Dr Karen Yates
@karenyates.bsky.social
Retired (rewired) midwife, nurse and academic. Quite fond of travel, #SundayBreakfast and crazy cat lady in training
Kiriwina Island. More beautiful clear blue water. Big craft market with carvings, shells, baskets and cloth mostly. Lots of stalls but very similar products throughout. 31 degrees & 70% humidity, not unlike home but sweated buckets! Probably because I was in the sun and at home I’d be in the aircon
November 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Kiriwina Island. More beautiful clear blue water. Big craft market with carvings, shells, baskets and cloth mostly. Lots of stalls but very similar products throughout. 31 degrees & 70% humidity, not unlike home but sweated buckets! Probably because I was in the sun and at home I’d be in the aircon
St Mary’s Vunapope Catholic Hospital in Kokomo/Rabaul
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
St Mary’s Vunapope Catholic Hospital in Kokomo/Rabaul
Hot springs and volcano that destroyed Rabaul in 1994. Still smokin’!
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Hot springs and volcano that destroyed Rabaul in 1994. Still smokin’!
Beautiful Rapopo resort near Rabaul
November 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Beautiful Rapopo resort near Rabaul
Beautiful Conflict Island
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Beautiful Conflict Island
Visited Alotau yesterday. Toured the women’s health sections of the hospital. The midwives do an amazing job with low staffing and limited resources (1 midwife often caring for 4-5 women in labour). Alotau is the only hospital in Milne Bay Province that has a population of 700,000.
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Visited Alotau yesterday. Toured the women’s health sections of the hospital. The midwives do an amazing job with low staffing and limited resources (1 midwife often caring for 4-5 women in labour). Alotau is the only hospital in Milne Bay Province that has a population of 700,000.
Reposted by Dr Karen Yates
Midwifery Crisis: Lack of Trust & Failing System
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
August 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Midwifery Crisis: Lack of Trust & Failing System
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
#SaturdayBreakfast (because #SundayBreakfast will probably be in the Qantas lounge - bit boring 😊)
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#SaturdayBreakfast (because #SundayBreakfast will probably be in the Qantas lounge - bit boring 😊)
#SundayBreakfast Avo toast with grilled scallops. Cannonball tree flowering
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#SundayBreakfast Avo toast with grilled scallops. Cannonball tree flowering
Day 2 Sydney. Show 2 Sydney. #CalamityJane. Pre show drinks with a view
October 19, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Day 2 Sydney. Show 2 Sydney. #CalamityJane. Pre show drinks with a view
Lovely spot for a Sunday afternoon bevvie
October 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Lovely spot for a Sunday afternoon bevvie
#SundayBreakfast Rock’s Cafe Sydney
October 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
#SundayBreakfast Rock’s Cafe Sydney
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October 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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#SundayBreakfast Confit duck toastie
October 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#SundayBreakfast Confit duck toastie
Reposted by Dr Karen Yates
Dr Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message.
October 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Dr Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message.
Reposted by Dr Karen Yates
In 2020, New Zealand’s abortion law reform reframed abortion as a health issue — opening the door for midwives to provide early medical abortion care.
For rural midwives, this has been transformative: expanding their scope of practice & strengthening community access to services.
🔗 zurl.co/gSnpa
For rural midwives, this has been transformative: expanding their scope of practice & strengthening community access to services.
🔗 zurl.co/gSnpa
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In 2020, New Zealand’s abortion law reform reframed abortion as a health issue — opening the door for midwives to provide early medical abortion care.
For rural midwives, this has been transformative: expanding their scope of practice & strengthening community access to services.
🔗 zurl.co/gSnpa
For rural midwives, this has been transformative: expanding their scope of practice & strengthening community access to services.
🔗 zurl.co/gSnpa
Trying to get back into routine. Beautiful cool, clear morning helps (a bit)
September 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Trying to get back into routine. Beautiful cool, clear morning helps (a bit)
Yesterday in Regua. Cruising the Douro getting so popular we had to double park 😆
September 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Yesterday in Regua. Cruising the Douro getting so popular we had to double park 😆
Pinhao railway station. Built in 1880s but tile work added in 1937. Hand painted tile panels illustrating the steps in the wine making process
September 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Pinhao railway station. Built in 1880s but tile work added in 1937. Hand painted tile panels illustrating the steps in the wine making process
Another lock transition. This time going down. Pocinho Lock.
September 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Another lock transition. This time going down. Pocinho Lock.
A little more Salamanca
September 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
A little more Salamanca
Beautiful town of Salamanca. So many gorgeous buildings got photo fatigue. Home to oldest uni in world. Have a tradition when you finish your PhD you write a victory message on the wall. I got a piece of paper 🤨
September 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Beautiful town of Salamanca. So many gorgeous buildings got photo fatigue. Home to oldest uni in world. Have a tradition when you finish your PhD you write a victory message on the wall. I got a piece of paper 🤨
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies in Lamego
September 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies in Lamego
Went through the highest lock on this cruise. 32 metres! Had to give way to another boat. Snug fit
September 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Went through the highest lock on this cruise. 32 metres! Had to give way to another boat. Snug fit