Mary Steen

Mary Steen is an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Australia (UniSA) within the Clinical & Health Sciences department. She specializes in maternal health, postnatal mental health, and behavioral interventions. Her research focuses on depression management in non-communicable disease contexts and improving midwifery practices through evidence-based approaches.

Key affiliations include UniSA’s Clinical & Health Sciences and former involvement with the University of Chester. She has authored books such as *Pregnancy and birth: everything you need to know* (2011) and contributed to major textbooks like *Myles Textbook for Midwives* (2020). Her work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing gaps in postnatal care and behavioral therapy efficacy.

Recent studies include systematic reviews on behavioral activation for depression in mothers with NCDs and qualitative analyses of mother-infant relationships. She collaborates with institutions like IIMPACT in Health and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation. Her contributions emphasize translating research into actionable midwifery strategies for better maternal and infant outcomes.