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…
Author: Women’s Obstetric & Gynaecology Specialists
COVID-19 update
Now that the five-day lockdown has ended, Frances Perry House has changed its visitor policy, effective from 11:59pm Wednesday 17 February. Special Care Nursery – Two parents/guardians can visit at…
Today’s announcement that Victoria will be going into Stage 4 lockdown from midnight tonight has, understandably, generated many questions and some anxiety about the impact on the care that we…
Frances Perry House has updated its visitor policy, effective from Friday 22 2021. The main changes are: • Two designated birth partners can be present during labour and birth (with…
Pregnancy and heat
Some pregnant women find hot weather challenging. During pregnancy, the core body temperature rises, which can make a person more sensitive to heat. Also, carrying a baby means you’re carrying…
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…