#8 In Scientific Dialogue With... Cassie Silver

Welcome to the In Scientific Dialogue With...Pioneers in Women’s and Maternal Health Podcast series that celebrates the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal, and newborn health.

This series shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals driving innovation in healthcare, medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health. Each episode features guests who are transforming the landscape of maternal care, with a focus on groundbreaking research and clinical practices having a direct impact on the lives of women and babies in WA.

From preterm birth prevention to maternal mental health, neonatology, gynaecology, and more, we’ll explore the diverse and inspiring work of those at the forefront of these vital fields. These champions are not just advancing science but are truly changing the way we care for mothers and newborns.

So, sit back and join us….

In Scientific Dialogue With… Episode 8 In Scientific Dialogue With...Cassie Silver "From Infertility to Impact: Cassie Silver on Advocacy, Prematurity & Community"

Joining us is Cassie Silver

"From Infertility to Impact: Cassie Silver on Advocacy, Prematurity & Community"

Cassie Silver brings both personal experience and professional expertise, as a mother who navigated a challenging infertility journey before welcoming two premature babies, both born at the same gestation and weight, she understands firsthand the critical importance of research supporting women and infants during vulnerable times. Drawing on her background as a former journalist, Cassie is skilled at translating complex medical research into accessible insights for diverse audiences. As a business owner and podcast host, she brings entrepreneurial vision and communication expertise to advance WIRF's mission as part of the Consumer and Community panel.

Through her social enterprise Fiercely Infertile, she has created a platform that supports others facing similar fertility challenges, demonstrating her commitment to turning personal experience into meaningful advocacy and community building. Her unique combination of lived experience with prematurity and infertility, coupled with her media and business acumen, enables her to provide valuable perspective on research priorities and community outreach strategies that can make a real difference in the lives of women and families.

Cassie's Fiercely Infertile podcast can be found here: https://fiercelyinfertile.com.au/podcast/

Welcome, Cassie Silver — thank you for being here.

#WIRF #Womenshealth

Disclaimer:

The information shared is for education and awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

If this conversation raises concerns for you or someone you know, support is available. In Australia, you can contact The Pink Elephants Support Network on https://www.pinkelephants.org.au , the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) at https://www.cope.org.au, or Lifeline at https://www.lifeline.org.au or by calling 13 11 14. You can also speak with your GP, midwife, or other healthcare provider.

#7 In Scientific Dialogue With... Dr Kelli MacMillan, Perinatal Mental Health Researcher and Clinical Psychologist – “Screening for Childbirth-related PTSD at an Australian Tertiary Hospital”.

Welcome to the In Scientific Dialogue With...Pioneers in Women’s and Maternal Health Podcast series that celebrates the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal, and newborn health.

This series shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals driving innovation in healthcare, medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health. Each episode features guests who are transforming the landscape of maternal care, with a focus on groundbreaking research and clinical practices having a direct impact on the lives of women and babies in WA.

From preterm birth prevention to maternal mental health, neonatology, gynaecology, and more, we’ll explore the diverse and inspiring work of those at the forefront of these vital fields. These champions are not just advancing science but are truly changing the way we care for mothers and newborns.

So, sit back and join us….

In Scientific Dialogue With… Episode 7:

Joining us is Dr Kelli MacMillan.

Kelli MacMillan, PsyD is a clinical research academic, and holds a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), as well as a BSc (Hons) and a BA/LLB. Kelli is a Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate Psychology and a Clinical Psychologist. Kelli practices clinically at the Women and Newborn Health Service of Western Australia and completed a Research Fellowship in perinatal mental health. Kelli has established multiple research projects which seek to address important and current public health issues such as childbirth trauma, coercive control and intimate partner violence, vicarious trauma, infant sleep, and access to early parenting support. Kelli is motivated to deliver change with the application and translation of research into our community.

Welcome, Dr. Kelli MacMillan — thank you for being here.

#WIRF #Womenshealth

Disclaimer:

The information shared is for education and awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

If this conversation raises concerns for you or someone you know, support is available. In Australia, you can contact PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) at https://www.panda.org.au, the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) at https://www.cope.org.au, or Lifeline at https://www.lifeline.org.au or by calling 13 11 14. You can also speak with your GP, midwife, or other healthcare provider.

Welcome to the In Scientific Dialogue With...Pioneers in Women’s and Maternal Health Podcast series that celebrates the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal, and newborn health.

This series shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals driving innovation in healthcare, medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health. Each episode features guests who are transforming the landscape of maternal care, with a focus on groundbreaking research and clinical practices having a direct impact on the lives of women and babies in WA.

From preterm birth prevention to maternal mental health, neonatology, gynaecology, and more, we’ll explore the diverse and inspiring work of those at the forefront of these vital fields. These champions are not just advancing science but are truly changing the way we care for mothers and newborns.

So, sit back and join us….

In Dialogue With… Episode 6:

Defusing the Placenta Accreta Time Bomb

Joining us is Dr. Mathias Epee, a global leader in obstetrics and gynaecology, and Head of the Placenta Accreta Service at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
We’re also honoured to be joined by Emily Lopes, a mum who was diagnosed with placenta increta during her pregnancy and became a patient of Dr Epee.

Emily shares her own personal experience with this complex condition.

Welcome, Dr. Epee and Emily — thank you both so much for being here.