Mercy Perinatal

07/05/2026

What you want? Leadership inspiration? Baby, we’ve got! 🔥

We’re serving a little Aretha energy today because honestly? This upcoming Healthcare Leadership Seminar deserves its own standing ovation.

From powerhouse speakers to conversations that will genuinely challenge and inspire, the vibe is already giving:
• Respect for the leaders shaping the future of healthcare
• Respect for the next generation stepping up
• Respect for innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas
• Respect for anyone smart enough to secure their ticket before they disappear

And with tickets selling fast, now’s the time to put a little respect on your healthcare leadership plans.

Join us this month on 23rd May in Melbourne (or online) for an energising day of leadership, innovation, and connection with an incredible lineup of established experts and emerging voices shaping the future of healthcare.

PLUS! Spark to Flame has received the following CPD approvals:
• ANZCA: 8 hours under Category 2 – Knowledge and Skills (Leadership and Management Skills Development)
• CICM: Approved CPD activity for members
• RACP: Fellows can self-report via the MyCPD program
• RACS: CPD can be claimed through self-reporting

Check out the full lineup and program details here: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/spark-flame (link in bio)

05/05/2026

If we add a little Research + a dash of Innovation + the right amount of Clinical Insight = we can create innovative change in newborn healthcare.

Balancing the equation for all of us in 2026 is the incredible Professor Graeme Polglase. He will kick off the Australian Reproduction Update one Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th July, Coburg Melbourne.

Graeme is a leading fetal and neonatal physiologist whose work is transforming how we understand the transition at birth - especially for preterm and vulnerable infants. His research has helped shape newborn resuscitation practices and improve outcomes worldwide.

Early Bird Offer ends June 7th, so head to our website and secure your spot today: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/aru2026 (or via the link in our bio).

02/05/2026

Happy International Day of the Midwife! This week, teams around the world pause to recognise your extraordinary dedication to care. We celebrate the way you and your colleagues nurture strength, inspire confidence, and build meaningful relationships at the moments when they matter most. We’d be lost without you!

On International Day of the Midwife, the team at Mercy Perinatal would also like to acknowledge your ongoing commitment to education and professional growth.

To thank you for everything you do, we are offering 10% off tickets to the Global Midwifery Update, taking place on 12–13 June at the Park Hyatt Melbourne.

Until midnight Thursday 7 May, you can access 10% off Global Midwifery Update tickets using the code: ‘IMD2026’ or via this link: https://events.humanitix.com/gmu2026?discountcode=IMD

01/05/2026

And we’re down to the last 30 tickets!

What started as a casual tea-spilling moment between colleagues quickly turned into a full appreciation post for our upcoming Healthcare Leadership Seminar ☕🔥

From “professional glow-up” energy to “main character” keynote speakers, the verdict was unanimous:
• The lineup is stacked
• The networking will be immaculate
• The leadership insights are next level
• Missing out would be a historical L

With just 30 tickets remaining, this is your sign to stop sleeping on it.

Join us on May 23rd in Melbourne, for an inspiring day of leadership, innovation, and connection with an incredible lineup of established experts and emerging voices shaping the future of healthcare.

Check out the full line up and program details here: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/spark-flame (link in bio)

Tickets are selling fast - once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Attend or regret. Don’t leave any crumbs.

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01/05/2026

Are you joining us in the room (and online) where it all happens this November 19th-21st?

Tickets for GOU are on sale now at: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/gou2026 (link in bio)

27/04/2026

Have you registered for our free BRAINS @ TWILIGHT seminar? 🧠 ✨

We’re live TOMORROW at 6:15pm AEST (online) with an outstanding line-up of experts exploring the prenatal diagnosis of fetal brain disorders - guiding you through this challenging and rapidly evolving field.

Twilight is free (and always will be!), but registration is essential – see link below or in bio.

During the session we have Dr Sarah Heland, MFM Specialist at Mercy Perinatal, covering ‘Fetal Brain Imaging- the screening exam’: a structured walk through ultrasound examination of the central nervous system; the planes to get; what not to miss.

Then it's Dr Anna Lee. Anna with ‘A practical approach to Posterior fossa abnormalities’. Anna is an outstanding COGU sub-specialist, with multiple tertiary hospital appointments as well as running a private practice- Specialist Imaging for Women- which she co-founded in 2013.

Finally, covering the very important (but admittedly complex!) area of ‘Polymicrogyria and dysgyria: how do we diagnose it and what does it mean?’ we are delighted to have Professor Rick Leventer. Rick is an absolute brain guru- Head of Neuroscience Research Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. His work focuses on genetic diseases of the central nervous system including brain malformations and white matter disorders. He is neurologist to the weekly RCH/VCGS neurogenetics clinic, providing advice to both clinicians and parents.

Registration is free, and always will be, so head to: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/brains-twilight or the link in our bio now!

26/04/2026

Sugar? Yes, please! 🍰 Join us at the Global Midwifery Update on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th of June to hear Professor Brett Manley's insights on Neonatal Hypoglycaemia.

Brett will be serve up the latest evidence, sweeten your understanding of management impacts, and layer what it all means for day-to-day midwifery care.

From early recognition to timely management, this session will sharpen your clinical judgement and support safer outcomes for mothers and babies.

At GMU you’re in luck we can offer the sweet rush of new and improved knowledge... and hot jam doughnuts!

Make sure you get your GMU ticket today at: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/gmu2026 (or via the link in our bio).

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

Check your emails... the GOU 2026 Program, Speaker Line-up and Ticket Release Date are now available...

Make sure you're in the room where it happens this November.
Head to: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/gou2026.

24/04/2026

NEW PREPARE EPISODE 🎧

In this week’s episode, our host Rangi is joined by producer Sarah (and mum of two) to discuss flying during pregnancy.

They cover safety for mum and baby, potential risks, practical tips and advice, the recommended cut‑off for flying, when you should obtain a doctor’s note, what happens if you feel unwell during a flight, and other key aspects of travelling while pregnant.

A great listen if you’re planning on flying during pregnancy – or just curious! ✈️

Stay tuned for more topics as we continue to release weekly episodes – available wherever you get podcasts, or here: https://prepare.buzzsprout.com (and link in bio)

20/04/2026

FREE MFM TWILIGHT SEMINAR ✨
We’re so excited to bring you another fantastic Twilight Seminar next week, Wednesday 29th April at 6:15pm (AEST). This session, “Brains @ Twilight”, where we will be focusing on prenatal diagnosis of fetal brain disorders. We have a wonderful line up of speakers to take us through this challenging and rapidly evolving field 🧠✨

As always, Twilight is free (and always will be!), but registration is essential.

• First we have Dr Sarah Heland, MFM Specialist at Mercy Perinatal who will be covering ‘Fetal Brain Imaging- the screening exam’: a structured walk through ultrasound examination of the central nervous system; the planes to get; what not to miss.
• Next we have Dr Anna Lee. Anna is an outstanding COGU sub-specialist, with multiple tertiary hospital appointments as well as running a private practice- Specialist Imaging for Women- which she co-founded in 2013. She is an expert in prenatal diagnosis, particularly of brain and cardiac malformations and will give us a talk on ‘A practical approach to Posterior fossa abnormalities’.
• Finally, we are delighted to have Professor Rick Leventer join us. Rick is an absolute brain guru- Head of Neuroscience Research Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. His work focuses on genetic diseases of the central nervous system including brain malformations and white matter disorders. He is neurologist to the weekly RCH/VCGS neurogenetics clinic, providing advice to both clinicians and parents on brain disorders diagnosed during pregnancy. He will be covering the very important (but admittedly complex!) area of ‘Polymicrogyria and dysgyria: how do we diagnose it and what does it mean?’

Registration is free, and always will be, so head to: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/brains-twilight or the link in our bio now!