Carmen Farrugia ~ Master Fertility & Pregnancy Naturopath and Colonic Hydrotherapist

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
• Bachelor of Applied Science Nursing
• Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
• Natural Fertility Lecturer, Author and Mentor

Professional Achievements (Includes professional role at Royal Women’s Hospital)

• Author of a pregnancy-specific eBook that has been very popular and useful in guiding women through their pregnancies. It contains practical tips and advice that cover a range of pregnancy-related issues. This ebook is gifted to all her patients as part of their care.
• Developed webinars to teach health practitioners how best to support their patient pre and post-conception which includes mentoring of graduate midwives and student naturopaths.
• Developed the implementation of the triage process and guidelines for pregnant women at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
• Developed maternity services that reflect a team midwifery model and women-centred approach to care at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
• Developed and implemented evidence-based antenatal guidelines at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
• Developed and implemented a mentoring program for graduate nurses within the outpatient department at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
• Developed and implemented a midwife protocol for mid-trimester issues.
• Delivering evidence-based women-centred care, within a multi-disciplinary team in all areas of the outpatient department.
• Liaison between nursing, medical and allied health teams.

Australian Government Regulatory Bodies & Professional Associations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA): Midwife Registration Number NMW0001034617

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA): Division 1 Nurse Registration Number NMW0001034616

Australian Natural Therapist Association (ANTA): Registration Number 8255