Dr Helen Paterson

2026

Journal - Research Article

Thomas, C., Bowden, N., Braund, R., Kokaua, J., Hobbs, M., & Paterson, H. (2026). Pregnancy rates among users of combined oral contraceptives in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2019: A nationwide retrospective cohort study. BMJ Public Health, 4(1), e003252. doi: 10.1136/bmjph-2025-003252

McKay, E., Anderson, R., & Paterson, H. (2026). Consumer's experiences with emergency contraception in Aotearoa New Zealand: A qualitative study. Journal of Primary Health Care, 18(2), 133-140. doi: 10.1071/hc25201

Macfarlane, E., Paterson, H., Stitely, M., & Dawson, P. (2026). The journey of people accessing first trimester abortion in Aotearoa New Zealand: Health consumers' perspectives. Journal of Primary Health Care, 18(2), 117-123. doi: 10.1071/hc25011

2025

Journal - Research Article

Gibson, M., Sparkes, N., MacDonald, E. J., Wise, M., Macfarlane, E., Paterson, H., Dallas-Katoa, W., Lawton, B., & Slater, T. (2025). Access to abortion after decriminalization in Aotearoa New Zealand: A mixed-methods study of women’s experiences and views. Contraception. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2025.111314

Journal - Research Other

Coppell, K. J., McGrath, N., Lawton, B., Stevenson, K., Rackham, H. M., Sharples, K. J., Sullivan, T., Hall, R. M., & Paterson, H. (2025). Delivering optimal weight gain advice to pregnant women by lead maternity carer midwives in a real-world setting to optimise health outcomes (DOT study): A case study protocol. BMC Public Health, 25, 3804. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-24375-8

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Paterson, H. (2025, June). Te waka wahine hauora: The woman's health bus, the next stage in the story. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Aotearoa Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Paterson, H. (2025, June). Te waka wahine hauora: The woman's health bus. Plenary presentation at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Aotearoa Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2024

Journal - Research Article

Macfarlane, E., Dawson, P., Stitely, M., & Paterson, H. (2024). The first trimester abortion journey in Aotearoa: Health practitioners' perspectives. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1607), 67-74. Retrieved from https://www.nzmj.org.nz/

Journal - Research Other

Paterson, H., Macfarlane, E., Slater, T., Stanton, J.-A. L., MacDonald, E. J., Gibson, M., & Lawton, B. (2024). Preliminary assessment of using mobile point-of-care human papillomavirus (HPV) testing with the option of immediate colposcopy in a rural area in a high-income country: A case study. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 137(1596), 43-51. Retrieved from https://www.nzmj.org.nz/

Other Research Output

Paterson, H., & King, K. (2024, June). Delivering optimal weight gain advice to pregnant women (the DOT study). Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Seminar, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Department Seminar].

Dawson, P., & Paterson, H. (2024, February). TI project: Beyond the blue lines: Understanding the dynamics of pregnancy confirmation and initial healthcare engagement. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Seminar, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Department Seminar].

2023

Journal - Research Article

Thomas, C., Braund, R., Bowden, N., Hobbs, M., Kokaua, J., & Paterson, H. (2023). Disparities in utilisation of combined oral contraceptives in Aotearoa New Zealand: A cross-sectional whole-of-population study. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 63(3), 441-447. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13672

Macfarlane, E., Stitely, M., & Paterson, H. (2023). What skills do New Zealand clinicians have to provide first trimester abortion in primary care and are they willing? Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 35, 100810. doi: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100810

Journal - Research Other

Bellamak, T., & Paterson, H. (2023). Reconsidering post 20-week abortion in Aotearoa New Zealand. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 63(5), 421-724. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13697

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Paterson, H. (2023, October). Te Waka Wahine Hauora The Woman's Health Bus: Bringing care closer to home. Verbal presentation at the 44th New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS) Conference: Future Directions, Auckland, New Zealand.

2022

Journal - Research Article

Whiting, R., Paterson, H., Hudspith, A., & Caldwell, C. (2022). Willing but not able: A survey of New Zealand health practitioners' interests in providing second trimester abortion care and the obstacles they face. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 62, 779-785. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13602

Hudspith, A., Paterson, H., Caldwell, C., & Whiting, R. (2022). Leaps ahead in law but not in practice: Why we need to train in second trimester abortion care. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 62, 140-146. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13454

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Paterson, H., & Coppell, K. (2022, August). Developing an intervention to optimise gestational weight gain. Verbal presentation at the Metabolic & Cardiovascular Disease Satellite Meeting: Queenstown Research Week, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee, including Edmonds, L., Berry, M., Cormack, D., and also Te Rōpū Kohi Pitopito Mōhiotanga mō te Take Mate | New Zealand Mortality Review Data Group, including Dawson, P., Burgess, W., Roy, M., Paterson, H., Crengle, S., McDonald, G., Hii, J., Szymanska, K., Wolfe, N., Lawrence Lodge, R., Rayner, C., & Chalmers, S. (2022). Fifteenth annual report of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee | Te pūrongo ā-tau tekau mā rima o te Komiti Arotake Mate Pēpi, Mate Whaea hoki: Reporting mortality and morbidity 2020 | Te tuku pūrongo mō te mate me te whakamate 2020. Commissioned by Health Quality & Safety Commission. Wellington, New Zealand: Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee. 209p. Retrieved from https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/mrc/pmmrc/

2021

Journal - Research Article

Kanagasabai, P., Filoche, S., Ekeroma, A., Grainger, R., Dowell, A., & Paterson, H. (2021). Relevance of Otago University postgraduate programmes in women's health to general practice: A case study. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(4), 323-333. doi: 10.1071/HC20113

Gallagher, S., Gladman, T., Macfarlane, E., Hallman, S., Hutton, J., & Paterson, H. (2021). Student use of common online resources in a multi-campus medical school. MedEdPublish, 10(1), 56. doi: 10.15694/mep.2021.000056.1

Journal - Research Other

Macfarlane, E., Stitely, M., & Paterson, H. (2021). What does abortion law reform mean for primary care practitioners in New Zealand? New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1534), 91-98. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Duncan, R., Paterson, H., Anderson, L., & Pickering, N. (2021). Proactively providing contraception to New Zealand adolescents. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 61, 484-486. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13343

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Thomas, C., Paterson, H., Braund, R., Bowden, N., & Kokaua, J. (2021, October). Who and where? An analysis of combined oral contraceptive users in Aotearoa New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the 42nd New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS) Conference: Showing Up, Speaking Out, [Online].

Commissioned Report for External Body

Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee, including Berry, M., Cormack, D., and also Te Rōpū Kohi Pitopito Mōhiotanga mō te Take Mate | New Zealand Mortality Review Data Group, including Hii, J., Szymanska, K., Wolfe, N., Lawrence Lodge, R., Chalmers, S., McDonald, G., Oben, G., Crengle, S., & Paterson, H. (2021). Fourteenth annual report of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee | Te pūrongo ā-tau tekau mā whā o te Komiti Arotake Mate Pēpi, Mate Whaea hoki: Reporting mortality and morbidity 2018 | Te tuku pūrongo mō te mate me te whakamate 2018. Commissioned by Health Quality & Safety Commission. Wellington, New Zealand: Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee. 141p. Retrieved from https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/mrc/pmmrc/

2020

Journal - Research Article

Stamm, R., Coppell, K., & Paterson, H. (2020). Minimization of bias in measures of gestational weight gain. Obesity Reviews, 21(10), e13056. doi: 10.1111/obr.13056

Coppell, K. J., Paterson, H., Norton, J., Jeffs, E., & Hay-Smith, E. J. C. (2020). Using a citizens' jury approach to determine a good nutrition resource for pregnant women. Public Health Nutrition, 23(11), 1916-1923. doi: 10.1017/s1368980020000452

Macfarlane, E., & Paterson, H. (2020). A survey of the views and practices of abortion of the New Zealand Fellows and trainees of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 60, 296-301. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13039

Journal - Research Other

Thomas, C., Braund, R., & Paterson, H. (2020). Management of short supply oral contraceptives. New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1519), 128-129. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Duncan, R., Paterson, H., Anderson, L., & Pickering, N. (2020). Proactive provision of long-acting reversible contraception to New Zealand adolescents. New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1527), (pp. 128). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

2019

Journal - Research Article

Paterson, H., Treharne, G. J., Horwath, C., Haszard, J. J., Herbison, P., & Hay-Smith, E. J. C. (2019). Intuitive eating and gestational weight gain. Eating Behaviors, 34, 101311. doi: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2019.101311

Duncan, R., Paterson, H., Anderson, L., & Pickering, N. (2019). 'We're kidding ourselves if we say that contraception is accessible': A qualitative study of general practitioners' attitudes towards adolescents' use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). Journal of Primary Health Care, 11(2), 138-145. doi: 10.1071/HC18105

Chan, J. E., Samaranayaka, A., & Paterson, H. (2019). Seasonal and gestational variation in perinatal depression in a prospective cohort in New Zealand. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 59, 514-522. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12912

Fieldwick, D., Smith, A., & Paterson, H. (2019). General practitioners and gestational weight management. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 39(4), 485-491. doi: 10.1080/01443615.2018.1530739

Duncan, R., Paterson, H., Anderson, L., & Pickering, N. (2019). A qualitative analysis on adolescents' opinions of proactive long-lasting reversible contraceptive (LARC) provision. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1488), 38-48. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Other

Black, K. I., & Paterson, H. (2019). A focus on sexual and reproductive health is central to achieving RANZCOG's goal of excellence in women's health care [Invited]. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 59(1), 18-20. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12949

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Duncan, R., Anderson, L., Paterson, H., & Pickering, N. (2019). Proactive provision of contraception to adolescents in New Zealand: A concept. Proceedings of the Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law (AABHL) and New Zealand Bioethics (NZB) Joint Conference. (pp. 37-38). Retrieved from http://aabhlnzb2019.w.events4you.currinda.com/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Paterson, H. (2019, August). Women's health 101. Workshop presentation at the Annual South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GP CME), Christchurch, New Zealand.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee, including Berry, M., Cormack, D., and also Te Rōpū Kohi Pitopito Mōhiotanga mō te Take Mate | New Zealand Mortality Review Data Group, including Hii, J., Szymanska, K., Wolfe, N., Chalmers, S., McDonald, G., Oben, G., Crengle, S., & Paterson, H. (2019). Te pūrongo ā-tau tekau mā toru o te Komiti Arotake Mate Pēpi, Mate Whaea hoki | Thirteenth annual report of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee: Te tuku pūrongo mō te mate me te whakamate 2017 | Reporting mortality and morbidity 2017. Commissioned by Health Quality & Safety Commission. Wellington, New Zealand: Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee. 116p. Retrieved from https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/mrc/pmmrc/

2018

Journal - Research Article

Paterson, H., Hay-Smith, J., Treharne, G., Herbison, P., & Horwath, C. (2018). Validation of the Intuitive Eating Scale in pregnancy. Journal of Health Psychology, 23(5), 701-709. doi: 10.1177/1359105316671186

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Chan, J., Paterson, H., & Samaranayaka, A. (2018). Seasonal and gestational variation in perinatal depression in a prospective cohort in New Zealand. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 58(Suppl. 1), (pp. 28). doi: 10.1111/ajo.12873

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Paterson, H. (2018, November). Post partum long acting contraception provision. Verbal presentation at the Sexual Health Congress: A Joint Meeting of International Union for Sexually Transmitted Infections, Asia Pacific (IUSTI-AP), the New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS), and the Australasian Sexual Health Alliance (ASHA), Auckland, New Zealand.

Paterson, H. (2018, August). Women's health 101: Contraception/vaginal bleeding practical hands on session. Workshop presentation at the 9th South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GP CME), Christchurch, New Zealand.

2017

Journal - Research Article

Fieldwick, D., Smith, A., & Paterson, H. (2017). General practitioners and preconception weight management in New Zealand. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57(4), 420-425. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12609

Bateson, D., Kang, S., Paterson, H., & Singh, K. (2017). A review of intrauterine contraception in the Asia-Pacific region. Contraception, 95(1), 40-49. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2016.08.008

Journal - Research Other

Vardi, L., Paterson, H., & Hung, N. A. (2017). Successful pregnancy following treatment of recurrent chronic histiocytic intervillositis. BMJ Case Reports. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2016-217886

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Duncan, R., Anderson, L., Paterson, H., & Pickering, N. (2017). Proactive long acting reversible contraception (LARC) provision: Adolescents' perspectives. Proceedings of the University of Otago Student Research Symposium: Te Wānaka Rakahau: Ākoka. (pp. 21). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/scholarships/otago643219.html

Paterson, H., Macfarlane, E., Duncan, R., Pierson, M., & Audas, R. (2017). A brief economic analysis of the cost effectiveness of funding Mirena as a contraceptive in New Zealand. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57(Suppl. 1), (pp. 11). doi: 10.1111/ajo.12723

Paterson, H., Hay-Smith, J., Horwath, C., Haszard, J., Herbison, P., & Treharne, G. (2017). Intuitive eating and gestational weight gain. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57(Suppl. 1), (pp. 56-57). doi: 10.1111/ajo.12725

Paterson, H. (2017). Contraception for adolescents. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57(Suppl. 1), (pp. 16). doi: 10.1111/ajo.12723

Fieldwick, D., Smith, A., & Paterson, H. (2017). General practitioners and gestational weight management. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57(Suppl. 1), (pp. 42-43). doi: 10.1111/ajo.12725

Duncan, R., Anderson, L., Paterson, H., & Pickering, N. (2017). Proactive Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) provision: Adolescents' perspectives. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 57(Suppl. 1), (pp. 11-12). doi: 10.1111/ajo.12723

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Paterson, H. (2017, May). Weight gain in pregnancy and prevention of gestational diabetes. Invited presentation at the New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Coppell, K., Paterson, H., Norton, J., Dawson, P., Jeffs, E., & Hay-Smith, J. (2017, May). Using a citizen's jury to assess whether a modified popular Diabetes NZ resource is a good nutrition resource for pregant women. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2016

Journal - Research Article

Jeffs, E., Haszard, J. J., Sharp, B., Gullam, J., & Paterson, H. (2016). Pregnant women lack accurate knowledge of their BMI and recommended gestational weight gain. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1439), 37-45. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Paterson, H., Hay-Smith, E. J., & Treharne, G. J. (2016). Women’s experiences of changes in eating during pregnancy: A qualitative study in Dunedin, New Zealand. New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, 52, 5-11. doi: 10.12784/nzcomjnl52.2016.1.5-11

Stitely, M. L., & Paterson, H. (2016). Using three-dimensional printing to fabricate a tubing connector for dilation and evacuation. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 127(2), 317-319. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001237

Wheeler, B. J., Lawrence, J., Chae, M., Paterson, H., Gray, A. R., Healey, D., Reith, D. M., & Taylor, B. J. (2016). Intuitive eating is associated with glycaemic control in adolescents with type I diabetes mellitus. Appetite, 96, 160-165. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2015.09.016

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Duncan, R., Anderson, L., Paterson, H., & Pickering, N. (2016). Providing long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) to adolescents: What do adolescents want? [Plenary]. Proceedings of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Conference. (pp. 5). Retrieved from http://www.familyplanning.org.nz/about/our-events/conference-2016

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Paterson, H. (2016, November). Intuitive eating in pregnancy. Verbal presentation at the Women's and Children's Health Research Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Paterson, H. (2016, March-April). Conception, mirena, and pipelle. Workshop presentation at the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network (NZRGPN) National Rural Health Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Awarded Doctoral Degree

Paterson, H. (2016). Intuitive eating in pregnancy (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/6779

2015

Journal - Research Article

Pan, S. Y., Dixon, L., Paterson, H., & Campbell, N. (2015). Increased BMI during pregnancy: How do midwife lead maternity carers respond? Women's Health, 11(4), 461-469. doi: 10.2217/whe.15.8

Journal - Research Other

Pickering, N., Anderson, L., & Paterson, H. (2015). Authors' reply re: Teens and young adults should be started on longacting reversible contraceptives before sexual activity commences: An opt-out programme to avoid teen pregnancy. BJOG, 122(13), 1848-1849. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13703

Pickering, N., Anderson, L., & Paterson, H. (2015). Teens and young adults should be started on long-acting reversible contraceptives before sexual activity commences: For: An opt-out programme would avoid teen pregnancy and associated costs [Debate]. BJOG, 122(8), 1052. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13465

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wheeler, B. J., Lawrence, J., Chae, M., Paterson, H., Gray, A., Healey, D., Reith, D. M., & Taylor, B. J. (2015). Intuitive eating is associated with glycaemic contron in adolescents with type I diabetes mellitus. Proceedings of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes + Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group (ISPAD + APEG) Joint Annual Conference: Leaping the Barriers. P193. Retrieved from http://2015.ispad.org/jointispad-apeg2015/home

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Pickering, N., Anderson, L., & Paterson, H. (2015, July). Teens and young adults should be started on long acting reversible contraceptives before sexual activity commences. Poster session presented at the Perinatal Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) 35th Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2014

Journal - Research Article

Pan, S. Y., Dixon, L., Paterson, H., & Campbell, N. (2014). New Zealand LMC midwives' approaches to discussing nutrition, activity and weight gain during pregnancy. New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, 50, 24-29. doi: 10.12784/nzcomjnl50.2014.4.24-29

Ebner, F., Wöckel, A., Janni, W., & Paterson, H. (2014). Parachuting and pregnancy: What do we know about pregnant skydivers and the risks they are taking? Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 24(6), 468-473. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000075

Fieldwick, D., Paterson, H., Stephen, M., Cameron, A., Egan, R., McFadden, S., Pienaar, J., Sinclair, C., Struthers, T., Taplin, K., & Watson, C. (2014). Management of excess weight in pregnancy in Otago, New Zealand: A qualitative study with lead maternity carers. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1392). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Jeffs, E., Sharp, B., Gullam, J., & Paterson, H. (2014). Weight and height measurement: Potential impact in obstetric care. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1392). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

2013

Journal - Research Article

Harrison-Woolrych, M., Paterson, H., & Tan, M. (2013). Exposure to the smoking cessation medicine varenicline during pregnancy: A prospective nationwide cohort study. Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety, 22(10), 1086-1092. doi: 10.1002/pds.3489

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

McDonald, A. M., & Paterson, H. (2013). Re: Registrar interest in academic obstetrics and gynaecology: A cross-sectional survey by McDonald A, Paterson H, Herbison P. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2012; 52: 476–482. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 53(2), 215. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12085

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Treharne, G., Anderson-Lister, G., McGavock, Z., Paterson, H., & Hay-Smith, J. (2013). Think allowed? Applications of the think-aloud method for health psychology. Psychology & Health, 28(Suppl.1 ), (pp. 323). doi: 10.1080/08870446.2013.810851

2012

Journal - Research Article

McDonald, A., Paterson, H., & Herbison, P. (2012). Registrar interest in academic obstetrics and gynaecology: A cross-sectional survey. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 52(5), 476-482. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2012.01468.x

Paterson, H., Kenrick, K., & Wilson, D. (2012). Teaching the Y generation obstetrics and gynaecology skills: A survey of medical students' thoughts on a new program. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 52(2), 151-155. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2012.01415.x

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Paterson, H., & Jeffs, E. (2012). Supporting women with excess maternal weight during pregnancy. Midwifery News, (March), 16-17.

Paterson, H., Klemp, D., Folland, C., & Briggs, M. (2012). Electronic maternity facility bookings. Health Care & Informatics Review Online, 16(1), 8-11.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Jeffs, E., Gullam, J., Sharp, B., & Paterson, H. (2012). Women's knowledge and perceptions of the risks of excess weight in pregnancy. BJOG, 119(Suppl. 1), (pp. 120-121). doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03376.x

Jeffs, E., Gullam, J., Sharp, B., & Paterson, H. (2012). Women's perception of BMI and understanding of weight gain in pregnancy guidelines. BJOG, 119(Suppl. s1), (pp. 43). doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03376.x

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

McDonald, A., Paterson, H., & Herbison, P. (2012, March). Obstetrics & gynaecology registrar interest in things academic: A cross-sectional survey. Poster session presented at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) New Zealand Committee Annual Scientific Meeting: The Changing Faces of our Specialty, Rotorua, New Zealand.

2011

Journal - Research Other

Ebner, F., Hanna, N., Petrich, S., & Paterson, H. (2011). Caesarean scar pregnancy at 19 weeks gestation. Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 14, 31-33.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Hendry, C., & Paterson, H. (2011). A clinician-led user group model to enhance development of an electronic maternity record system. Health Informatics New Zealand (HINZ) Conference and Exhibition: Working Together...Working Smarter. Retrieved from http://www.hinz.org.nz/page/conference/conference-2011-post

Paterson, H., Klemp, D., Briggs, M., & Folland, C. (2011). Electronic maternity facility bookings. Health Informatics New Zealand (HINZ) Conference and Exhibition: Working Together...Working Smarter. Retrieved from http://www.hinz.org.nz/page/conference/conference-2011-post

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Paterson, H., Harrison-Woolrych, M., & Ashton, J. (2011). Continuation rates, reasons for removal and safety of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device in New Zealand adolescents: A nationwide cohort study. Drug Safety, 34(10), (pp. 998). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Paterson, H., Hay-Smith, J., & Treharne, G. (2011, November). Investigating the content validity of the intuitive eating scale in pregnancy. Poster session presented at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia.

2010

Journal - Research Article

Pechtor, K., Richards, B., & Paterson, H. (2010). Antenatal catastrophic uterine rupture at 32 weeks of gestation after previous B-Lynch suture. BJOG, 117(7), 889-891. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02554.x

2009

Journal - Research Article

Paterson, H., Ashton, J., & Harrison-Woolrych, M. (2009). A nationwide cohort study of the use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device in New Zealand adolescents. Contraception, 79(6), 433-438. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2008.12.001

Herbison, P., Hay-Smith, J., Paterson, H., Ellis, G., & Wilson, D. (2009). Research priorities in urinary incontinence: Results from citizens' juries. BJOG, 116(5), 713-718. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.02093.x

Paterson, H., Miller, D., & Devenish, C. (2009). A survey of New Zealand RANZCOG Fellows on their use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device in adolescents. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 49(2), 220-225. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2009.00973.x

2008

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Herbison, P., Hay-Smith, J., Paterson, H., Ellis, G., & Wilson, D. (2008). Citizens' juries for informing urinary incontinence research. Proceedings of the New Zealand Continence Association Conference. Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Continence Association. Retrieved from http://www.continence.org.nz/index.php?mode=display_content&page_id=27

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Paterson, H., Miller, D., & Devenish, C. (2008). Survey of RANZCOG Fellows practising in New Zealand and their use of intrauterine levonorgestrel-releasing system ECR. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 48, (pp. 112-113). doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2007.00821.x

2007

Journal - Research Article

Paterson, H., Clifton, J., Miller, D., Ashton, J., & Harrison-Woolrych, M. (2007). Hair loss with use of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device. Contraception, 76, 306-309.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Paterson, H., Miller, D., & Devenish, C. (2007, October). Survey of RANZCOG Fellows practising in New Zealand and their use of intrauterine levonorgestrel-releasing system ECR. Verbal presentation at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Gold Coast, Australia.

Awarded Masters Degree

Paterson, H. (2007). The use of the Levonorgestrel intrauterine device in adolescents in New Zealand (MMedSc). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. 114p.