Frances Perry House has updated its guidelines for birth support people/partners attending an elective caesarean section. ⠀ Double-vaccinated support people/partners who are attending an elective caesarean section DO NOT need…
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Covid-19 update
As you will be aware, the Government has issued instructions for people who have returned to Victoria from NSW or who have visited COVID-19 exposure sites across Melbourne. Certain people…
Covid-19 update - testing and research
We would like to encourage any of our patients who have symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19), or who are concerned that they may have the virus, to get tested. If…
Covid-19 update - new testing location
COVID-19 testing reminder: Pregnant patients are required to have a COVID-19 swab at 38 weeks’ gestation or three days before a booked caesar/induction (whichever occurs first) and are then requested…
Covid-19 update - testing
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary for all maternity patients and their partners/support people to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission to Frances Perry House. From Monday…
Covid-19 update on elective surgery
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DHHS has new guidelines in place. All patients who are due to undergo elective surgery under a general anaesthetic at Frances Perry House will…