Professor Hannah Dahlen

Professor Hannah Dahlen

Associate Dean, Research and HDR,
School of Nursing and Midwifery

Professor,
School of Nursing and Midwifery

Biography

Hannah Dahlen is Professor of Midwifery, Assocate Dean Research and HDR and Mdiwifery Discipline Lead in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. Hannah is a leading midwifery researcher in Australia, with an international reputation as an outstanding midwifery scholar. This is demonstrated through publication of over 200 papers and book chapters, despite only being an active researcher for the past 10 years and maintaining clinical practice. Hannah has given papers at over 100 conferences and seminars since in the past 5 years with half of these being invited national and international keynote addresses.

Research

Hannah has developed strong international research partnerships for research projects that are having significant impacts in the field of maternity care and midwifery globally. She has been a co-investigator on the European Union Grant Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) Action Project led from the University of Central Lancashire. In 2011 Hannah along with Professor Downe (UCLAN) and Professor Holly Kennedy Powel (Yale University) formed an international research group called EPIIC (Epigenetic impact of Childbirth). Hannah has international collaborations with researchers at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN-UK), VU Medical Centre Amsterdam, Lund University (Sweden) and Yale (USA).

Hannah’s research interests fall under two major themes: 

1. Keeping birth normal, which includes research into birth positions, perineal comfort and trauma during second stage, birth experiences of first time mothers at home and in hospital, use of NSW and National perinatal data to look at maternal and perinatal outcomes in different models of care and place of birth and vaginal birth after caesarean.

2. Health service/policy development, which includes publications on homebirth, birth centres and freebirth, human rights and birth trauma, the development of a midwifery initiated oral health service for pregnant women, service engagement and outcomes for infants and their young mothers, analysis of media depictions of midwives obstetricians and birth, the use of doulas in the health service and outcomes for low risk women giving birth in private and public hospitals.

Prizes, honours and Awards

In 2019 Hannah was awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in the Queen's birthday honours list for her significant services to midwifery, nursing and medical education. Hannah was named (30th November 2012) as one of Sydney's leading thinkers in the Sydney Morning Herald's list of 100 "people who change our city for the better" and as "probably the leading force promoting natural birth and midwife-led care in Australia."

Other professional activities

Hannah remains clinically engaged currently and has had a predominantly clinical career. This has given rise to a strong profile in the profession of midwifery. She is the past National President and Vice President of the Australian College of Midwives. Hannah has written over  200 articles for commercial parenting magazines as a midwifery expert and sits on several editorial boards of both peer reviewed journals and non-peer reviewed journals/magazines. Hannah is also one of the top ranked authors writing for the Conversation with more than 34 publications

This information has been contributed by Professor Dahlen.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Technology, Sydney
  • BNurs University of Technology, Sydney
  • MComN University of Sydney
  • BNurs University of Technology, Sydney

Professional Memberships

  • Australian College of Midwives (1995)

Awards

  • Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) 2019-06-10
  • Life Member of the Australian College of Midwives 2008-08-30

Interests

  • Human rights in childbirth
  • Normal birth
  • Perinatal Maternal and Infant Health
  • Perineal care

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

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

Committees

  • NSW Maternal Mortality Committee

Contact

Email: H.Dahlen@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9685 9118
Mobile:
Location: EB.LG.34
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.
  • Pairman, S., Tracy, S., Dahlen, H. and Dixon, L. (2019), 'Midwifery: Preparation for Practice', : Elsevier Australia 9780729542678.

Chapters in Books

  • Dahlen, H. and Priddis, H. (2023), 'Perineal care and repair', Midwifery: Preparation for Practice, Elsevier 9780729543811.
  • Donnolley, N. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Grief and loss during childbearing : the crying times', Midwifery: Preparation for Practice, Elsevier 9780729543811.
  • Miller, S. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Working in collaboration', Midwifery: Preparation for Practice, Elsevier 9780729543811.
  • Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Fear, risk and safety in maternity care', Midwifery: Preparation for Practice, Elsevier 9780729543811.
  • Dahlen, H. and Sobhgol, S. (2020), 'Childbirth and sexuality', 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.
  • Jefford, E., Adair, R., Morrison, T. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'The doula-midwife partnership : friend or foe - how to work collaboratively', Empowering Decision-Making in Midwifery : A Global Perspective, Routledge 9780367027261.
  • Dahlen, H. and Hunter, J. (2020), 'The modern-day witch hunt', Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine, Routledge 9781138592704.
  • Sassine, H. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'Identifying the poisonous gases seeping into the coal mine : what women seek to avoid in choosing to give birth at home', Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine, Routledge 9781138592704.
  • Gutteridge, K. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'Midwifing women who make 'off-menu' choices', 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.
  • Bisits, A. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'A conversation with the 'breech whisperer'', Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine, Routledge 9781138592704.
  • Scamell, M., Stone, N. and Dahlen, H. (2019), 'Risk, safety, fear and trust in childbirth', Squaring the Circle: Normal Birth Research, Theory and Practice in a Technological Age, Pinter & Martin 9781780664408.
  • Downe, S., Downe, S., Kennedy, H., Dahlen, H. and Craig, J. (2019), 'Epigenetics in healthy women and babies : short and medium term maternal and neonatal outcomes', Squaring the Circle: Normal Birth Research, Theory and Practice in a Technological Age, Pinter & Martin 9781780664408.
  • Dahlen, H. and Gillman, L. (2019), 'Facilitating safety in midwifery education and practice', Myles Professional Studies for Midwifery Education and Practice: Concepts and Challenges, Elsevier 9780702068607.
  • Dahlen, H. and Thornton, C. (2018), 'Mental health and diabetes during pregnancy : is it chicken or egg? ', Nutrition and Diet in Maternal Diabetes: An Evidence-based Approach, Humana Press 9783319564388.
  • Dahlen, H. (2017), 'Working with the media : the power, the pitfalls and the possibilities', Midwifwery, Childbirth and the Media, Springer 9783319635125.
  • Dahlen, H. (2017), 'Reproductive loss and grief', 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.
  • Dahlen, H. and Gutteridge, K. (2015), 'Stop the fear and embrace birth', The Roar Behind the Silence: Why Kindness, Compassion and Respect Matter in Maternity Care, Pinter & Martin 9781780661803.
  • Donnolley, N. and Dahlen, H. (2015), 'Grief and loss during childbearing : the crying times', Midwifery: Preparation for Practice (3rd ed.), Churchill Livingstone 9780729541749.
  • Skinner, J. and Dahlen, H. (2015), 'Risk, fear and safety', Midwifery: Preparation for Practice (3rd ed.), Churchill Livingstone 9780729541749.
  • Miller, S. and Dahlen, H. (2015), 'Working in collaboration', Midwifery: Preparation for Practice (3rd ed.), Churchill Livingstone 9780729541749.
  • Dahlen, H. (2015), 'Perineal care and repair', Midwifery: Preparation for Practice (3rd ed.), Churchill Livingstone 9780729541749.
  • 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.
  • Dahlen, H. (2010), 'Perineal care and repair', Midwifery Preparation for Practice (2nd ed.), Elsevier 9780729539289.
  • Leap, N., Dahlen, H., Brodie, P., Tracy, S. and Thorpe, J. (2010), 'Relationships - the glue that holds it all together : midwifery continuity of care', Sustainability, Midwifery and Birth, Routledge 9780415563338.

Journal Articles

  • Musodza, W., Sheehan, A., Nicholls, D. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Experiences of maternity healthcare professionals returning to work following a personal perinatal loss : a scoping review of the literature', OMEGA: Journal of Death and Dying, vol 86, no 3 , pp 744 - 768.
  • George, A., Kong, A., Souza e Sousa, M., Villarosa, A., Ajwani, S., Dahlen, H., Bhole, S., Yaacoub, A., Srinivas, R. and Johnson, M. (2023), 'Long-term effectiveness of the midwifery initiated oral health-dental service program on maternal oral health knowledge, preventative dental behaviours and the oral health status of children in Australia', Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, vol 81, no 2 , pp 164 - 175.
  • Cutajar, L., Dahlen, H., Auwers, A., Vir, S., Berberovic, B., Jedrzejewski, T. and Burns, E. (2023), '68986Model of care matters : an integrative review', Women and Birth, vol 36, no 4 , pp 315 - 326.
  • 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.
  • Coulton, S., Dahlen, H. and Sheehan, A. (2023), 'A national survey of Australian midwives' birth choices and outcomes', Women and Birth, vol 36, no 2 , pp 246 - 253.
  • Dahlen, H., Homer, C., Boyle, J., Lequertier, B., Kildea, S. and Agho, K. (2023), 'Vaccine intention and hesitancy among Australian women who are currently pregnant or have recently given birth : the Birth in the Time of COVID-19 (BITTOC) national online survey', BMJ Open, vol 13, no 4 .
  • Tern, H., Edqvist, M., Ekelin, M., Dahlen, H. and Rubertsson, C. (2023), 'Primary midwives' experiences of collegial midwifery assistance during the active second stage of labor : data from the Oneplus trial', Birth, vol 50, no 4 , pp 868 - 876.
  • Sutcliffe, K., Dahlen, H., Newnham, E. and Levett, K. (2023), '"You are either with me on this or not" : a meta-ethnography of the influence birth partners and care-providers have on coping strategies learned in childbirth education and used by women during labour', Women and Birth, vol 36, no 4 , pp 428 - 438.
  • Hewitt, L., Dadich, A., Hartz, D. and Dahlen, H. (2023), '[In Press] Midwifery group practice workforce in Australia : a cross-sectional survey of midwives and managers', Women and Birth, .
  • Gladstone, M., Paquin, V., McLean, M., Lequertier, B., Elgbeili, G., Kildea, S., Klimos, C., King, S. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Prenatal maternal stress was not associated with birthweight or gestational age at birth during COVID-19 restrictions in Australia : the BITTOC longitudinal cohort study', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 63, no 4 , pp 509 - 515.
  • Armour, S., Keedle, H., Gilkison, A. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Midwifery care for late termination of pregnancy : integrative review', Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, vol 37 .
  • Levett, K., Sutcliffe, K., Keedle, H. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Women's experiences of changes to childbirth and parenting education in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic : the birth in the time of COVID-19 (BITTOC) study', Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, vol 38 .
  • Keedle, H., Lockwood, R., Keedle, W., Susic, D. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'What women want if they were to have another baby : the Australian Birth Experience Study (BESt) cross-sectional national survey', BMJ Open, vol 13, no 9 .
  • Keedle, H., Tomczak, K., Tomczak, K., Lequertier, B. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Feeling anxious' : women's experiences of having a baby in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic using the Voqual real time app', BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, vol 23, no 1 .
  • Sutcliffe, K., Levett, K., Dahlen, H., Newnham, E. and Mackay, L. (2023), 'How do anxiety and relationship factors influence the application of childbirth education strategies during labor and birth : a Bowen family systems perspective', International Journal of Women's Health, vol 15 , pp 455 - 465.
  • Gribble, K., Bewley, S. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Breastfeeding grief after chest masculinisation mastectomy and detransition : a case report with lessons about unanticipated harm', Frontiers in Global Women's Health, vol 4 .
  • Tern, H., Edqvist, M., Ekelin, M., Dahlen, H. and Rubertsson, C. (2023), 'Swedish midwives' experiences of collegial midwifery assistance during the second stage of labour : a qualitative study', Women and Birth, vol 36, no 1 , pp 72 - 79.
  • Ormsby, S., Dahlen, H. and Smith, C. (2023), '[In Press] Investigation of hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis and oxytocinergic system changes in a pragmatic randomized controlled feasibility trial of acupuncture for antenatal depression', Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, .
  • Keedle, H. and Dahlen, H. (2023), '[In Press] Incorporating co-design principles and social media strategies to enhance cross-sectional online survey participation : the Birth Experience Study', Journal of Nursing Scholarship, .
  • 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 .
  • Kumar-Hazard, B. and Dahlen, H. (2023), 'Setting a human rights and legal framework around 'the ethics of consent during labour and birth : episiotomies'', Journal of Medical Ethics, vol 49, no 9 , pp 634 - 635.
  • Smith, C., Hill, E., Denejkina, A., Thornton, C. and Dahlen, H. (2022), 'The effectiveness and safety of complementary health approaches to managing postpartum pain : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Integrative Medicine Research, vol 11, no 1 .
  • Ee, C., Levett, K., Smith, C., Armour, M., Dahlen, H., Chopra, P., Maroun, P., Rao, V., Avard, N., Grant, S., Keedle, H., Armour, S., Arentz, S., Cave, A., Sutcliffe, K. and Templeman, K. (2022), 'Complementary medicines and therapies in clinical guidelines on pregnancy care : a systematic review', Women and Birth, vol 35, no 4 , pp 303 - 317.
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • Gribble, K., Bewley, S., Bartick, M., Mathisen, R., Walker, S., Gamble, J., Bergman, N., Gupta, A., Hocking, J. and Dahlen, H. (2022), 'Effective communication about pregnancy, birth, lactation, breastfeeding and newborn care : the importance of sexed language', Frontiers in Global Women's Health, vol 3 .
  • 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.
  • Lequertier, B., McLean, M., Kildea, S., King, S., Keedle, H., Gao, Y., Boyle, J., Agho, K. and Dahlen, H. (2022), 'Perinatal depression in Australian women during the COVID-19 pandemic : the birth in the time of COVID-19 (BITTOC) study', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 19, no 9 .
  • Hewitt, L., Dadich, A., Hartz, D. and Dahlen, H. (2022), 'Midwife-centred management : a qualitative study of midwifery group practice management and leadership in Australia', BMC Health Services Research, vol 22, no 1 .
  • Sobhgol, S., Smith, C., Thomson, R. and Dahlen, H. (2022), 'The effect of antenatal pelvic floor muscle exercise on sexual function and labour and birth outcomes : a randomised controlled trial', Women and Birth, vol 35, no 6 , pp 607 - 614.
  • Kjeldsen, L., Dahlen, H. and Maimburg, R. (2022), 'Expectations of the upcoming birth : a survey of women's self-efficacy and birth positions', Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, vol 34 .
  • Allen, J., Gao, Y., Dahlen, H., Reynolds, M., Beckmann, M., Cooper, C. and Kildea, S. (2022), 'Is a randomized controlled trial of waterbirth possible? : an Australian feasibility study', Birth, vol 49, no 4 , pp 697 - 708.
  • O'Connell, M., Martin, C. and Dahlen, H. (2022), 'Time to rectify past mistakes and take a woman-centred approach to labour progress', Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, vol 32, no 11 , pp 259 - 261.
  • Kluwgant, D., Homer, C. and Dahlen, H. (2022), '"Never let a good crisis go to waste" : positives from disrupted maternity care in Australia during COVID-19', Midwifery, vol 110 .
  • Keedle, H., Keedle, W. and Dahlen, H. (2022), '[In Press] Dehumanized, violated, and powerless : an Australian survey of women's experiences of obstetric violence in the past 5 years', Violence Against Women, .
  • Coulton, S., Dahlen, H. and Sheehan, A. (2022), 'Insider knowledge as a double-edged sword : an integrative review of midwives' personal childbearing experiences', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 22, no 1 .
  • Edqvist, M., Dahlen, H., Haggsgard, C., Tern, H., Angeby, K., Teleman, P., Ajne, G. and Rubertsson, C. (2022), 'The effect of two midwives during the second stage of labour to reduce severe perineal trauma (Oneplus) : a multicentre, randomized controlled trial in Sweden', Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, vol 77, no 9 , pp 513 - 515.
  • Cole, L., LeCouteur, A., Feo, R. and Dahlen, H. (2021), '"Cos you're quite normal, aren't you?" : epistemic and deontic orientations in the presentation of model of care talk in antenatal consultations', Health Communication, vol 36, no 3 , pp 381 - 391.
  • Coleman, R., Hartz, D. and Dahlen, H. (2021), 'The experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery students : an integrative literature review', Women and Birth, vol 34, no 1 , pp 69 - 76.
  • Sassine, H., Burns, E., Ormsby, S. and Dahlen, H. (2021), 'Why do women choose homebirth in Australia? : a national survey', Women and Birth, vol 34, no 4 , pp 396 - 404.
  • 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.
  • Rigg, E. and Dahlen, H. (2021), 'Woman centred care : has the definition been morphing of late?', Women and Birth, vol 34, no 1 , pp 1 - 3.
  • Hunter, J., Dixon, K. and Dahlen, H. (2021), 'The experiences of privately practising midwives in Australia who have been reported to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency : a qualitative study', Women and Birth, vol 34, no 1 , pp 23 - 31.
  • Hewitt, L., Dadich, A., Hartz, D. and Dahlen, H. (2021), 'Management and sustainability of midwifery group practice : thematic and lexical analyses of midwife interviews', Women and Birth, vol 35, no 2 , pp 172 - 183.
  • Dahlen, H., Thornton, C., Downe, S., Downe, S., De Jonge, A., Seijmonsbergen-Schermers, A., Tracy, S., Tracy, M., Bisits, A. and Peters, L. (2021), 'Intrapartum interventions and outcomes for women and children following induction of labour at term in uncomplicated pregnancies : a 16-year population-based linked data study', BMJ Open, vol 11, no 6 .
  • 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 .
  • Tannous, K., George, A., Ahmed, M., Blinkhorn, A., Dahlen, H., Skinner, J., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S., Yaacoub, A., Srinivas, R. and Johnson, M. (2021), 'Economic evaluation of the midwifery initiated oral health-dental service programme in Australia', BMJ Open, vol 11, no 8 .
  • 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.
  • Takacs, L., Putnam, S., Monk, C., Dahlen, H., Thornton, C., Bartos, F., Topalidou, A. and Peters, L. (2021), 'Associations between mode of birth and neuropsychological development in children aged 4 years : results from a birth cohort study', Child Psychiatry and Human Development, vol 52, no 6 , pp 1094 - 1105.
  • Homer, C., Davies-Tuck, M., Dahlen, H. and Scarf, V. (2021), 'The impact of planning for COVID-19 on private practising midwives in Australia', Women and Birth, vol 34, no 1 , pp 32 - 37.
  • Hewitt, L., Dahlen, H., Hartz, D. and Dadich, A. (2021), 'Leadership and management in midwifery-led continuity of care models : a thematic and lexical analysis of a scoping review', Midwifery, vol 98 .
  • Scarf, V., Yu, S., Viney, R., Cheah, S., Dahlen, H., Sibbritt, D., Thornton, C., Tracy, S. and Homer, C. (2021), 'Modelling the cost of place of birth : a pathway analysis', BMC Health Services Research, vol 21, no 1 .
  • 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.
  • Scarf, V., Yu, S., Viney, R., Lavis, L., Dahlen, H., Foureur, M. and Homer, C. (2020), 'The cost of vaginal birth at home, in a birth centre or in a hospital setting in New South Wales : a micro-costing study', Women and Birth, vol 33, no 3 , pp 286 - 293.
  • Rao, V., Dahlen, H. and Razee, H. (2020), 'Indian migrant women's experiences of motherhood and postnatal support in Australia : a qualitative study', Women and Birth, vol 33, no 5 , pp 479 - 489.
  • Smith, C., Collins, C., Levett, K., Armour, M., Dahlen, H., Tan, A. and Mesgarpour, B. (2020), 'Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management during labour (Review)', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol 2020, no 2 .
  • Seijmonsbergen-Schermers, A., Peters, L., Goodarzi, B., Bekker, M., Prins, M., Stapert, M., Dahlen, H., Downe, S., Downe, S., Franx, A. and De Jonge, A. (2020), 'Which level of risk justifies routine induction of labor for healthy women?', Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, vol 23 .
  • Cole, L., Turnball, D. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'How are decisions made to access a planned epidural in labour? : midwife-women interactions in antenatal consultations', Midwifery, vol 82 .
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • George, A., Kong, A., Villarosa, A., Duff, M., Sheehan, A., Burns, E., Priddis, H., Chua, C. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of an oral health module for the bachelor of midwifery program at an Australian university', Nurse Education Today, vol 90 .
  • 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 .
  • Smith, C., Tuson, A., Thornton, C. and Dahlen, H. (2020), 'The safety and effectiveness of mind body interventions for women with pregnancy induced hypertension and or preeclampsia : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol 52 .
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  • George, A., Duff, M., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Blinkhorn, A., Ellis, S., Ajwani, S. and Bhole, S. (2014), 'Piloting of an oral health education programme and knowledge test for midwives', Contemporary Nurse, vol 46, no 2 , pp 180 - 186.
  • Betts, D., Smith, C. and Dahlen, H. (2014), '"Well I'm safe because..." - acupuncturists managing conflicting treatment recommendations when treating threatened miscarriage : a mixed-methods study', Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol 20, no 11 , pp 838 - 845.
  • 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 .
  • Dahlen, H. and Caplice, S. (2014), 'What do midwives fear?', Women and Birth, vol 27, no 4 , pp 266 - 270.
  • Dahlen, H., Downe, S., Downe, S., Kennedy, H. and Foureur, M. (2014), 'Is society being reshaped on a microbiological and epigenetic level by the way women give birth?', Midwifery, vol 30, no 12 , pp 1149 - 1151.
  • Dahlen, H. (2014), 'Managing risk or facilitating safety?', International Journal of Childbirth, vol 4, no 2 , pp 66 - 68.
  • Thornton, C., Dahlen, H., Korda, A. and Hennessy, A. (2014), 'Reply', American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol 210, no 2 , pp 174 - 175.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Swain, J. and Dahlen, H. (2013), 'Putting evidence into practice : a quality activity of proactive pain relief for postpartum perineal pain', Women and Birth, vol 26, no 1 , pp 65 - 70.
  • Thornton, C., Dahlen, H., Korda, A. and Hennessy, A. (2013), 'The incidence of preeclampsia and eclampsia and associated maternal mortality in Australia from population-linked datasets : 2000-2008', American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol 208, no 6 , pp 4761 - 4765.
  • Dahlen, H., Kennedy, H., Anderson, C., Bell, A., Clark, A., Foureur, M., Ohm, J., Shearman, A., Taylor, J., Wright, M., Downe, S. and Downe, S. (2013), 'The EPIIC hypothesis : intrapartum effects on the neonatal epigenome and consequent health outcomes', Medical Hypotheses, vol 80, no 5 , pp 656 - 662.
  • 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 .
  • Dahlen, H. and Homer, C. (2013), ''Motherbirth or childbirth'? : a prospective analysis of vaginal birth after caesarean blogs', Midwifery, vol 29, no 2 , pp 167 - 173.
  • Downe, S., Downe, S., Gyte, G., Dahlen, H. and Singata, M. (2013), 'Routine vaginal examinations for assessing progress of labour to improve outcomes for women and babies at term (Intervention Review)', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol 7 , pp 1 - 34.
  • Dahlen, H., Downe, S., Downe, S., Duff, M. and Gyte, G. (2013), 'Vaginal examination during normal labor : routine examination or routine intervention?', International Journal of Childbirth, vol 3, no 3 , pp 142 - 152.
  • George, A., Johnson, M., Reath, J., Dahlen, H., Bhole, S., Ajwani, S. and Korda, A. (2013), 'Oral health care during pregnancy', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 21, no 3 , pp 42 - 42.
  • Johnson, M., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S., Blinkhorn, A., Dahlen, H., Ellis, S. and George, A. (2013), 'Promoting oral health in pregnant women through midwifery practice : an innovative approach', HNE Handover, vol 6, no 1 , pp 32 - 32.
  • 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.
  • Dahlen, H. and Homer, C. (2012), 'Web-based news reports on midwives compared with obstetricians : a prospective analysis', Birth, vol 39, no 1 , pp 48 - 56.
  • George, A., Shamim, S., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Ajwani, S., Bhole, S. and Yeo, A. (2012), 'How do dental and prenatal care practitioners perceive dental care during pregnancy? Current evidence and implications', Birth, vol 39, no 3 , pp 238 - 247.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Betts, D., Smith, C. and Dahlen, H. (2012), 'Acupuncture as a therapeutic treatment option for threatened miscarriage', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 12 .
  • George, A., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Duff, M., Ajwani, S., Blinkhorn, A., Ellis, S. and Bhole, S. (2012), 'Development of an online education program for midwives in Australia to improve perinatal oral health', The Journal of Perinatal Education, vol 21, no 2 , pp 112 - 122.
  • 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.
  • Dahlen, H. (2012), 'Homebirth : ten tips for safety and survival', British Journal of Midwifery, vol 20, no 12 , pp 872 - 876.
  • Downe, S., Downe, S., Gyte, G., Dahlen, H. and Singata, M. (2012), 'Routine vaginal examinations for assessing progress of labour to improve outcomes for women and babies at term (Protocol)', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Online), vol 9, no CD010088 , pp 1 - 17.
  • Dahlen, H., Tracy, S., Tracy, M., Bisits, A., Brown, C. and Thornton, C. (2012), 'Rates of obstetric intervention among low-risk women giving birth in private and public hospitals in NSW : a population-based descriptive study', BMJ Open, vol 2, no 5 , pp 1 - 8.
  • Pierce, H., Homer, C., Dahlen, H. and King, J. (2012), 'Pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain : listening to Australian women', Nursing Research and Practice, vol 2012, no 387428 , pp 1 - 10.
  • 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.
  • Dahlen, H. (2012), 'Perineal warm compress reduces risk of third- and fourth- degree tears and should be part of second stage care', Evidence-Based Nursing, vol 15, no 4 , pp 103 - 104.
  • Dahlen, H. (2012), 'Engaging new levels of thinking to disengage from conflict and create cooperation', Women and Birth, vol 25, no 2 , pp 51 - 53.
  • Dahlen, H., Jackson, M., Stevens, J. and Stevens, J. (2011), 'Homebirth, freebirth and doulas: Casualty and consequences of a broken maternity system', Women and Birth, vol 24, no 1 , pp 47 - 50.
  • Stevens, J., Stevens, J., Dahlen, H., Peters, K. and Jackson, D. (2011), 'Midwives' and doulas' perspectives of the role of the doula in Australia: A qualitative study', Midwifery, vol 27, no 4 , pp 509 - 516.
  • Catling-Paull, C., Dahlen, H. and Homer, C. (2011), 'Multiparous women's confidence to have a publicly-funded homebirth: A qualitative study', Women and Birth, vol 24, no 3 , pp 122 - 128.
  • 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.
  • Dahlen, H., Homer, C., Leap, N. and Tracy, S. (2011), 'From social to surgical: Historical perspectives on perineal care during labour and birth', Women and Birth, vol 24, no 3 , pp 105 - 111.
  • Dahlen, H. (2011), 'Home birth : a story of "infinite love and enormous rejection"', International Journal of Childbirth, vol 1, no 4 , pp 254 - 262.
  • 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.
  • Laws, P., Lim, C., Tracy, S., Dahlen, H. and Sullivan, E. (2011), 'Changes to booking, transfer criteria and procedures in birth centres in Australia from 1997-2007: A national survey', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 20, no 19-20 , pp 2812 - 2821.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Dahlen, H. and Homer, C. (2010), 'Infant feeding in the first 12 weeks following birth : a comparison of patterns seen in Asian and non-Asia women in Australia', Women and Birth, vol 23, no 1 , pp 22 - 28.
  • Dahlen, H., Barclay, M. and Homer, C. (2010), 'The novice birthing : theorising first-time mothers' experiences of birth at home and in hospital in Australia', Midwifery, vol 26, no 1 , pp 53 - 63.
  • Dahlen, H. (2010), 'Undone by fear? : deluded by trust?', Midwifery, vol 26, no 2 , pp 156 - 162.
  • Dahlen, H., Barclay, L. and Homer, C. (2010), 'Reacting to the unknown : experiencing the first birth at home or in hospital in Australia', Midwifery, vol 26, no 4 , pp 415 - 423.
  • 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.
  • Dahlen, H., Barclay, L. and Homer, C. (2010), 'Processing the first birth : journeying into 'motherland'', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 19, no 13-14 , pp 1977 - 1985.
  • George, A., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Bhole, S., Blinkhorn, A. and Ellis, S. (2010), 'New role for midwives promoting dental health', Australian Nursing Journal, vol 18, no 1 , pp 37 - 37.
  • Dahlen, H., Homer, C., Tracy, S. and Bisits, A. (2010), 'Planned home and hospital births in South Australia, 1991-2006 : differences in outcomes', Medical Journal of Australia, .
  • Smith, C. and Dahlen, H. (2009), 'Caring for the pregnant woman and her baby in a changing maternity service environment : the role of acupuncture', Acupuncture in Medicine, vol 27, no 3 , pp 123 - 125.
  • Dahlen, H. (2009), 'The relationship between maternal birth positions and perineal outcomes in women giving birth in a birth centre over 12 years', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, , pp 82 - 82.
  • Dahlen, H., Homer, C., Cooke, M., Upton, A., Nunn, R. and Brodrick, B. (2009), ''Soothing the ring of fire': Australian women's and midwives' experiences of using perineal warm packs in the second stage of labour. Midwifery', Midwifery, vol 25, no 2 , pp 39 - 48.
  • Dahlen, H. and Homer, C. (2008), 'Perineal trauma and postpartum perineal morbidity in Asian and non-Asian primiparous women giving birth in Australia', Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, vol 37, no 4 , pp 455 - 463.
  • Dahlen, H. and Homer, C. (2008), 'What are the views of midwives in relation to perineal repair?', Women and Birth, vol 21, no 1 , pp 27 - 35.
  • Dahlen, H., Barcley, L. and Homer, C. (2008), 'Preparing for the first birth : mothers' experiences at home and in hospital in Australia', Journal of Perinatal Education, vol 17, no 4 , pp 21 - 32.
  • Dahlen, H., Ryan, M., Homer, C. and Cooke, M. (2007), 'An Australian prospective cohort study of risk factors for severe perineal trauma during childbirth', Midwifery, vol 23, no 2 , pp 196 - 203.
  • Homer, C. and Dahlen, H. (2007), 'Obstetric-induced incontinence: A black hole of preventable morbidity? An 'alternative' opinion', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 47, no 2 , pp 86 - 90.
  • Dahlen, H., Homer, C., Cooke, M., Upton, A., Nunn, R. and Brodrick, B. (2007), 'Perineal outcomes and maternal comfort related to the application of perineal warm packs in the second stage of labor: A randomized controlled trial', Birth, vol 34, no 4 , pp 282 - 290.
  • Tracy, S., Dahlen, H., Caplice, S., Laws, P., Wang, Y., Tracy, M. and Sullivan, E. (2007), 'Birth centers in Australia: A national population-based study of perinatal mortality associated with giving birth in a birth center', Birth, vol 34, no 3 , pp 194 - 201.
  • Tracy, S., Sullivan, E., Dahlen, H., Black, D., Wang, Y. and Tracy, M. (2006), 'Does size matter? A population-based study of birth in lower volume maternity hospitals for low risk women', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 113, no 1 , pp 86 - 96.
  • Dahlen, H. (2006), 'Midwifery: "At the edge of history"', Women and Birth, vol 19, no 1 , pp 3 - 10.

Conference Papers

  • George, A., Bhole, S., Farley, J., Ajwani, S., Dahlen, H., Srinivas, R., Blinkhorn, A., Yaacoub, A., Ellis, S. and Johnson, M. (2016), 'Midwifery-dental intervention to improve oral health : a process evaluation', International Dental Federation. Meeting, Poznan, Poland.
  • George, A., Johnson, M., Dahlen, H., Reath, J., Ajwani, S., Korda, A., Bhole, S., Miranda, C. and Ng Chok, H. (2015), 'Perinatal oral health : perceptions of antenatal care providers in New South Wales, Australia', RCOG World Congress, Brisbane, Qld..
  • Betts, D., Smith, C. and Dahlen, H. (2012), 'Exploring health professionals perception of best practice for women presenting with Threatened Miscarriage', FAOPS & PSANZ, Sydney.
  • Betts, D., Smith, C. and Dahlen, H. (2012), 'Current practice amongst acupuncturists treating threatened miscarriage in Australia and New Zealand', International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, Portland, Oregon.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2018, 'Tackling Maternal Anxiety in the Perinatal Period: Reconceptualising Mothering Narratives', Report

Current Projects

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

Previous Projects

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: Woman-Centred Care Strategy (Woman-centred care: Strategic directions for Australian maternity services)
Funder:
  • University of Wollongong
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2022-08-01 - 2023-03-31
ID: P00028318
Title: The effect of prenatal and antenatal factors on outcomes for mothers and babies: A NSW population-based data linkage study
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • NSW Kids and Families
Western Researchers: Charlene Thornton, Hannah Dahlen and Annemarie Hennessy
Years: 2015-02-10 - 2017-08-28
ID: P00022380
Title: Women's experiences of accessing publicly available pregnancy care within SWSLHD
Funder:
  • South Western Sydney Primary Health Network Ltd
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Researchers: Elaine Burns and Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2021-07-01 - 2023-06-30
ID: P00027387
Title: Reducing dental decay in young children through an antenatal intervention: A prospective cohort study
Funder:
  • The Financial Markets Foundation for Children
Western Researchers: Ajesh George and Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2016-07-20 - 2018-12-31
ID: P00023609
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: 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: Costing the Place of Birth in NSW: New knowledge to support maternity service reform [via UTS]
Funder:
  • National Health and Medical Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen and Charlene Thornton
Years: 2016-01-01 - 2018-12-31
ID: P00022712
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: Trial Protocol Development: Pregancy and Probiotics
Funder:
  • Perday's Health Functional Food (AU) Pty. Ltd.
Western Researchers: Mike Armour and Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2022-09-05 - 2022-12-05
ID: P00028277
Title: Piloting of a Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service (MIOH-DS) to improve the oral health of pregnant women
Funder:
  • Australian Dental Association
Western Researchers: Ajesh George, Maree Johnson and Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2010-12-03 - 2012-05-31
ID: P00019322
Title: Piloting of a Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service (MIOH-DS) to improve the oral health of pregnant women
Funder:
  • NSW Department of Health
Western Researchers: Ajesh George, Maree Johnson and Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2010-09-22 - 2012-06-30
ID: P00019324
Title: MIOH-DS (Midwife Initiated Oral Health-Dental Service)
Funder:
  • National Health and Medical Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Ajesh George, Maree Johnson, Hannah Dahlen and Anthony Yeo
Years: 2012-01-01 - 2015-09-30
ID: P00020214
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: Suturing of the perineum following vaginal birth: A mixed methods study
Funder:
  • Australian College of Midwives
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen and Holly Priddis
Years: 2018-04-01 - 2019-10-30
ID: P00024969
Title: Birthplace in Australia: A prospective Cohort Study [via UTS]
Funder:
  • National Health and Medical Research Council (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2012-01-01 - 2015-12-31
ID: P00020611
Title: Probiotics and pregnancy advice
Funder:
  • Perday's Health Functional Food (AU) Pty. Ltd.
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2021-09-19 - 2022-12-31
ID: P00027560
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: The Birth Experience Study - SPHERE MNW CAG funding
Funder:
  • Maridulu Budyari Gumal
Western Researchers: Hazel Keedle and Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2022-08-01 - 2023-12-15
ID: P00028154
Title: Developing perinatal oral health guidelines for dentists and prenatal care providers in Australia
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • NSW Ministry of Health
  • Philips Electronics Australia Ltd
  • Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) Ltd
Western Researchers: Ajesh George, Maree Johnson, Hannah Dahlen, Jennifer Reath and Andrew Korda
Years: 2013-02-19 - 2014-07-31
ID: P00021176
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: A survey of birthing outcomes and women's experiences of acupuncture for preparation for labour and birth
Funder:
  • Australian College of Midwives
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2022-06-06 - 2023-12-20
ID: P00028006
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
Title: The Birth Experience Study (BESt)
Funder:
  • Subashini Hazard
  • CANBERRA MOTHERCRAFT SOCIETY INC
  • PBB Media Incorporated
  • Puremedic Health (Operations) Pty Ltd
  • Homebirth Australia Incorporated
  • Maternity Choices Australia
  • Maternal Health Matters
Western Researchers: Hannah Dahlen
Years: 2021-03-09 - 2023-04-30
ID: P00027408

Supervision

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

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: Understanding the Development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Childbirth and It's Impact on Women Who Access Residential and Day Parenting Services in NSW
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: What Determines Optimal Management of Midwifery Group Practice in Australia?
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Jordanian Women's Experiences and Constructions of Labour and Birth in Different Settings, Over Time and Across Generations: A Qualitative Study
Field of Research: Midwifery; Public Health
Thesis Title: Experiences of trauma during pregnancy and childbirth: When the birthing woman is a midwife
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Female sexual dysfunction in pregnancy and postpartum: a randomized controlled trial study
Field of Research:

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Judgement, Hope and Identity: Stories of Health Care and Mothering in the Perinatal Period from Women Receiving Opioid Treatment
Field of Research: Mothercraft Nursing And Family And Child Health Nursing
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: 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: The Barriers and Facilitators of Introducing Evidence-based Practices around the use of Episiotomy in Jordan
Field of Research: Midwifery
Thesis Title: From worry to hope: An ethnography of midwife - woman interactions in the antenatal appointment
Field of Research: Other Health
Thesis Title: Facilitators, Barriers and Implications of Immediate Skin-to-Skin Contact after Caesarean Section: An Ethnographic Study
Field of Research: General Nursing
Thesis Title: The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A mixed methods study
Field of Research: Other Health; Traditional Chinese Medicine
Thesis Title: Acupuncture Treatment in Threatened Miscarriage: A Mixed Methods Study
Field of Research: Complementaty Therapies; Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Thesis Title: The Complete Birth Study: Effectiveness of a complex antenatal education program incorporating complementary medicine techniques for pain relief in labour and birth for first-time mothers: A mixed methods study.
Field of Research: Other Health; Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.; Midwifery
Thesis Title: Birthing Outside the System
Field of Research: Medical Science
Thesis Title: Experiences of Women who have Severe Perineal Trauma, their Associated Morbidity and Health Service Provision in New South Wales, Australia: A Mixed Methods Study
Field of Research: Midwifery
Thesis Title: The Evaluation of Acupuncture as an Adjunct Intervention for Antenatal Depression: A Mixed Method Study
Field of Research: Other Health; Health
Thesis Title: The experiences of women planning a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) in Australia
Field of Research: Midwifery

Media

Title: Hard labour
Description: Quoted Magazine Article
Title: Midwife tells pregnant women to take the pain
Description: Quoted Newspaper Article
Title: The epigenetic jury is still out on C-sections: A new scientific field investigates delivery methods
Description: Quoted Newspaper Article
Title: Caesarean guilt: Is it putting women at risk?
Description: Quoted Newspaper Article
Title: Is society being reshaped on a microbiological and epigenetic level by the way women give birth?
Description: Co-authored Newspaper Article
Title: Severe morning sickness also leaves your purse depleted
Description: Quoted Newspaper Article
Title: Delay cutting umbilical cord by two minutes to give babies a better start to life: study
Description: Online Ninemsn
Title: Hannah Dahlen: Effect of caesarean birth can last lifetime
Description: NZ Herald
Title: Microbirth
Description: Documentary
Title: OPINION: Interventions in birth need to be challenged
Description: Herald
Title: The dad dilemma
Description: Sydney Morning Hearald
Title: Justin Smith chats with Hannah Dahlen about Natural births VS C-sections
Description: 2UE Radio Interview
Title: Cutting the cord harms a baby s health
Description: Daily Telegraph
Title: Part two:
Description: Online debate article
Title: The Face of Birth Experts
Description: TV
Title: Collaboration or control
Description: MJA Insite article
Title: Hannah Dahlen Articles
Description: The Conversation
Title: Lessons from labour
Description: ABC

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