Operative Obstetrics
Vol. 28 No 3 | Spring 2026
ISSUE CONTENTS

Dr Nisha Khot
College
From the President
Dr Nisha Khot
Dr Emma Jackson
College
From the Aotearoa New Zealand Vice President
Dr Emma Jackson
Greg Hunter
College
Historical Collection
Greg Hunter
Dr Marilla Druitt
College -> Leaders in Focus
Leaders in Focus: Professor Ted Weaver OAM
Dr Marilla Druitt
Prof Cindy Farquhar
College
Beyond Operative Obstetrics: Building Trust in Clinical Guidance Across Women’s Health
Prof Cindy Farquhar
Dr Sarah Corbett
College
Insights from He Hono Wāhine
Dr Sarah Corbett
Dr Marnie Slonim
College
A Tale of Two Gloves: Sustainability in Operative Obstetrics
Dr Marnie Slonim
Dr Jen Dean
College
A Career-Affirming Challenge in Beautiful Fiji
Dr Jen Dean
Prof Boon Lim
Feature
Editorial
Prof Boon Lim
Dr Keeth Mayakaduwage
Feature
Operative Vaginal Birth Safety Bundle
Dr Keeth Mayakaduwage
Dr Talat Uppal
Feature
The Caesarean Scar Niche: A Consequence of Obstetric Wound Healing?
Dr Talat Uppal
A/Prof Vinay Rane
Feature
The Art Worth Preserving
A/Prof Vinay Rane
Dr Tim Hasted
Feature
Preventing, Diagnosing, and Managing OASIS
Dr Tim Hasted
Dr Karen Mizia
Feature
Ultrasound on the Labour Ward: A Practical Guide for Obstetricians
Dr Karen Mizia
Dr Anthia Rallis
Feature
Becoming an Advocate for Vaginal Breech Birth
Dr Anthia Rallis
Dr Naomi Holbeach
Feature
Ethics of Innovation in Obstetrics
Dr Naomi Holbeach
Caitlin Fris
Feature
Antenatal Perineal Massage: Reducing the Risk of Birth Injury
Caitlin Fris
Dr Amy Hercus
Feature
Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A South Australian Perspective
Dr Amy Hercus
Dr Helena Qian
Feature
3D/4D Transperineal Ultrasound in the Postpartum Detection and Management of Pelvic Floor Injuries
Dr Helena Qian
A/Prof Vinay Rane
Feature
Forceps, Corks, and Curious Minds: The History of Instrumental Birth
A/Prof Vinay Rane
Dr Amy Hercus
Feature
Suprapannus Caesarean Birth
Dr Amy Hercus
Dr Alben Thomas
Feature
Fundal Uterotomy for Extensive Placenta Accreta During (Preterm) Caesarean Hysterectomy
Dr Alben Thomas
Dr Laura Gerhardy
Feature
Crowning Achievements: An Obstetric Skills Crossword
Dr Laura Gerhardy
Dr John Schibeci
Feature
Thirty Years at the Heart of Rural Maternity Care
Dr John Schibeci