You are now nearing the end of your first trimester, which is very exciting. If you have been waiting to share the news with others, then you don’t have much longer to go. Additionally, your midwife or doctor may talk to you about an additional test you can get during pregnancy. The NIPT is
Calvary John James Hospital is located at 173 Strickland Cres, Deakin ACT 2600. The maternity hospital designed their birthing suites emphasising comfort and offering a relaxing, and comfortable environment in which to have your baby. They actively encourage the partner and/or support person to be involved in your care throughout labour, birth and
I was just 30 years old when a complicated pregnancy led me down the path of a cesarean section delivery. What I thought was a common and safe practice has now left me with lifelong pain, a permanent disability, and over $200,000 in postoperative medical costs. Through my painful journey, I discovered the many
Centenary Hospital for Women and Children is located on Canberra Hospital, Yamba Drive (between Hindmarsh Drive and Kitchener Street) in the ACT suburb of Garran. There are over 180 mobility parking spaces available throughout the campus. The Canberra Maternity Options Service is a single admission point for all soon-to-be mothers wishing to access
The good news for pregnant women with asthma is that if it is well controlled, risks are no more significant than for women without asthma. The bad news is women with asthma often stop taking their medications because they are worried about the effect these could have on the baby, and as a result,
Calvary Public Hospital Bruce is located in the suburb Bruce. Bruce is a suburb of the Belconnen district of Canberra, which is located within the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The Calvary Maternity Unit is family-friendly, and women are encouraged to have their partner or support person with them through their labour and birth.
You are now 9 weeks pregnant! You are now well and truly into your first trimester and are probably feeling it. Clothes are getting tighter; the bathroom is your new best friend (whether it’s an increased need to urinate or morning sickness), and your moods are up and down, which is often a side
The new designs of our active birth pool range are being released. Active Birth Pools is now midway through a major development process that is seeing the creation of four new water birth pools. They’ve employed user-friendly, evidence-based, ergonomic design and worked closely with mothers and midwives in the new designs. The result is
My first daughter's birth was a scheduled caesarean section. I was told by my obstetrician that the less than 2cm distance between my cervix and the baby's placenta was not safe for a vaginal delivery. Being a first-time mum, I took his advice and we booked the caesarean. The operation went smoothly. Both my
Allergic diseases are on the rise. For instance, around one in ten babies have a food allergy, and one in five have eczema. The effects of allergies can range from distressing to deadly. We know from research that some factors reduce the likelihood of allergies. If early allergy prevention could be as easy as
