Tracy Humphrey

Tracy Humphrey is an Honorary Professor at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland. She serves as the Head of Discipline Midwifery, focusing on maternal health, breastfeeding support, and public health interventions. Her work spans rural maternity care, patient-centered services, and global health equity, particularly in Malawi and Scotland.

• Research Interests:
  • Midwifery and Maternal Health
  • Human Milk Donation and Milk Banking
  • Health Policy and Sustainability
  • Child Protection and Pediatric Nursing
  • Opiate Dependence in Maternal-Infant Care
• Key Collaborations:
  • Swiss milk banking policies
  • Scottish rural maternity care audits
  • Malawian midwifery workforce development

Publications highlight her contributions to systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and health equity in breastfeeding, birth planning, and maternal substance use. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy formulation, with a focus on improving care for disadvantaged populations.