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…
News
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…
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
In line with DHHS instructions concerning COVID-19, The Royal Women’s Hospital has changed its policy regarding visitors and partners/support people. The main changes, which also apply to visitors to Frances…