Calvary Riverina in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | Medical and health

Calvary Riverina

Locality: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6925 3055

Address: Hardy Avenue 2650 Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Website: www.calvarycare.org.au/riverina-private-hospital/services-and-clinics/#maternityservices

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22.01.2022 Information from the WHO regarding wearing fabric masks

21.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The St Gerard’s staff have been busy baking for a fund raising morning tea. We are supporting The Foundation for Breast Cancer Care who are fundraising for regional breast cancer resources.

19.01.2022 HEAD BANDS ON BABIES Sarah here (paediatric nurse & CPR Kids founder). Let me tell you a (true) story. I was shopping at the supermarket a little while ago (pre...COVID) when I saw a mum shopping with her young bub. All I could see was bub's legs and body, the hood of the pram was covering her face. I noticed that she was kicking her legs furiously, which I thought was a little strange so I ducked down a bit to look at her face, from an acceptable distance that a stranger should maintain from someone else's baby! What I saw sent a shock of adrenaline through me - I jumped straight over and grabbed mum's arm (she was just browsing the shelves, one hand on the pram) and at the same time flipped back the hood - the head band that the baby was wearing had slipped down over her nose and mouth, and she was turning a dusky purple colour. Mum and I seemed to simultaneously reach down and pulled the head band off her nose and mouth, and bub immediately let out a huge cry. It's a bit of a blur, but I remember mum being stunned about what was happening. She picked up her baby who continued to cry for a bit then settled down, perfectly fine after the ordeal. Mum wasn't so fine. Mum was crying, saying that she knew not to let bub sleep with the headband on, but didn't realise there would be any danger from having the headband on whilst awake. However, just head movement or rubbing can move a headband down over the face. They are fine for a photo or while being held by someone, but please don't leave a headband on a baby if they aren't close, awake and in direct active supervision. And of course, NEVER when sleeping. Also be aware of any embellishments that an older baby or toddler may pull off and put in their mouth #choking . please note the picture below is a stock photo, not of the child in the story. . #newborn #newbornphotography #newbornphotographer #infant #babies #babiesofinstagram #baby #newbornbaby #parenting #pregnancy #family #parenthood #mumlife #breastfeeding #maternity #motherhoodunplugged #pregnant #mother #thatsdarling #babybump #motherhoodrising #motherhoodthroughinstagram #babyshower #babyboy #babygirl #preggo #newbaby

13.01.2022 1 in 5 Australians are effected by mental illness annually, yet many don't seek help due to the stigma. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritising your mental h...ealth and wellbeing is more important than ever. Today is World Mental Health Day and the message is simple: "Look after your Mental Health Australia." Visit lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au to make a mental health promise and to access useful information and resources. #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia

12.01.2022 Have you seen that the ABA now have an app available to download.

06.01.2022 Got a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not ok, you can follow conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are ok, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask. https://www.ruok.org.au

01.01.2022 PANDA Week is here! For the last fifteen years PANDA has been using a week in November to raise awareness about perinatal mental illness and to reduce stigma so... those affected can seek help. The theme for PANDA Week 2020 is ‘Tell someone who cares’. Now more than ever it’s vital that the 100,000 expecting and new parents who are affected by perinatal mental illness every year know they’re not alone and can reach out for help. You can help our campaign by sharing important information about perinatal mental health with your networks. Explore our digital toolkit for more info: https://bit.ly/3eAzxoy If you can help us reach just one extra expecting or new parent with important information; or help one extra family know how they can seek support, then together, we will have made a real difference. #PANDAWeek2020 #tellsomeonewhocares Image - An illustration of a couple and their baby. There is text over the image that reads: tell someone who cares, PANDA Week 8 - 14 November, let's tackle perinatal anxiety and depression together.