Marjorie ATCHAN

I am a registered midwife with a clinical background that includes postnatal care and breastfeeding / infant feeding support. I have been working at the University of Canberra since 2012, convening and teaching into various undergraduate units. I convene the post-graduate Midwifery program and co-supervise higher degree research students. I am an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and accredited Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) assessor. I chair the Australian College of Midwives Advisory Committee for BFHI in Australia. My Doctoral study examined the impact of BFHI in the Australian setting and provided public policy recommendations. I contribute expertise to reference groups that are examining aspects of breastfeeding support in Australia. I am also working with midwifery, nursing and allied health colleagues on several projects investigating undergraduate students: the support offered to midwifery students, the nursing student’s university experience and the development of health students’ sense of cultural safety and respect.

Areas of Teaching and Research

• Postnatal issues for women and babies

• Breastfeeding and infant feeding

• The Baby Friendly Health Initiative

• Student support and the learning experience