Some of you may have seen Carly at your antenatal appointments this week. Carly will be a temporary addition to the Women’s O&G specialists while Dr Kym Jansen takes some…
Category: obstetrics
Covid-19 vaccination FAQs
Last week, RANZCOG and ATAGI jointly recommended that pregnant women be offered the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. We’ve had a lot of questions from our patients – here are the most…
What to do when you find out you are pregnant
So… the pregnancy test is positive! Even if you’ve been planning to get pregnant, finding out that you actually are pregnant can be overwhelming. Sometimes people are so focused on…
TENS machines
Some women find that a TENS machine can be helpful for managing pain during labour. Women can even start using a TENS machine at home before going into hospital. TENS…
Antenatal and early parenting classes
Going to antenatal and early parenting classes is very worthwhile for all patients having their first child. They equip you with vital information, which increases your confidence and helps alleviate…
Caesarean section recovery
Although most mothers and babies recover well after a Caesarean birth, it is major surgery and a complete recovery takes time. While you’re in hospital, you’ll have plenty of close…