An IUD (intrauterine device) is a small contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus by a doctor or nurse. IUDs have the following benefits: • They are more than…
Category: postnatal
Newborn hearing test
This cutie is Dr Pip’s little Lachie getting a hearing test. In the first few days after birth, your newborn baby will be offered an ‘Automated Auditory Brainstem Response’ (AABR)…
Visitors at the Grand Hyatt
From 10 December 2021, visitor restrictions at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne are as follows: • 2 visitors per day are allowed to visit for a maximum of 1 hour •…
Pelvic floor muscles
Here’s a friendly reminder from your WOGS doctors to exercise your pelvic floor muscles every day! Your pelvic floor muscles support your pelvic organs (uterus, bladder and bowel). They also…
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…
Caring for babies in hot weather
With the warmer weather this week, remember that it’s important to take special care of babies in hot weather. Babies are less able to adjust to changes in temperature than…