011), 'The imperative to breastfeed: An Australian perspective', Infant Feeding Practices: A Cross-cultural Perspective, Springer 9781441968722.
  • Dahlen, H., Schmied, V. and Tracy, S. (2011), 'Bringing it all together: an application of the research process to the field of practice', Navigating the Maze of Research. Enhancing Nursing and Midwifery Practice, Elsevier 9780729540902.
  • Schmied, V. and Lupton, D. (2010), 'Blurring the boundaries: breastfeeding and maternal subjectivity', Abjectly Boundless: Boundaries, Bodies and Health Work, Ashgate Publishing Ltd 9780754679103.

Journal Articles

  • Philip, B., Kemp, L., Taylor, C. and Schmied, V. (2024), '[In Press] Indian immigrants' constructions of mental health and mental illness in the perinatal period : a qualitative study', Journal of Advanced Nursing, .
  • Keedle, H., Stulz, V., Conti, J., Bentley, R., Meade, T., Qummouh, R., Hay, P., Kaye-Smith, H., Everitt, L. and Schmied, V. (2023), 'Psychosocial interprofessional perinatal education : design and evaluation of an interprofessional learning experience to improve students' collaboration skills in perinatal mental health', Women and Birth, vol 36, no 4 , pp 379 - 387.
  • Frederiksen, M., Schmied, V. and Overgaard, C. (2023), 'Creating coherent perinatal care journeys : an ethnographic study of the role of continuity of care for Danish parents in a vulnerable position', Women and Birth, vol 36, no 1 , pp 117 - 126.
  • Dahlen, H., Ormsby, S., Staines, A., Kirk, M., Johnson, L., Small, K., Kumar-Hazard, B. and Schmied, V. (2023), 'A comparison of the Woman-centred care : strategic directions for Australian maternity services (2019) national strategy with other international maternity plans', Women and Birth, vol 36, no 1 , pp 17 - 29.
  • Mann, P., Schmied, V., Psaila, K. and Foster, J. (2023), 'Integrative review of cobedding of infant twins', Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, vol 52, no 2 , pp 128 - 138.
  • Psaila, K., Schmied, V. and Heath, S. (2023), 'Exploring continuity of care for women with prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomaly : a mixed method study', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 32, no 19-20 , pp 7147 - 7161.
  • Sheehan, A., Dahlen, H., Elmir, R., Burns, E., Coulton, S., Sorensen, K., Duff, M., Arundell, F., Keedle, H. and Schmied, V. (2023), 'The implementation and evaluation of a mentoring program for Bachelor of Midwifery students in the clinical practice environment', Nurse Education in Practice, vol 70 .
  • Cibralic, S., Pickup, W., Diaz, A., Kohlhoff, J., Karlov, L., Stylianakis, A., Schmied, V., Barnett, B. and Eapen, V. (2023), 'The impact of midwifery continuity of care on maternal mental health : a narrative systematic review', Midwifery, vol 116 .
  • Ussher, J., Hawkey, A., Perz, J., Liamputtong, P., Sekar, J., Marjadi, B., Schmied, V., Dune, T. and Brook, E. (2022), 'Crossing boundaries and fetishization : experiences of sexual violence for trans women of color', Journal of Interpersonal Violence, vol 37, no 5-6 , pp 3552 - 3584.
  • Elmir, R. and Schmied, V. (2022), 'A qualitative study of the impact of adverse birth experiences on fathers', Women and Birth, vol 35, no 1 , pp 41 - 48.
  • Ussher, J., Hawkey, A., Perz, J., Liamputtong, P., Sekar, J., Marjadi, B., Schmied, V., Dune, T. and Brook, E. (2022), 'Gender affirmation and social exclusion amongst trans women of color in Australia', International Journal of Transgender Health, vol 23, no 1-2 , pp 79 - 96.
  • Foster, J., Dahlen, H., Fijan, S., Badawi, N., Schmied, V., Thornton, C., Smith, C. and Psaila, K. (2022), 'Probiotics for preventing and treating infant regurgitation : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 18, no 1 .
  • Everitt, L., Stulz, V., Elmir, R. and Schmied, V. (2022), 'Educational programs and teaching strategies for health professionals responding to women with complex perinatal mental health and psychosocial concerns : a scoping review', Nurse Education in Practice, vol 60 .
  • Keedle, H., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2022), 'From coercion to respectful care : women's interactions with health care providers when planning a VBAC', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 22, no 1 .
  • Binasis, T., Kaplun, C. and Schmied, V. (2022), 'Parents' beliefs, perceptions and practices : influence on child school readiness in Western Sydney, Australia', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 30, no 6 , pp 4103 - 4112.
  • Sheehan, A., Elmir, R., Hammond, A., Schmied, V., Coulton, S., Sorensen, K., Arundell, F., Keedle, H., Dahlen, H. and Burns, E. (2022), 'The midwife-student mentor relationship : creating the virtuous circle', Women and Birth, vol 35, no 5 , pp 512 - 520.
  • Mule, V., Reilly, N., Schmied, V., Kingston, D. and Austin, M. (2022), 'Why do some pregnant women not fully disclose at comprehensive psychosocial assessment with their midwife?', Women and Birth, vol 35, no 1 , pp 80 - 86.
  • Phanwichatkul, T., Schmied, V., Liamputtong, P. and Burns, E. (2022), 'The perceptions and practices of Thai health professionals providing maternity care for migrant Burmese women : an ethnographic study', Women and Birth, vol 35, no 4 , pp 356 - 368.
  • Perumbil Pathrose, S., Spence, K., Taylor, C., Psaila, K., Schmied, V., Dahlen, H., Badawi, N., Gregory, K., Peters, K. and Foster, J. (2021), 'A cross-sectional survey of enteral feeding tube placement and gastric residual aspiration practices : need for an evidence-based clinical practice guideline', Advances in Neonatal Care, vol 21, no 5 , pp 418 - 424.
  • Burns, E., Duff, M., Leggett, J. and Schmied, V. (2021), 'Emergency scenarios in maternity : an exploratory study of a midwifery and medical student simulation-based learning collaboration', Women and Birth, vol 34, no 6 , pp 563 - 569.
  • Frederiksen, M., Schmied, V. and Overgaard, C. (2021), 'Supportive encounters during pregnancy and the postnatal period : an ethnographic study of care experiences of parents in a vulnerable position', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 30, no 15-16 , pp 2386 - 2398.
  • Hussein, S., Dahlen, H., Ogunsiji, O. and Schmied, V. (2021), 'From hopelessness to some hope : a qualitative interpretive research project to improve birthing experiences in Jordan', Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, vol 27 .
  • Frederiksen, M., Schmied, V. and Overgaard, C. (2021), 'Living with fear : experiences of Danish parents in vulnerable positions during pregnancy and in the postnatal period', Qualitative Health Research, vol 31, no 3 , pp 564 - 577.
  • Dahlen, H., Downe, S., Jackson, M., Priddis, H., De Jonge, A. and Schmied, V. (2021), 'An ethnographic study of the interaction between philosophy of childbirth and place of birth', Women and Birth, vol 34, no 6 , pp 557 - 566.
  • Jefferies, D., Schmied, V., Sheehan, A. and Duff, M. (2021), 'The river of postnatal psychosis : a qualitative study of women's experience and meanings', Midwifery, vol 103 .
  • Eapen, V., Woolfenden, S., Schmied, V., Jalaludin, B., Lawson, K., Liaw, S., Lingam, R., Page, A., Cibralic, S., Winata, T., Mendoza Diaz, A., Lam-Cassettari, C., Burley, J., Boydell, K., Lin, D., Masi, A., Katz, I., Dadich, A., Preddy, J., Bruce, J., Raman, S., Kohlhoff, J., Descallar, J., Karlov, L., Kaplun, C., Arora, A., Di Mento, B., Smead, M., Doyle, K., Grace, R., McClean, T., Blight, V., Wood, A. and Raine, K. (2021), '"Watch Me Grow- Electronic (WMG-E)" surveillance approach to identify and address child development, parental mental health, and psychosocial needs : study protocol', BMC Health Services Research, vol 21, no 1 .
  • Hawkey, A., Ussher, J., Liamputtong, P., Marjadi, B., Sekar, J., Perz, J., Ryan, S., Schmied, V., Brook, E. and Dune, T. (2021), 'Trans women's responses to sexual violence : vigilance, resilience, and need for support', Archives of Sexual Behavior, vol 50, no 7 , pp 3201 - 3222.
  • Phillip, B., Kemp, L., Taylor, C. and Schmied, V. (2021), ''We do not talk about it' : exploring visual approaches to initiate deeper conversations about perinatal mental health with Indian immigrants', International Journal of Qualitative Methods, vol 20 , pp 1 - 11.
  • Glover, J., Samir, N., Kaplun, C., Rimes, T., Edwards, K., Schmied, V., Katz, I., Walsh, P., Lingham, R. and Woolfenden, S. (2021), 'The effectiveness of place-based interventions in improving development, health and wellbeing outcomes in children aged 0-6 years living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in high-income countries : a systematic review', Wellbeing, Space and Society, vol 2 .
  • Fleming , C., Diniz De Oliveira, J., Schmied, V., Lala, G., Sharma, D., Koniz-Booher, P., Perez-Escamilla, R. and Third, A. (2021), 'Adolescent voices and perspectives on food and nutrition : feasibility of an innovative participatory methodology', Current Developments in Nutrition, vol 5, no Suppl. 2 , pp 744 - 744.
  • Fleming, C., Diniz De Oliveira, J., Sharma, D., Schmied, V., Lala, G., Koniz-Booher, P., Perez-Escamilla, R. and Third, A. (2021), 'Drivers of food choice, barriers to healthy eating and a call to action from adolescents to improve nutritional intake across 18 countries', Current Developments in Nutrition, vol 5, no Suppl. 2 , pp 643 - 643.
  • Rigg, E., Schmied, V., Peters, K. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'A survey of women in Australia who choose the care of unregulated birthworkers for a birth at home', Women and Birth, vol 33, no 1 , pp 86 - 96.
  • Noack-Lundberg, K., Liamputtong, P., Marjadi, B., Ussher, J., Perz, J., Schmied, V., Dune, T. and Brook, E. (2020), 'Sexual violence and safety : the narratives of transwomen in online forums', Culture, Health and Sexuality, vol 22, no 6 , pp 646 - 659.
  • Hussein, S., Dahlen, H., Ogunsiji, O. and Schmied, V. (2020), 'Uncovered and disrespected : a qualitative study of Jordanian women's experience of privacy in birth', Women and Birth, vol 33, no 5 , pp 496 - 504.
  • Burns, E., Triandafilidis, Z. and Schmied, V. (2020), 'Designing a model of breastfeeding support in Australia : an appreciative inquiry approach', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 28, no 5 , pp 1723 - 1733.
  • Hussein, S., Dahlen, H., Ogunsiji, O. and Schmied, V. (2020), 'Jordanian women's experiences and constructions of labour and birth in different settings, over time and across generations : a qualitative study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 20, no 1 .
  • Keedle, H., Peters, L., Schmied, V., Burns, E., Keedle, W., Keedle, W. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'Women's experiences of planning a vaginal birth after caesarean in different models of maternity care in Australia', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 20 .
  • Jackson, M., Schmied, V. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'Birthing outside the system : the motivation behind the choice to freebirth or have a homebirth with risk factors in Australia', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 20, no 1 .
  • Liamputtong, P., Noack-Lundberg, K., Dune, T., Marjadi, B., Schmied, V., Ussher, J., Perz, J., Hawkey, A., Sekar, J. and Brook, E. (2020), 'Embodying transgender : an analysis of trans women in online forums', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 17, no 18 .
  • Schmied, V., Reilly, N., Black, E., Kingston, D., Talcevska, K., Mule, V. and Austin, M. (2020), 'Opening the door : midwives' perceptions of two models of psychosocial assessment in pregnancy : a mixed methods study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 20 .
  • Thomson, G., Flacking, R., George, K., Feeley, N., Haslund-Thomsen, H., De Coen, K., Schmied, V., Provenzi, L. and Rowe, J. (2020), 'Parents' experiences of emotional closeness to their infants in the neonatal unit : a meta-ethnography', Early Human Development, vol 149 .
  • Coates, D., Coppleson, D. and Schmied, V. (2020), 'Integrated physical and mental healthcare : an overview of models and their evaluation findings', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, vol 18, no 1 , pp 38 - 57.
  • Rossiter, C., Fowler, C., Hesson, A., Kruske, S., Homer, C. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Australian parents' use of universal child and family health services : a consumer survey', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 27, no 2 , pp 472 - 482.
  • Smith, C., Sabe, Z., Galbally, M., Schmied, V. and Dahlen, H. (2019), 'The effect of complementary medicines and therapies on maternal anxiety and depression in pregnancy : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Affective Disorders, vol 245 , pp 428 - 439.
  • Rigg, E., Schmied, V., Peters, K. and Dahlen, H. (2019), 'The role, practice and training of unregulated birth workers in Australia : a mixed methods study', Women and Birth, vol 32 , pp 77 - 87.
  • Yang, S., Burns, E., Salamonson, Y. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Expectations and experiences of nursing students in supporting new mothers to breastfeed : a descriptive qualitative study', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 28, no 11 , pp 2340 - 2350.
  • Yang, S., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Salamonson, Y. (2019), 'Breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of baccalaureate nursing students in Taiwan : a cohort study', Women and Birth, vol 32, no 3 , pp 334 - 340.
  • Rossiter, C., Fowler, C., Hesson, A., Kruske, S., Homer, C., Kemp, L. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Australian parents' experiences with universal child and family health services', Collegian, vol 26, no 3 , pp 321 - 328.
  • Dennis, C., Shiri, R., Brown, H., Santos, H., Schmied, V. and Falah-Hassani, K. (2019), 'Breastfeeding rates in immigrant and non-immigrant women : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 15, no 3 .
  • Phanwichatkul, T., Burns, E., Liamputtong, P. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Protecting my baby : a qualitative study of the health promoting practices of pregnant Burmese migrant women living in Thailand', International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, vol 15, no 1 , pp 1 - 16.
  • Pangas, J., Ogunsiji, O., Elmir, R., Raman, S., Liamputtong, P., Burns, E., Dahlen, H. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Refugee women's experiences negotiating motherhood and maternity care in a new country : a meta-ethnographic review', International Journal of Nursing Studies, vol 90 , pp 31 - 45.
  • Keedle, H., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2019), 'A narrative analysis of women's experiences of planning a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) in Australia using critical feminist theory', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 19 .
  • Stevens, J., Stevens, J., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2019), 'Skin-to-skin contact and what women want in the first hours after a caesarean section', Midwifery, vol 74 , pp 140 - 146.
  • Skelton, H., Dahlen, H., Psaila, K. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Facilitating closeness between babies with congenital abnormalities and their parents in the NICU : a qualitative study of neonatal nurses' experiences', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 28, no 15-16 , pp 2979 - 2928.
  • Sheehan, A., Gribble, K. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'It's okay to breastfeed in public but...', International Breastfeeding Journal, vol 14 .
  • Hatcher, D., Chang, E., Schmied, V. and Garrido, S. (2019), 'Exploring the perspectives of older people on the concept of home', Journal of Aging Research, vol 2019 .
  • Baker, J., Raman, S., Kohlhoff, J., George, A., Kaplun, C., Dadich, A., Best, C., Arora, A., Zwi, K., Schmied, V. and Eapen, V. (2019), 'Optimising refugee children's health/wellbeing in preparation for primary and secondary school : a qualitative inquiry', BMC Public Health, vol 19, no 1 .
  • Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Sheehan, A. (2019), 'Place of sanctuary: an appreciative inquiry approach to discovering how communities support breastfeeding and parenting', International Breastfeeding Journal, vol 14, no 1 .
  • Phanwichatkul, T., Burns, E., Liamputtong, P. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Migrant Burmese women living in southern Thailand and motherhood : an ethnographic study', Nursing and Health Sciences, vol 21, no 3 , pp 390 - 398.
  • Dahlen, H., Thornton, C., Fowler, C., Mills, R., O'Loughlin, G., Smit, J. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Characteristics and changes in characteristics of women and babies admitted to residential parenting services in New South Wales, Australia in the first year following birth : a population-based data linkage study 2000-2012', BMJ Open, vol 9, no 9 .
  • Hatcher, D., Chang, E., Schmied, V. and Garrido, S. (2019), 'Holding momentum : a grounded theory study of strategies for sustaining living at home in older persons', International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, vol 14, no 1 .
  • Bridges, N., Howell, G. and Schmied, V. (2019), 'Creating online communities to build positive relationships and increase engagement in not-for-profit organisations', Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal, vol 20 .
  • Keedle, H., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2018), 'The journey from pain to power : a meta-ethnography on women's experiences of vaginal birth after caesarean', Women and Birth, vol 31, no 1 , pp 69 - 79.
  • Keedle, H., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2018), 'The design, development, and evaluation of a qualitative data collection application for pregnant women', Journal of Nursing Scholarship, vol 50, no 1 , pp 47 - 55.
  • Phanwichatkul, T., Burns, E., Liamputtong, P. and Schmied, V. (2018), 'The experiences of Burmese healthcare interpreters (Iam) in maternity services in Thailand', Women and Birth, vol 31 , pp 152 - 161.
  • Myors, K., Cleary, M., Johnson, M. and Schmied, V. (2018), ''Modelling a secure-base' for women with complex needs : attachment-based interventions used by perinatal and infant mental health clinicians', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol 39, no 3 , pp 226 - 232.
  • Hussein, S., Dahlen, H., Ogunsiji, O. and Schmied, V. (2018), 'Women's experiences of childbirth in Middle Eastern countries : a narrative review', Midwifery, vol 59 , pp 100 - 111.
  • Simpson, M., Schmied, V., Dickson, C. and Dahlen, H. (2018), 'Postnatal post-traumatic stress : an integrative review', Women and Birth, vol 31, no 5 , pp 367 - 379.
  • Yang, S., Salamonson, Y., Burns, E. and Schmied, V. (2018), 'Breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of health professional students : a systematic review', International Breastfeeding Journal, vol 13, no 1 .
  • Yang, S., Schmied, V., Burns, E., Brodribb, W. and Salamonson, Y. (2018), 'Validation of the Chinese version of the Australian Breastfeeding Attitude Questionnaire', Journal of Human Lactation, vol 34, no 4 , pp 674 - 681.
  • Dahlen, H., Munoz, A., Schmied, V. and Thornton, C. (2018), 'The relationship between intimate partner violence reported at the first antenatal booking visit and obstetric and perinatal outcomes in an ethnically diverse group of Australian pregnant women : a population-based study over 10 years', BMJ Open, vol 8, no 4 .
  • Priddis, H., Thornton, C., Fowler, C., Schmied, V., Tooher, J., Dickinson, M. and Dahlen, H. (2018), 'Characteristics and service needs of women and babies admitted to residential parenting units in New South Wales : a mixed methods study', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 27, no 15-16 , pp 2963 - 2973.
  • Fogarty, S., Elmir, R., Hay, P. and Schmied, V. (2018), 'The experience of women with an eating disorder in the perinatal period : a meta-ethnographic study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 18 .
  • Dahlen, H., Foster, J., Psaila, K., Spence, K., Badawi, N., Fowler, C., Schmied, V. and Thornton, C. (2018), 'Gastro-oesophageal reflux : a mixed methods study of infants admitted to hospital in the first 12 months following birth in NSW (2000-2011)', BMC Pediatrics, vol 18 .
  • Bridges, N., Howell, G. and Schmied, V. (2018), 'Breastfeeding peer support on social networking sites', Breastfeeding Review, vol 26, no 2 , pp 17 - 27.
  • Bridges, N., Howell, G. and Schmied, V. (2018), 'Exploring breastfeeding support on social media', International Breastfeeding Journal, vol 13 .
  • Stevens, J., Stevens, J., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2018), 'Who owns the baby? : a video ethnography of skin-to-skin contact after a caesarean section', Women and Birth, vol 31, no 6 , pp 453 - 462.
  • Raeburn, T., Schmied, V., Hungerford, C. and Cleary, M. (2017), 'Autonomy support and recovery practice at a psychosocial clubhouse', Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, vol 53, no 3 , pp 175 - 182.
  • Jefferies, D., Horsfall, D. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'Blurring reality with fiction : exploring the stories of women, madness, and infanticide', Women and Birth, vol 30, no 1 , pp 24 - 31.
  • Rossiter, C., Schmied, V., Kemp, L., Fowler, C., Kruske, S. and Homer, C. (2017), 'Responding to families with complex needs : a national survey of child and family health nurses', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 73, no 2 , pp 386 - 398.
  • Fowler, C., Schmied, V., Dickinson, M. and Dahlen, H. (2017), 'Working with complexity : experiences of caring for mothers seeking residential parenting services in New South Wales, Australia', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 26, no 3 , pp 524 - 534.
  • Olley, H., Psaila, K., Fowler, C., Kruske, S., Homer, C. and Schmied, V. (2017), ''Being the bridge and the beacon' : a qualitative study of the characteristics and functions of the liaison role in child and family health services in Australia', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 26, no 1-2 , pp 91 - 102.
  • Stevens, J., Stevens, J., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2017), 'Video ethnography during and after caesarean sections : methodological challenges', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 26, no 13-14 , pp 2083 - 2092.
  • Valizadeh, S., Hosseinzadeh, M., Mohammadi, E., Hassankhani, H., Fooladi, M. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'Addressing barriers to health : experiences of breastfeeding mothers after returning to work', Nursing and Health Sciences, vol 19, no 1 , pp 105 - 111.
  • Duff, M., Dahlen, H., Burns, E., Priddis, H., Schmied, V. and George, A. (2017), 'Designing an oral health module for the Bachelor of Midwifery program at an Australian university', Nurse Education in Practice, vol 23 , pp 76 - 81.
  • Schmied, V., Black, E., Naidoo, N., Dahlen, H. and Liamputtong, P. (2017), 'Migrant women's experiences, meanings and ways of dealing with postnatal depression : a meta-ethnographic study', PLoS One, vol 12, no 3 .
  • Burns, E. and Schmied, V. (2017), ''The right help at the right time' : positive constructions of peer and professional support for breastfeeding', Women and Birth, vol 30, no 5 , pp 389 - 397.
  • Rigg, E., Schmied, V., Peters, K. and Dahlen, H. (2017), 'Why do women choose an unregulated birth worker to birth at home in Australia : a qualitative study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 17 .
  • Grigg, C., Tracy, S., Tracy, M., Daellenbach, R., Kensington, M., Monk, A. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'Evaluating maternity units : a prospective cohort study of freestanding midwife-led primary maternity units in New Zealand : clinical outcomes', BMJ Open, vol 7, no 8 .
  • Elmir, R., Pangas, J., Dahlen, H. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'A meta-ethnographic synthesis of midwives' and nurses' experiences of adverse labour and birth events', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 26, no 23-24 , pp 4184 - 4200.
  • Jirojwong, S., Brownhill, S., Dahlen, H., Johnson, M. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'Going up, going down : the experience, control and management of gestational diabetes mellitus among Southeast Asian migrant women living in urban Australia', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, vol 28, no 2 , pp 123 - 131.
  • Reilly, N., Black, E., Chambers, G., Schmied, V., Matthey, S., Farrell, J., Kingston, D., Bisits, A. and Austin, M. (2017), 'Study protocol for a comparative effectiveness trial of two models of perinatal integrated psychosocial assessment : the PIPA project', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 17 .
  • Hesson, A., Fowler, C., Rossiter, C. and Schmied, V. (2017), ''Lost and confused' : parent representative groups' perspectives on child and family health services in Australia', Australian Journal of Primary Health, vol 23, no 6 , pp 560 - 566.
  • Teate, A., Dahlen, H., Leap, N. and Schmied, V. (2017), 'What are the factors that improve how midwives interact with women in the antenatal appointment?', Women and Birth, vol 30, no Suppl. 1 , pp 25 - 26.
  • Trajkovski, S., Schmied, V., Vickers, M. and Jackson, D. (2016), 'Experiences of neonatal nurses and parents working collaboratively to enhance family centred care : the destiny phase of an appreciative inquiry project', Collegian, vol 23, no 3 , pp 265 - 273.
  • Burns, E., Fenwick, J., Sheehan, A. and Schmied, V. (2016), ''This little piranha' : a qualitative analysis of the language used by health professionals and mothers to describe infant behaviour during breastfeeding', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 12, no 1 , pp 111 - 124.
  • Elmir, R. and Schmied, V. (2016), 'A meta-ethnographic synthesis of fathers' experiences of complicated births that are potentially traumatic', Midwifery, vol 32 , pp 66 - 74.
  • Hussein, S., Dahlen, H., Duff, M. and Schmied, V. (2016), 'The barriers and facilitators to evidence-based episiotomy practice in Jordan', Women and Birth, vol 29, no 4 , pp 321 - 329.
  • Stevens, J., Stevens, J., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2016), 'A juxtaposition of birth and surgery : providing skin-to-skin contact in the operating theatre and recovery', Midwifery, vol 37 , pp 41 - 48.
  • Rollans, M., Kohlhoff, J., Meade, T., Kemp, L. and Schmied, V. (2016), 'Partner involvement : negotiating the presence of partners in psychosocial assessment as conducted by midwives and child and family health nurses', Infant Mental Health Journal, vol 37, no 3 , pp 302 - 312.
  • Schmied, V., Langdon, R., Matthey, S., Kemp, L., Austin, M. and Johnson, M. (2016), 'Antenatal psychosocial risk status and Australian women's use of primary care and specialist mental health services in the year after birth : a prospective study', BMC Women's Health, vol 16, no 1 .
  • Raeburn, T., Schmied, V., Hungerford, C. and Cleary, M. (2016), 'The use of social environment in a psychosocial clubhouse to facilitate recovery-oriented practice', BJ Psych Open, vol 2, no 2 , pp 173 - 178.
  • Raeburn, T., Schmied, V., Hungerford, C. and Cleary, M. (2015), 'Self-determination theory : a framework for Clubhouse psychosocial rehabilitation research', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol 36, no 2 , pp 145 - 151.
  • Fowler, C., Schmied, V., Psaila, K., Kruske, S. and Rossiter, C. (2015), 'Ready for practice : what child and family health nurses say about education', Nurse Education Today, vol 35, no 2 , pp 67 - 72.
  • Psaila, K., Schmied, V., Fowler, C. and Kruske, S. (2015), 'Interprofessional collaboration at transition of care : perspectives of child and family health nurses and midwives', Journal of Clinical Nursing, .
  • Myors, K., Johnson, M., Cleary, M. and Schmied, V. (2015), 'Engaging women at risk for poor perinatal mental health outcomes : a mixed-methods study', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, vol 24, no 3 , pp 241 - 252.
  • Trajkovski, S., Schmied, V., Vickers, M. and Jackson, D. (2015), 'Using appreciative inquiry to bring neonatal nurses and parents together to enhance family-centred care : a collaborative workshop', Journal of Child Health Care, vol 19, no 2 , pp 239 - 253.
  • Grigg, C., Tracy, S., Schmied, V., Daellenbach, R. and Kensington, M. (2015), 'Women's birthplace decision-making, the role of confidence : part of the Evaluating Maternity Units study, New Zealand', Midwifery, vol 31, no 6 , pp 597 - 605.
  • Schmied, V., Homer, C., Fowler, C., Psaila, K., Barclay, L., Wilson, I., Kemp, L., Fasher, M. and Kruske, S. (2015), 'Implementing a national approach to universal child and family health services in Australia : professionals' views of the challenges and opportunities', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 23, no 2 , pp 159 - 170.
  • Rigg, E., Schmied, V., Peters, K. and Dahlen, H. (2015), 'Not addressing the root cause : an analysis of submissions made to the South Australian Government on a Proposal to Protect Midwifery Practice', Women and Birth, vol 28, no 2 , pp 121 - 128.
  • Myors, K., Cleary, M., Johnson, M. and Schmied, V. (2015), 'A mixed methods study of collaboration between perinatal and infant mental health and other service providers : do they sit in silos?', BMC Health Services Research, vol 15, no 1 .
  • Grigg, C., Tracy, S., Tracy, M., Schmied, V. and Monk, A. (2015), 'Transfer from primary maternity unit to tertiary hospital in New Zealand : timing, frequency, reasons, urgency and outcomes : part of the Evaluating Maternity Units study', Midwifery, vol 31, no 9 , pp 879 - 887.
  • Raeburn, T., Schmied, V., Hungerford, C. and Cleary, M. (2015), 'The contribution of case study design to supporting research on Clubhouse psychosocial rehabilitation', BMC Research Notes, vol 8, no 1 .
  • Keedle, H., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2015), 'Women's reasons for, and experiences of, choosing a homebirth following a caesarean section', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 15, no 1 .
  • Harvey, S., Schmied, V., Nicholls, D. and Dahlen, H. (2015), 'Hope amidst judgement : the meaning mothers accessing opioid treatment ascribe to interactions with health services in the perinatal period', Journal of Family Studies, vol 21, no 3 , pp 282 - 304.
  • Teate, A., Dahlen, H., Schmied, V. and Swain, J. (2015), 'The midwives' and women's interaction study', Women & Birth, vol 28, no suppl. 1 , pp 54 - 55.
  • Grigg, C., Tracy, S., Schmied, V., Monk, A. and Tracy, M. (2015), 'Women's experiences of transfer from primary maternity unit to tertiary hospital in New Zealand : part of the prospective cohort Evaluating Maternity Units study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 15, no 1 .
  • Myors, K., Schmied, V. and White, E. (2014), 'Child and family health nurses working with families of preschool-aged children', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 23, no 1-2 , pp 181 - 190.
  • Myors, K., Schmied, V., Johnson, M. and Cleary, M. (2014), 'Therapeutic interventions in perinatal and infant mental health services : a mixed methods inquiry', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol 35, no 5 , pp 372 - 385.
  • Psaila, K., Schmied, V., Fowler, C. and Kruske, S. (2014), 'Discontinuities between maternity and child and family health services : health professional's perceptions', BMC Health Services Research, vol 14 .
  • Stevens, J., Stevens, J., Schmied, V., Burns, E. and Dahlen, H. (2014), 'Immediate or early skin-to-skin contact after a Caesarean section : a review of the literature', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 10, no 4 , pp 456 - 473.
  • Priddis, H., Schmied, V. and Dahlen, H. (2014), 'Women's experiences following severe perineal trauma : a qualitative study', BMC Women's Health, vol 14, no 1 .
  • Psaila, K., Kruske, S., Fowler, C., Homer, C. and Schmied, V. (2014), 'Smoothing out the transition of care between maternity and child and family health services : perspectives of child and family health nurses and midwives'', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 14, no 1 .
  • Raeburn, T., Schmied, V., Hungerford, C. and Cleary, M. (2014), 'Clubhouse model of psychiatric rehabilitation : how is recovery reflected in documentation?', International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, vol 23, no 5 , pp 389 - 397.
  • Myors, K., Schmied, V., Johnson, M. and Cleary, M. (2014), ''My special time' : Australian women's experiences of accessing a specialist perinatal and infant mental health service', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 22, no 3 , pp 268 - 277.
  • Schmied, V. and Bick, D. (2014), 'Postnatal care : current issues and future challenges', Midwifery, vol 30, no 6 , pp 571 - 574.
  • Schmied, V., Fowler, C., Rossiter, C., Homer, C., Kruske, S., Barclay, L., Wilson, I., Kemp, L., Fasher, M., Psaila, K. and Hesson, A. (2014), 'Nature and frequency of services provided by child and family health nurses in Australia : results of a national survey', Australian Health Review, vol 38, no 2 , pp 177 - 185.
  • Priddis, H., Schmied, V., Kettle, C., Sneddon, A. and Dahlen, H. (2014), '"A patchwork of services" - caring for women who sustain severe perineal trauma in New South Wales - from the perspective of women and midwives', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 14, no 1 .
  • Reid, J., Schmied, V., Sheehan, A. and Fenwick, J. (2014), ''Be our guest' : challenges and benefits of using 'family conversations' to collect qualitative data about infant feeding and parenting', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 23, no 17-18 , pp 2404 - 2413.
  • Schmied, V., Thomson, G., Byrom, A., Burns, E., Sheehan, A. and Dykes, F. (2014), 'A meta-ethnographic study of health care staff perceptions of the WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly Health Initiative', Women and Birth, vol 27, no 4 , pp 242 - 249.
  • Psaila, K., Fowler, C., Kruske, S. and Schmied, V. (2014), 'A qualitative study of innovations implemented to improve transition of care from maternity to child and family health (CFH) services in Australia', Women and Birth, vol 27, no 4 , pp 51 - 60.
  • Grigg, C., Tracy, S., Daellenbach, R., Kensington, M. and Schmied, V. (2014), 'An exploration of influences on women's birthplace decision-making in New Zealand : a mixed methods prospective cohort within the Evaluating Maternity Units study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 14, no 1 .
  • Schmied, V. (2014), 'Child and family health nursing services in Australia : current state and future directions from the CHoRUS study', Australian Journal of Child and Family Health Nursing, vol 11, no 2 , pp 11 - 18.
  • Priddis, H., Dahlen, H. and Schmied, V. (2013), 'Women's experiences following severe perineal trauma : a meta-ethnographic synthesis', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 69, no 4 , pp 748 - 759.
  • Myors, K., Schmied, V., Johnson, M. and Cleary, M. (2013), 'Collaboration and integrated services for perinatal mental health : an integrative review', Child and Adolescent Mental Health, vol 18, no 1 , pp 1 - 10.
  • Jeyendra, A., Rajadurai, J., Chanmugam, J., Trieu, A., Nair, S., Baskaran, R. and Schmied, V. (2013), 'Australian general practitioners' perspectives on their role in well-child health care', BMC Family Practice, vol 14 .
  • Priddis, H., Dahlen, H., Schmied, V., Sneddon, A., Kettle, C., Brown, C. and Thornton, C. (2013), 'Risk of recurrence, subsequent mode of birth and morbidity for women who experienced severe perineal trauma in a first birth in New South Wales between 2000 - 2008 : a population based data linkage study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 13, no 89 , pp 1 - 7.
  • Rollans, M., Schmied, V., Kemp, L. and Meade, T. (2013), ''We just ask some questions...' : the process of antenatal psychosocial assessment by midwives', Midwifery, vol 29, no 8 , pp 935 - 942.
  • Rollans, M., Schmied, V., Kemp, L. and Meade, T. (2013), 'Negotiating policy in practice : child and family health nurses' approach to the process of postnatal psychosocial assessment', BMC Health Services Research, vol 13, no 1 .
  • Rollans, M., Schmied, V., Kemp, L. and Meade, T. (2013), 'Digging over that old ground : an Australian perspective of women's experience of psychosocial assessment and depression screening in pregnancy and following birth', BMC Women's Health, vol 13, no 1 .
  • Rollans, M., Meade, T., Schmied, V. and Kemp, L. (2013), 'Capturing clinician-client interaction : development of the 4D&4R observational tool', Nurse Researcher, vol 20, no 5 , pp 11 - 19.
  • Trajkovski, S., Schmied, V., Vickers, M. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Implementing the 4D cycle of appreciative inquiry in health care : a methodological review', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 69, no 6 , pp 1224 - 1234.
  • Mills, A., Schmied, V., Taylor, C., Dahlen, H., Shuiringa, W. and Hudson, M. (2013), 'Someone to talk to : young mothers' experiences of participating in a young parents support programme', Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, vol 27, no 3 , pp 551 - 559.
  • Burns, E., Fenwick, J., Sheehan, A. and Schmied, V. (2013), 'Mining for liquid gold : midwifery language and practices associated with early breastfeeding support', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 9, no 1 , pp 57 - 73.
  • Sheehan, A., Schmied, V. and Barclay, L. (2013), 'Exploring the process of women's infant feeding decisions in the early postbirth period', Qualitative Health Research, vol 23, no 7 , pp 989 - 998.
  • Lupton, D. and Schmied, V. (2013), 'Splitting bodies/selves : women's concepts of embodiment at the moment of birth', Sociology of Health and Illness, vol 35, no 6 , pp 828 - 841.
  • Kemp, L., Harris, E., McMahon, C., Matthey, S., Vimpani, G., Anderson, T., Schmied, V. and Aslam, H. (2013), 'Benefits of psychosocial intervention and continuity of care by child and family health nurses in the pre- and postnatal period : process evaluation', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 69, no 8 , pp 1850 - 1861.
  • Dahlen, H., Dowling, H., Tracy, M., Schmied, V. and Tracy, S. (2013), 'Maternal and perinatal outcomes amongst low risk women giving birth in water compared to six birth positions on land : a descriptive cross sectional study in a birth centre over 12 years', Midwifery, vol 29, no 7 , pp 759 - 764.
  • Dahlen, H., Priddis, H., Schmied, V., Sneddon, A., Kettle, C., Brown, C. and Thornton, C. (2013), 'Trends and risk factors for severe perineal trauma during childbirth in New South Wales between 2000 and 2008 : a population-based data study', BMJ Open, vol 3, no 5 , pp 1 - 7.
  • Fenwick, J., Burns, E., Sheehan, A. and Schmied, V. (2013), 'We only talk about breast feeding : a discourse analysis of infant feeding messages in antenatal group-based education', Midwifery, vol 29, no 5 , pp 425 - 433.
  • Dahlen, H., Schmied, V., Dennis, C. and Thornton, C. (2013), 'Rates of obstetric intervention during birth and selected maternal and perinatal outcomes for low risk women born in Australia compared to those born overseas', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 13 , pp 1 - 9.
  • Mills, A., Schmied, V. and Dahlen, H. (2013), ''Get alongside us', women's experiences of being overweight and pregnant in Sydney, Australia', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 9, no 3 , pp 309 - 321.
  • Thornton, C., Schmied, V., Dennis, C., Barnett, B. and Dahlen, H. (2013), 'Maternal deaths in NSW (2000-2006) from nonmedical causes (suicide and trauma) in the first year following birth', BioMed Research International, vol 2013 .
  • Trajkovski, S., Schmied, V., Vickers, M. and Jackson, D. (2013), 'Using appreciative inquiry to transform health care', Contemporary Nurse, vol 45, no 1 , pp 95 - 100.
  • Schmied, V., Johnson, M., Naidoo, N., Austin, M., Matthey, S., Kemp, L., Mills, A., Meade, T. and Yeo, A. (2013), 'Maternal mental health in Australia and New Zealand : a review of longitudinal studies', Women and Birth, vol 26, no 3 , pp 167 - 178.
  • Jackson, M., Dahlen, H. and Schmied, V. (2012), 'Birthing outside the system : perceptions of risk amongst Australian women who have freebirths and high risk homebirths', Midwifery, vol 28, no 5 , pp 561 - 567.
  • Burns, E., Schmied, V., Fenwick, J. and Sheehan, A. (2012), 'Liquid gold from the milk bar : constructions of breastmilk and breastfeeding women in the language and practices of midwives', Social Science and Medicine, vol 75, no 10 , pp 1737 - 1745.
  • Burns, E., Fenwick, J., Schmied, V. and Sheehan, A. (2012), 'Reflexivity in midwifery research : the insider/outsider debate', Midwifery, vol 28, no 1 , pp 52 - 60.
  • Trajkovski, S., Schmied, V., Vickers, M. and Jackson, D. (2012), 'Neonatal nurses' perspectives of family-centred care : a qualitative study', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 21, no 17-18 , pp 2477 - 2487.
  • Mills, A., Schmied, V., Taylor, C., Dahlen, H., Schuiringa, W. and Hudson, M. (2012), 'Connecting, learning, leaving : supporting young parents in the community', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 20, no 6 , pp 663 - 672.
  • Barclay, L., Longman, J., Schmied, V., Sheehan, A., Rolfe, M., Burns, E. and Fenwick, J. (2012), 'The professionalising of breast feeding : where are we a decade on?', Midwifery, vol 28, no 3 , pp 281 - 290.
  • Johnson, M., Schmied, V., Lupton, S., Austin, M., Matthey, S., Kemp, L., Meade, T. and Yeo, A. (2012), 'Measuring perinatal mental health risk', Archives of Women's Mental Health, vol 15, no 5 , pp 375 - 386.
  • Harvey, S., Schmied, V., Nicholls, D. and Dahlen, H. (2012), 'Key components of a service model providing early childhood support for women attending opioid treatment clinics : an Australian state health service review', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 21, no 17-18 , pp 2528 - 2537.
  • Elmir, R., Schmied, V., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2012), 'Separation, failure and temporary relinquishment : women's experiences of early mothering in the context of emergency hysterectomy', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 21, no 7-8 , pp 1119 - 1127.
  • Elmir, R., Jackson, D., Schmied, V. and Wilkes, L. (2012), ''Less feminine and less a woman' : the impact of unplanned postpartum hysterectomy on women', International Journal of Childbirth, vol 2, no 1 , pp 51 - 60.
  • Elmir, R., Schmied, V., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2012), 'Between life and death : women's experiences of coming close to death, and surviving a severe postpartum haemorrhage and emergency hysterectomy', Midwifery, vol 28, no 2 , pp 228 - 235.
  • Taylor, C., Mills, A., Schmied, V., Dahlen, H., Shuiringa, W. and Hudson, M. (2012), 'What works to engage young parents into services? Findings from an appreciative inquiry workshop', Contemporary Nurse, vol 42, no 2 , pp 258 - 271.
  • Schmied, V., Olley, H., Burns, E., Duff, M., Dennis, C. and Dahlen, H. (2012), 'Contradictions and conflict : a meta-ethnographic study of migrant women's experiences of breastfeeding in a new country', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 12, no 163 , pp 1 - 15.
  • Hussein, S., Dahlen, H. and Schmied, V. (2012), 'What makes episiotomy rates change? : a systematic review of the literature', International Journal of Childbirth, vol 2, no 1 , pp 29 - 39.
  • Priddis, H., Dahlen, H. and Schmied, V. (2012), 'What are the facilitators, inhibitors, and implications of birth positioning? : a review of the literature', Women and Birth, vol 25, no 3 , pp 100 - 106.
  • Taylor, C., Gribble, K., Sheehan, A., Schmied, V. and Dykes, F. (2011), 'Staff Perceptions and Experiences of Implementing the Baby Friendly Initiative in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Australia', JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, vol 40, no 1 , pp 25 - 34.
  • Schmied, V., Beake, S., Sheehan, A., Mccourt, C. and Dykes, F. (2011), 'Women's Perceptions and Experiences of Breastfeeding Support: A Metasynthesis', Birth, vol 38, no 1 , pp 49 - 60.
  • Hauck, Y., Fenwick, J., Dhaliwal, S., Butt, J. and Schmied, V. (2011), 'The association between women's perceptions of professional support and problems experienced on breastfeeding cessation : a Western Australian study', Journal of Human Lactation, vol 27, no 1 , pp 49 - 57.
  • Do, C., Smith, C., Dahlen, H., Bisits, A. and Schmied, V. (2011), 'Moxibustion for cephalic version: A feasibility randomised controlled trial', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 11 , pp 1 - 9.
  • Schmied, V., Gribble, K., Sheehan, A., Taylor, C. and Dykes, F. (2011), 'Ten steps or climbing a mountain: A study of Australian health professionals' perceptions of implementing the baby friendly health initiative to protect, promote and support breastfeeding', BMC Health Services Research, vol 11, no 208 , pp 1 - 10.
  • Kemp, L., Harris, E., Mcmahon, C., Matthey, S., Vimpani, G., Anderson, T., Schmied, V. and Aslam, H. (2011), 'Child and family outcomes of a long-term nurse home visitation programme : a randomised controlled trial', Archives of Disease in Childhood, vol 96, no 6 , pp 533 - 540.
  • Schmied, V., Duff, M., Dahlen, H., Mills, A. and Kolt, G. (2011), ''Not waving but drowning': A study of the experiences and concerns of midwives and other health professionals caring for obese childbearing women', Midwifery, vol 27, no 4 , pp 424 - 430.
  • Dahlen, H., Jackson, M., Schmied, V., Tracy, S. and Priddis, H. (2011), 'Birth centres and the national maternity services review : response to consumer demand or compromise?', Women and Birth, vol 24, no 4 , pp 165 - 172.
  • Dahlen, H., Schmied, V., Tracy, S., Jackson, M., Cummings, J. and Priddis, H. (2011), 'Home birth and the National Australian Maternity Services Review : too hot to handle?', Women and Birth, vol 24, no 4 , pp 148 - 155.
  • Elmir, R., Schmied, V., Jackson, D. and Wilkes, L. (2011), 'Interviewing people about potentially sensitive topics', Nurse Researcher, vol 19, no 1 , pp 12 - 16.
  • Schmied, V., Donovan, J., Kruske, S., Kemp, L., Homer, C. and Fowler, C. (2011), 'Commonalities and challenges : a review of Australian State and Territory maternity and child health policies', Contemporary Nurse, vol 40, no 1 , pp 106 - 117.
  • Priddis, H., Dahlen, H. and Schmied, V. (2011), 'Juggling instinct and fear : an ethnographic study of facilitators and inhibitors of physiological birth positioning in two different birth settings', International Journal of Childbirth, vol 1, no 4 , pp 227 - 241.
  • Beake, S., Pellowe, C., Dykes, F., Schmied, V. and Bick, D. (2011), 'A systematic review of structured versus non-structured breastfeeding programmes to support the initiation and duration of exclusive breastfeeding in acute and primary healthcare settings', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, vol 9, no 36 , pp 1471 - 1508.
  • Burns, E., Schmied, V., Sheehan, A. and Fenwick, J. (2010), 'A meta-ethnographic synthesis of women's experience of breastfeeding', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 6, no 3 , pp 201 - 219.
  • Sheehan, A., Schmied, V. and Barclay, L. (2010), 'Complex decisions : theorizing women's infant feeding decisions in the first 6 weeks after birth', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 66, no 2 , pp 371 - 380.
  • Schmied, V. and Walsh, P. (2010), 'Effective casework practice with adolescents : perspectives of statutory child protection practitioners', Child and Family Social Work, vol 15, no 2 , pp 165 - 175.
  • Reid, J., Schmied, V. and Beale, B. (2010), '"I only give advice if I am I asked" : examining the grandmother's potential to influence infant feeding decisions and parenting practices of new mothers', Women and Birth, vol 23, no 2 , pp 74 - 80.
  • Fenwick, J., Butt, J., Dhaliwa, S., Hauck, Y. and Schmied, V. (2010), 'Western Australian women's perceptions of the style and quality of midwifery postnatal care in hospital and at home', Women and Birth, vol 23, no 1 , pp 10 - 21.
  • Cioffi, J., Schmied, V., Dahlen, H., Mills, A., Thornton, C., Duff, M., Cummings, J. and Kolt, G. (2010), 'Physical activity in pregnancy : women's perceptions, practices, and influencing factors', Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, vol 55, no 5 , pp 455 - 461.
  • Elmir, R., Jackson, D., Beale, B. and Schmied, V. (2010), 'Against all odds : women's experiences of recovery from breast cancer', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 19, no 17-18 , pp 2531 - 2538.
  • Elmir, R., Schmied, V., Wilkes, L. and Jackson, D. (2010), 'Women's perceptions and experiences of traumatic birth : a meta-ethnography', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 66, no 10 , pp 2142 - 2153.
  • Schmied, V., Mills, A., Kruske, S., Kemp, L., Fowler, C. and Homer, C. (2010), 'The nature and impact of collaboration and integrated service delivery for pregnant women, children and families', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 19, no 23-24 , pp 3156 - 3526.
  • Dockett, S., Perry, B., Kearney, E., Hampshire, A., Mason, J. and Schmied, V. (2009), 'Researching with families : ethical issues and situations', Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, vol 10, no 4 , pp 353 - 365.
  • Schmied, V., Cooke, M., Gutwein, R., Steinlein, E. and Homer, C. (2009), 'An evaluation of strategies to improve the quality and content of hospital-based postnatal care in metropolitan Australian hospital', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 18 , pp 1850 - 1861.
  • Homer, C., Henry, K., Schmied, V., Kemp, L., Leap, N. and Briggs, C. (2009), ''It looks good on paper': Transitions of care between midwives and child and family health nurses in New South Wales', Women and Birth, vol 22, no 2 , pp 64 - 72.
  • Sheehan, A., Schmied, V. and Barclay, L. (2009), 'Women's experiences of infant feeding support in the first 6 weeks post-birth', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 5, no 2 , pp 138 - 150.
  • Kardamanidis, K., Kemp, L. and Schmied, V. (2009), 'Uncovering psychosocial needs: Perspectives of Australian child and family health nurses in a sustained home visiting trial', Contemporary Nurse, vol 33, no 1 , pp 50 - 58.
  • Schmied, V., Beake, S., Sheehan, A., McCourt, C. and Dykes, F. (2009), 'A meta-synthesis of women's perceptions and experiences of breastfeeding support', JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, vol 7, no 14 , pp 583 - 614.
  • Schmied, V., Cooke, M., Gutwein, R., Steinlein, E. and Homer, C. (2008), 'Time to listen : strategies to improve hospital-based postnatal care', Women and Birth, vol 21, no 3 , pp 99 - 105.
  • Fenwick, J., Barclay, L. and Schmied, V. (2008), 'Craving closeness : a grounded theory analysis of women's experiences of mothering in the special care nursery', Women and Birth, vol 21, no 2 , pp 71 - 85.
  • Schmied, V. (2008), 'Breastfeeding in hospital: Mothers, midwives and the production line', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 4, no 2 , pp 160 - 160.
  • Kemp, L., Harris, E., Mcmahon, C., Matthey, S., Vimpani, G., Anderson, T. and Schmied, V. (2008), 'Miller Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting (MECSH) trial: design, method and sample description', BMC Public Health, vol 8, no 424 .
  • Cooke, M., Schmied, V. and Sheehan, A. (2007), 'An exploration of the relationship between postnatal distress and maternal role attainment, breast feeding problems and breast feeding cessation in Australia', Midwifery, vol 23, no 1 , pp 66 - 76.
  • Kruske, S., Schmied, V. and Cooke, M. (2007), 'The 'Earlybird' gets the breastmilk: findings from an evaluation of combined professional and peer support groups to improve breastfeeding duration in the first eight weeks after birth', Maternal and Child Nutrition, vol 3, no 2 , pp 108 - 119.
  • Bick, D., Beake, S., Pellowe, C., Dykes, F. and Schmied, V. (2007), 'Comparing structured versus non-structured breastfeeding programmes to support the initiation and duation of exclusive breastfeeding in acute and primary healthcare settings : systematic review protocol', JBI database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, vol 5, no 5 Suppl. .
  • Kruske, S., Barclay, L. and Schmied, V. (2006), 'Primary Health Care, Partnership and Polemic: Child and Family Health Nursing Support in Early Parenting', Australian Journal of Primary Health, vol 12, no 2 , pp 57 - 65.
  • Brownhill, S., Wilhelm, K., Barclay, L. and Schmied, V. (2005), ''Big Build' : Hidden depression in men', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 39 , pp 529 - 539.
  • Kruske, S., Schmied, V., Sutton, I. and O'Hare, J. (2004), 'Mother's experiences of facilitated peer support groups and individual child health nursing support : A comparative evaluation', Journal of Perinatal Education, vol 13, no 3 , pp 31 - 38.
  • Williams, P., Barclay, L. and Schmied, V. (2004), 'Defining social support in context : A necessary step in improving research, intervention and practice', Qualitative Health Research, vol 14, no 7 , pp 942 - 960.
  • Cooke, M., Sheehan, A. and Schmied, V. (2003), 'A Description of the Relationship between Breastfeeding Experiences, Breastfeeding Satisfaction, and Weaning in the First 3 Months after Birth', Journal of Human Lactation, vol 19 , pp 145 - 156.
  • Fenwick, J., Barclay, L. and Schmied, V. (2003), 'The role of nurses in the special care nursery : What they consider their prime responsibility to be', Journal of Neonatal Nursing, vol 9, no 6 , pp 191 - 196.
  • Sheehan, A., Schmied, V. and Cooke, M. (2003), 'Australian women's stories of their baby-feeding decisions in pregnancy', Midwifery, vol 19, no 4 , pp 259 - 266.
  • Lupton, D. and Schmied, V. (2002), 'The right way of doing it all : First-time Australian mothers' decisions about paid employment', Women's Studies International Forum, vol 25, no 1 , pp 97 - 107.
  • Lee, J. and Schmied, V. (2002), 'Involving men in antenatal education', British Journal of Midwifery, vol 9, no 9 , pp 559 - 561.
  • Fenwick, J., Barclay, L. and Schmied, V. (2002), 'Learning and playing the game : Women's experiences of mothering in the Level II nursery', Journal of Neonatal Nursing, vol 8, no 2 , pp 58 - 64.
  • Schmied, V., Myors, K., Wills, J. and Cooke, M. (2002), 'Preparing Expectant Couples for New-Parent Experiences: A Comparison of Two Models of Antenatal Education', Journal of Perinatal Education, vol 11, no 3 , pp 20 - 27.
  • Schmied, V. and Lupton, D. (2001), 'Blurring the boundries : Breastfeeding and maternal subjectivity', Sociology of Health and Illness: a journal of medical sociology, vol 23, no 2 , pp 232 - 249.
  • Schmied, V. and Lupton, D. (2001), 'The Externality of the inside : Body images of pregnancy', Nursing Inquiry, vol 8, no 1 , pp 32 - 40.
  • Schmied, V., Sheehan, A. and Barclay, L. (2001), 'Contemporary breastfeeding policy and practices : Implications for midwives', Midwifery, vol 17, no 1 , pp 45 - 54.
  • Fenwick, J., Barclay, L. and Schmied, V. (2001), 'Struggling to mother : a consequence of inhibitive nursing interactions in the neonatal nursery', Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, vol 15, no 2 , pp 49 - 64.
  • Fenwick, J., Barclay, L. and Schmied, V. (2001), ''Chatting': an important clinical tool in facilitating mothering in neonatal nurseries', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 33, no 5 , pp 583 - 593.

Conference Papers

  • Do, C., Smith, C., Dahlen, H. and Schmied, V. (2011), 'Moxibustion for cephalic version: a feasibility study', 15th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand, Hobart.
  • Burns, E., Schmied, V., Fenwick, J. and Sheehan, A. (2010), 'Health professional language in the first week after birth: construction of the infant', QEC 6th International Conference, Melbourne.
  • Burns, E., Schmied, V., Fenwick, J. and Sheehan, A. (2010), 'Midwives and breastfeeding women: Rocking the boat, or providing a safe haven', NSW Midwives Association Conference, Kiama.
  • Burns, E., Schmied, V., Fenwick, J. and Sheehan, A. (2010), 'Establishing Breastfeeding: Health Professional Language and Practices', ACTLACT Twilight Seminar, Canberra.
  • Burns, E., Schmied, V. and Sheehan, A. (2010), 'Breastfeeding: the language and practices of midwives', UWS Research futures forum, .
  • Burns, E., Schmied, V., Fenwick, J. and Sheehan, A. (2010), 'Breastfeeding and the discursive representations of newborn infant behaviour', Australian Lactation Consultant Association conference "Breastfeeding a Key Public Health Issue, Canberra.
  • Schmied, V., Cioffi, J., Dahlen, H., Kolt, G., Duff, M. and Thornton, C. (2008), 'Caring for obese women: Midwives experiences and concerns', Proceedings of the Women's Hospitals Australasia Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia.

Other Publications

  • 2021, 'Substance Use During Pregnancy, Birth and the Postnatal Period', Report
  • 2020, 'Feeding My Child: How Mothers Experience Nutrition Across the World. A Companion Report to The State of the World's Children 2019', Report
  • 2020, 'Food and Me. How Adolescents Experience Nutrition Across the World. A Companion Report to The State of the World's Children 2019', Report
  • 2020, 'Depression, Co-Morbidity and Integrated Care', Report
  • 2020, 'Crossing the Line: Lived Experience of Sexual Violence among Trans Women of Colour from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Backgrounds in Australia', Report
  • 2018, 'Psychosocial Inter-Professional Education (PIPE) project: a multidisciplinary student collaboration', Recorded Work
  • 2018, 'Tackling Maternal Anxiety in the Perinatal Period: Reconceptualising Mothering Narratives', Report
  • 2011, 'Facilitating Children's Transition to School from Families with Complex Support Needs', Report
  • 2011, 'National Framework for Universal Child and Family Health Services', Report
  • 2009, 'Effective Strategies and Interventions for Adolescents in a Child Protection Context: Literature Review', Report
  • 2008, 'The Role and Nature of Universal Health Services for Pregnant Women, Children and Families in Australia: Literature Review', Report
  • 2007, 'Effective Casework Practice with Adolescents: Perceptions and Practices of DoCS Staff', Report
  • 2006, 'Models of Service Delivery and Interventions for Children and Young People with High Needs: Literature Review', Report

Areas of Research/Teaching Expertise:

Transition to parenthood; women's experiences of pregnancy; childbirth and parenting education; breastfeeding; supporting parents with infants in neonatal nurseries; models of midwifery care and postnatal care; the role of child and family health nurse; child protection and multidisciplinary health services.

Qualitative research methods: Grounded theory; discourse analysis; ethnography; health services education.

This information has been contributed by Professor Schmied.

Current Projects

Title: Evaluation of Neuroprotective Developmental Care in Rural Primary Care
Funder:
  • Possums for Mothers and Babies Limited
Western Researchers: Karen Mattock, Virginia Schmied and Susan Hespos
Years: 2022-05-23 - 2024-06-30
ID: P00028139
Title: Birth in the Time of COVID-19
Funder:
  • Maridulu Budyari Gumal
  • Maridulu Budyari Gumal
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen, Virginia Schmied and Hazel Keedle
Years: 2020-05-25 - 2024-12-31
ID: P00026543
Title: Integrated Kids Hubs - Ensuring Equity of Access for Children [Via UNSW]
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Aunty Kerrie Doyle, Lynn Kemp, Ann Dadich and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2023-04-28 - 2028-04-28
ID: P00027689
Title: Improving young mothers' mental health literacy through the development of a digital learning resource co-designed with consumers and persons with lived experience
Funder:
  • Department of Health (Cat. 1)
Western Researchers: Arianne Reis, Virginia Schmied, Catharine Fleming and Cathy Kaplun
Years: 2021-06-11 - 2024-06-30
ID: P00027096
Title: Parenting+ Improving health and service-use outcomes through health literacy training for new parents: an effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial [via University of Sydney]
Funder:
  • National Health and Medical Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied
Years: 2021-04-30 - 2025-04-30
ID: P00027425
Title: Perinatal Interprofessional Psychosocial Education - Maternity Clinicians (PIPE-MC)
Funder:
  • Department of Health (Cat. 1)
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Virginia Stulz, Rakime Elmir, Rachel Bentley, Hazel Keedle, Rebecca O'Reilly and Holly Kaye-Smith
Years: 2021-06-11 - 2024-06-30
ID: P00026975

Previous Projects

Title: Longitudinal analysis of perinatal psychosocial risk, mental health morbidity, service utilisation and maternal outcomes.
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied and Maree Johnson
Years: 2013-01-31 - 2013-10-31
ID: P00021378
Title: Characteristics, trends, co-admissions and service needs of women admitted to residential parenting services in the year following giving birth in New South Wales
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Karitane
  • Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers & Babies
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2013-10-23 - 2016-10-22
ID: P00021300
Title: Crossing the Line: Lived Experience of Sexual Violence among Trans Women of Colour and those who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) in Australia
Funder:
  • Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety Ltd
Western Researchers: Jane Ussher, Pranee Liamputtong, Janette Perz, Virginia Schmied, Tinashe Dune, Brahm Marjadi and Alex Hawkey
Years: 2017-09-09 - 2020-03-08
ID: P00024022
Title: POstnatal Processes & PathwaYs (POPPY): A study investigating postnatal pathways and care for women and their infants in NSW
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • NSW Kids and Families
  • Liverpool Hospital
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Joanne Curry and Elaine Burns
Years: 2015-02-10 - 2016-02-09
ID: P00022378
Title: Capital Markets CRC (CMCRC) PhD Scholarship - Digital Health for Chronic Disease Management
Funder:
  • RoZetta Institute Limited
Western Researchers: Evan Atlantis, Kathy Tannous, Virginia Schmied and Kingsley Agho
Years: 2017-10-01 - 2020-09-30
ID: P00024160
Title: A collaborative approach to optimise child development in western Sydney: a study of community perspectives and needs
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • City of Parramatta Council
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied
Years: 2018-07-25 - 2019-09-30
ID: P00025188
Title: Facilitating Children's Transition to School within Families with Complex Support Needs [via CSU]
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Mission Australia (Philanthropic)
  • Community Services, Department of Human Services
Western Researchers: Jan Mason, Sue Dockett, Bob Perry and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2007-02-20 - 2009-12-31
ID: P0015036
Title: A study of contemporary family, social and cultural influences on first-time mothers' decisions about infant feeding and early parenting practices
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation
  • Avondale College
  • University of Central Lancashire
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied and Karleen Gribble
Years: 2009-08-04 - 2012-08-03
ID: P00016588
Title: The perinatal journey: the process and impact of psychosocial assessment
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Karitane
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied and Tanya Meade
Years: 2009-07-14 - 2013-01-10
ID: P00016589
Title: Facilitating physiological birth positioning in three different birth settings: An exploration into facilitators and inhibitors
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2008-12-18 - 2009-12-17
ID: P00016481
Title: Improving the quality of postnatal care, breastfeeding support and health outcomes for new mothers, infants and families
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied and Debra Jackson
Years: 2007-06-05 - 2008-06-04
ID: P0015650
Title: Establishing Breastfeeding: an analysis of the language and practices used by midwives and lactation consultants when interacting with new mothers
Funder:
  • Hunter New England Area Health Service
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Sydney South West Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied
Years: 2007-12-21 - 2011-02-28
ID: P0015685
Title: Exploring professional collaborations: A key to sustainable universal health services for vulnerable families
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Sydney West Area Health Service
  • Sydney South West Area Health Service
  • Central Sydney Division of General Practice Limited
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Debra Jackson and Annemarie Hennessy
Years: 2007-10-16 - 2008-10-15
ID: P0015720
Title: 'Best for everyone': A study of the role and nature of universal health services for pregnant women, children and families in Australia
Funder:
  • Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied and Louisa Jorm
Years: 2007-12-11 - 2008-09-15
ID: P0015889
Title: The Baby Friendly Initiative: Exploring the implementation and dissemination of a global policy
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied and Debra Jackson
Years: 2007-12-10 - 2008-12-09
ID: P0015942
Title: Baby friendly initiative or unfriendly imposition? A study of the implementation of a global strategy into local action
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied
Years: 2010-01-21 - 2012-06-30
ID: P00018054
Title: Best Pregnancy Care Pathways for women with high risk
Funder:
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Hannah Dahlen and Rakime Elmir
Years: 2019-05-27 - 2020-12-31
ID: P00025865
Title: Improving the quality of midwifery care for women experiencing a normal pregnancy and birth
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2008-11-21 - 2009-11-20
ID: P00016428
Title: Perinatal Mental Health: Understanding pathways, client journeys and outcomes for immigrant and refugee women
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Maree Johnson and Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2011-11-09 - 2012-11-08
ID: P00020497
Title: Consultation on the draft national framework for universal health and development services to children and families
Funder:
  • Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (VIC)
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied
Years: 2009-11-27 - 2011-12-31
ID: P00017783
Title: Translating 'proportionate universal healthcare' into meaningful service system design to achieve outcomes for families with young children
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District
  • Southern NSW Local Health District
Western Researchers: Lynn Kemp, Virginia Schmied, Ann Dadich and Kenny Lawson
Years: 2017-02-01 - 2018-01-31
ID: P00023593
Title: Increasing health literacy among Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes
Funder:
  • Department of Health (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: Sansnee Jirojwong, Sharon Hillege and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2009-06-03 - 2010-07-19
ID: P00017013
Title: A study of service engagement and outcomes for infants and their young mothers
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • The Benevolent Society
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Hannah Dahlen and Christine Taylor
Years: 2009-08-18 - 2010-08-17
ID: P00017133
Title: A study investigating the feasibility of implementing a national approach to child and family health services
Funder:
  • Australian Practice Nurses Association
  • Alan Michael Fasher
  • Australian College of Midwives
  • Australian Association of Maternal Child and Family Health Nurses
  • Department of Health QLD
  • Northern Territory of Australia
  • Community Services, Department of Human Services
  • Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
  • Australian General Practice Network
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (VIC)
  • WA Department of Health
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied and Ian Wilson
Years: 2010-08-09 - 2014-02-28
ID: P00017130
Title: Perinatal mental health: psychosocial risk, patterns of service use and outcomes in a cohort of 100 mothers and infants
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Maree Johnson, Tanya Meade and Richard Ollerton
Years: 2009-12-04 - 2011-12-03
ID: P00017737
Title: A time of joy or distress: Men's experiences of birth trauma
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Rakime Elmir and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2012-10-24 - 2014-06-30
ID: P00021109
Title: Early childhood sustained home visiting: Outcomes at 4 years and the transition to school [via UNSW]
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied
Years: 2007-01-01 - 2011-12-31
ID: P0015091
Title: A healthy start: A study to design and pilot a new model of postnatal care in south west Sydney
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Sydney South West Area Health Service
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Annemarie Hennessy and Stephen Mcnally
Years: 2008-02-06 - 2009-02-28
ID: P0015882
Title: Towards seamless services: Improving the response of universal health services to the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable Australian children and families
Funder:
  • Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied
Years: 2007-05-07 - 2007-12-30
ID: P0015521
Title: South West Sydney Innovative Midwife Mentoring Scheme (SWIMMS)
Funder:
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Researchers: Athena Sheehan, Virginia Schmied, Fiona Arundell, Hannah Dahlen, Elaine Burns and Holly Priddis
Years: 2018-01-08 - 2019-06-28
ID: P00024728
Title: Publications on Maternity Services
Funder:
  • CANBERRA MOTHERCRAFT SOCIETY INC
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2020-11-02 - 2021-12-31
ID: P00026903
Title: A 'known midwife' or 'another mother': A study of professional and peer support provided to breastfeeding women during the first month after birth.
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Elaine Burns and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2011-09-13 - 2013-07-31
ID: P00020410
Title: Antenatal interactions between midwives working in continuity of care models and midwives working in fragmented maternity care models: An ethnographic study
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen, Virginia Schmied and Elaine Burns
Years: 2012-03-02 - 2013-09-30
ID: P00020548
Title: Digital IDS
Funder:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Nicole Traynor, Paola Escudero Neyra, Christa Lam-Cassettari and Virginia Schmied
Years: 2019-09-01 - 2021-06-30
ID: P00026100
Title: Mothers and Postnatal (MAP) Care @ Blacktown
Funder:
  • NSW Ministry of Health
Western Researchers: Virginia Schmied, Elaine Burns, Hannah Dahlen and Ann Dadich
Years: 2019-06-20 - 2023-11-30
ID: P00025933

Supervision

Professor Schmied is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: Pregnant Women's Attitudes Knowledge and Perciptions toward Prenatal Involuntary Smoking
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Enhance Family Centered Care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Birthing Outside the System
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: How Social Media Enhances Breastfeeding Outcomes
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Understanding the Role and Scope of the Doula in Australia from the Perspective of Women and Doulas
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Perinatal Pathways: A Study of Integrated Service for Women at Risk of Poor Mental Health Outcomes in Pregnancy and After Birth.
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Interprofessional Education: The Way Forward For a National Approach to Child and Family Health Services
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: A Study of Contemporary Family, Social and Cultural Influences on First Time Mothers Infant Feeding Decisions
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: An Evaluation of Health Services for Women who have Experienced Severe Perineal Trauma: A Mixed Methods Study
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Politics and Pragmatics: Implementing a National Approach to Child and Family Health Services
Field of Research:

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Australian Women's Experiences of Severe Postpartum Haemorrhage and Emergency Hysterectomy: Stories of Survival
Field of Research: Midwifery
Thesis Title: The Perinatal Journey: The Process and Impact of Psychosocial Assessment.
Field of Research: Mothercraft Nursing And Family And Child Health Nursing; Midwifery; Mental Health Nursing
Thesis Title: Women's Reasons for and Experiences of Having a Homebirth Following a Previous Caesarean
Field of Research: Mothercraft Nursing And Family And Child Health Nursing; Midwifery
Thesis Title: From worry to hope: An ethnography of midwife - woman interactions in the antenatal appointment
Field of Research: Other Health
Thesis Title: The Faces of Breastfeeding Support: A netnographic analysis of how breastfeeding mothers find support online
Field of Research: Communication And Media Studies; Midwifery; Other Creative Arts

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