Stuart Prosser

Stuart Prosser is an Honorary Research Associate at the School of Molecular Sciences, University of Western Australia, affiliated with the Centre for Human Lactation Research and Translation. His research focuses on maternal and child health, particularly breastfeeding challenges, gestational diabetes, and pandemic impacts on mental well-being. He has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Prosser’s work spans interdisciplinary studies, including longitudinal analyses of breastfeeding mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluations of innovative maternity care models. He has collaborated on projects funded by the Channel 7 Telethon Trust to improve infant health outcomes.

• Key research areas: Breastfeeding challenges post-Caesarean, pandemic health impacts, maternal care models
• Recent grants: Led a 2021 Telethon Trust-funded project on breastfeeding interventions

His publications highlight themes like gestational diabetes effects on lactation and maternal experiences in healthcare systems. Prosser’s findings are disseminated through peer-reviewed journals like International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and European Journal of Pediatrics.