Australia lawmakers want to hear experiences of motherhood as Senate examines postpartum care ‘cliff-edge’

The Australian Senate has launched a Select Committee on Women’s Health to investigate maternal health issues. The committee intends to collect personal experiences regarding motherhood and the transition in care following childbirth.

Dr. June Joseph, an infant feeding researcher and public health expert, stated that the Church could play a pivotal role in leading national postpartum care. Dr. Joseph has researched postpartum care and infant feeding.