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Dr Marina Weckend

Adjunct Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Email: m.weckend@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6724-7302

Dr Marina Weckend is an independent midwifery researcher and lecturer with an Adjunct position at ECU. Marina specialises in the areas of physiological birth, woman-centred maternity care, and midwifery support for vulnerable populations. Her current research focus lies with natural pauses during childbirth (physiological plateaus), where she runs multiple studies in Australia and abroad.

Professional Associations:

  • Australian College of Midwives (ACM)
  • German Society for Midwifery Science (DGHWi)
  • Member of Quality Maternal and Newborn Care (QMNC) Research Alliance

Awards and Recognition:

  • ECU Research Medal (2023)
  • HDR Publication Award (2023)

Research Areas and Interests:

  • Promoting healthy childbirth
  • Enhancing understandings of physiological birth rhythms
  • Strengthening midwifery education and student midwife wellbeing
  • Enhancing access and quality of healthcare for vulnerable populations

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