Frances Perry House has updated its visitor guidelines, effective from Tuesday 10 November. The main change is that there is now no limit on how long birth partners can stay…
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Down syndrome
Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that is estimated to occur in approximately 1 in every 1,100 babies born in Australia. When a child is conceived, it receives genetic material…
Visitor policy
This week’s easing of some coronavirus-related restrictions has prompted many enquiries about our visitor policy. WOGS follow the guidelines of The Royal Women’s Hospital and, at the moment, no changes…
PrEggNut study
WOGS are committed to supporting research that will increase medical knowledge that’s relevant to our patients. In line with that commitment, we’d like to introduce the PrEggNut Study, a research…
International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
I stand with you, I grieve with you, I remember you. October is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, a time to acknowledge those who have experienced pregnancy loss…
Vitamin K & newborns
Vitamin K is essential to the blood clotting process, which prevents excessive bleeding. Babies have very low levels of vitamin K in their bodies at birth; it does not cross…