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Calvary Babies

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8239 9146

Address: 89 Strangways Tce 5006 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/north-adelaide-private-hospital/services-and-clinics/maternity-services

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25.01.2022 It is an extra-special day when big brothers Mikaele (3.5) and Iraia (2) get to say hello to their new siblings with Mum and Dad. Little Neihana and Leonia were welcomed by parents Amy and Sio 11 days ago, but at just 35 weeks, they still need a little extra care in the nursery. While greetings are from behind glass for now, it won't be long before these adorable big brothers will be able to give the little ones a 'huggy' and go home all together.... Nau mai e te ppi ki te ao mrama: Welcome to the world, little ones.

25.01.2022 Being familiar with the layout of the maternity unit and the people that care for babies and new parents ahead of time is important. Unfortunately with COVID-19 restrictions limiting the number of people who can access the hospital, it has been challenging for prospective parents who would normally tour the maternity unit before the birth of their little one. This video provides soon-to-be parents with an introduction and tour of the maternity unit at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, including the birthing suite, antenatal rooms, level 4 special care nursery, pre- and post-birth education, and the care and support from midwives and obstetricians.

24.01.2022 Some wonderful news to finish off the week brothers Mikaele and Iraia finally got to cuddle their new twin brother and sister yesterday, when little Neihana and Leonia arrived home. After arriving early and spending several weeks in the Special Care Nursery, the twins going home means this lovely family of six is now finally all together ready for many adventures we're sure!

23.01.2022 Supporting ovarian cancer research today by wearing our white tops and donating to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

19.01.2022 Our patients and staff are our top priority. With the number of Coronavirus cases increasing in the community, Calvary has made the difficult decision to cease visitation at all Calvary private hospitals, effective midnight tonight. We appreciate your support during this time as we continue to care for you and your loved ones, while slowing the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

19.01.2022 In addition to the measures currently being undertaken to minimise risk to our patients, Calvary Babies also advise that: - No visitors to maternity, (including siblings) with the exception of one nominated support person.- - We will no longer be running our Calvary Babies coffee mornings, until further notice. - All parent education classes will be ceased until further notice. Staff will be in contact with families to provide them with alternative education options.... If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Maternity Unit Manager on 08 8239 9307. We appreciate your support and understanding.

17.01.2022 Today is International Day of the Midwife! We celebrate with this special group and thank them for the amazing work that they do. From presenting prenatal education online, assisting a labouring mum, taking care of a bub in the nursery, advising on breastfeeding and newborn care, checking progress at an antenatal visit, and everything in between, our dedicated midwives work tirelessly to offer the highest quality care to our mums and bubs. The first recorded birth at Calvary ...North Adelaide Hospital was in 1902, just two years after it was founded 120 years ago. The Maternity Ward as it is seen today was constructed in 1940 and it is from this date that the number of births in the hospital is referenced. Around 72,000 South Australian’s have now been born here with the care and support of hundreds of midwives and nurses. We sincerely thank each and every one of them for this amazing contribution to our community. See more

14.01.2022 "We are determined to provide you with the best maternity care possible in these difficult circumstances".

13.01.2022 Changes to visitor restrictions have just come into effect! Full details below.

13.01.2022 We wish to advise that prenatal classes scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evenings have been cancelled. Saturday’s class is still to be determined, and those booked in will be contacted soon.

12.01.2022 We apologise for the late notice, however due to the current Covid-19 situation, tonight’s grandparent’s antenatal class has unfortunately been postponed. We will notify on the Calvary Babies Facebook page once we are able to reschedule a replacement class. Thank you for your understanding

11.01.2022 We have recently changed our visitor policy, and we appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep you and your loved ones as safe as possible. Please see below for the answers to some frequently asked questions in relation to our Maternity Unit: Visitors are restricted to ONLY ONE visitor for the duration of the birthing mother’s stay. This includes siblings, partner etc. The Nominated Visitor cannot be exchanged for another visitor during the hospital stay.... The Nominated Visitor is subject to daily health screening on arrival at reception. Siblings, family members and friends will have to delay meeting the new baby. In the interim, we encourage the use of FaceTime, Skype and the like. Visitation with the newborn baby on hospital grounds outside of the building are not allowed until after discharge. Early discharge is an option, at the discretion of the unit manager. Doulas are allowed, but only if the birthing mother has nominated them to be her only Nominated Visitor. If you have any further questions, please contact the Unit Manager on 08 8239 9307.

10.01.2022 If you are planning to visit one of our hospitals or residential aged care communities, please check current restrictions in place first by visiting the link: www.calvarycoronavirusupdates.org.au

09.01.2022 To mark World Prematurity Day today, we have the pleasure of sharing excerpts from a very special letter. Received from parents Janet and Patrick on the occasion of their baby’s 60th birthday, the letter is a moving and heartfelt story. Remembering the dedication and care that their premature son Jonathon received over many months at the hospital, it is a story that many parents of premmie babies will be able to relate to. Although there have been advancements in the medical ...care of premature babies have been made since Jonathon was born, Calvary’s high quality care remains the same. Today’s parents, just like Janet and Patrick in the 60’s, know that their little one is in safe hands as they come and go over many weeks, giving them comfort during what is a very challenging time. Jonathon was born on 15 January 1960, slightly less than 6 months and weighing 1 lb 10 oz. They were so worried that he would not live that (my husband) Patrick was asked to go to the labour ward so that we could immediately have him christened. After (the doctor) had done everything that he could with such a premature baby he said to us, and we will never forget his words 'NOW IT IS UP TO THE NURSING'. The dedication of the Calvary nursing was quite wonderful. For the first few weeks the Sister in charge, Sister Denise and at night Sister Brahms hardly left his side. For the next four months while he was in the ward they were constantly ensuring that everything possible was being done for him. We became friends during this long and difficult time as we did with the rest of the nursing staff. I am sure you will agree 60 years ago was a very different proposition to today as far as medical improvements for very premature babies were concerned. Jonathon survived due to the dedicated nursing staff and a dedicated doctor, and now at a reasonably plump almost 60 he has just retired. Every year on Jonathon's birthday, until she moved, we would take him to see Sister Denise. It was always a joy to see her smile and happiness at seeing him. We have a lovely photo of him being held by Sister Denise on the day he finally left hospital. We doubt If Jonathon would have lived if it had not been for the Calvary nursing staff and for this Calvary has our heartfelt thanks and blessings. We sincerely thank Janet, Patrick and Jonathon for allowing us to share this special story today.

09.01.2022 Calvary North Adelaide Hospital will be stopping all general visitation from 11.59pm 15 November 2020, in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation in South Australia rapidly changing. We have made this change in order to effectively manage the risk of infection and protect the health of patients, their friends and family members and staff. Calvary does not take this decision lightly. With SA Health reporting growing instances of community transmission of COVID-19 in A...delaide, we must introduce this measure to ensure the safest possible environment for the vulnerable people in our care. What does this mean for obstetric patients and their families? A single nominated support person will be permitted during labour, and will be permitted to visit for the remainder of your stay. Calvary has stopped all other general visitation from 11.59pm 15 November 2020. This means that from midnight yesterday no general visitation will be permitted at the hospital until further notice. Our staff will be wearing facemasks. Due to heightened risk, our staff will be required to wear a surgical facemask at all times. Any visitor who is permitted entry as a special exception will be required to wear a facemask at all times. Any person entering will be required to have their temperature checked by staff before entry. Fever is one of the symptoms of COVID-19 and any person with a temperature (greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius) presents a potential risk of transmitting the virus to others. To protect patients and staff from COVID-19 infection, we have had to act quickly. The cooperation of patients and family members in helping our staff manage the risk of infection to the people in our care has been excellent. We will continue to keep you updated as the COVID-19 situation evolves. For up-to-date information for all patients and their loved ones, please visit Calvary’s COVID-19 updates site regularly at: www.calvarycoronavirusupdates.org.au Please don’t hesitate to contact the maternity unit on 8239 9146 should you have any questions or would like more information. Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding in this difficult time.

08.01.2022 Home day today for baby Judah and his mum Sarah. Judah was born at 35 weeks and has been cared for in our nursery for 25 days. The midwives are going miss this little man and his beautiful parents, but are very excited that he gets to meet all his brothers and sisters who have patiently waited for cuddles.

07.01.2022 When reflecting on Women’s Health in our current climate there is one thing that stands out to me. After our initial surge of COVID19 in South Australia, there has been an influx of women seeking treatment for issues that may have been bothering them for many years. As well as those pregnant with their beautiful COVID babies! Be it endometriosis, bleeding concerns or prolapse, women are choosing this time to take care of their bodies and give themselves the opportunity to im...prove their health. Which is just wonderful to see! We know that women these days work so hard and try to achieve so much, how can we do it all if our health is holding us back? Maybe this trend is due to the fact that we have a little more time on our hands, certainly no holidays on the horizon or perhaps it is because it is frightening when our choice to have medical care or surgery is taken away from us. Despite the enormous challenges this year has thrown at us, perhaps one benefit will be this. The redirection of our attention inwardly. A shift in focus toward ourselves and our health. A decision to choose ourselves. So one day, when this is all over, women will be healthier, more confident and ready to be the best versions of themselves. So, if you haven’t already, allow yourself to be inspired by Women’s Health Week and join the trend. - Dr Casie Staehr, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

06.01.2022 This year more than ever, it’s vital that expecting and new parents who are struggling know they’re not alone and can reach out for help. Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) Week 2020: ‘Tell someone who cares’, is a reminder that if people do need to reach out, they will be supported by those they confide in - whether family members, obstetricians, midwifes, GPs, PANDA or other perinatal mental health specialists. It can be hard to know what emotions and experie...nces are normal and which ones should give you cause for concern. PANDA’s Mental Health Checklist for Expecting and New Parents is a free, anonymous online tool on PANDA’s website that asks questions about your thoughts and feelings and will give an indication of whether your experiences could be a reason to seek help. https://www.panda.org.au/info-support/checklists See more

04.01.2022 In these uncertain times, community spirit and kindness can help us get through these challenging events. Pat Garcia, CEO of Catholic Health Australia writes about this community spirit in the Newscorp article,The strongest communities are formed in crises like the coronavirus, published by Newscorp. Catholic Health Australia https://bit.ly/2UnPQeK

03.01.2022 A bitter sweet day at Calvary maternity yesterday as we celebrated Claire’s final shift before retirement. Claire began her training as a nurse/midwife at Calvary and has been a wonderful support to our staff and families for 40 years. We wish you all the best Claire, enjoy this new chapter in life. xx

03.01.2022 Becoming a father is a special moment in many men’s lives. During Men’s Health Week we highlight the importance of men looking after their mental health, especially during this time. The mental health of expecting and new dads is something not widely discussed, but in the past six months, 63% of dads completing the Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia’s (PANDA) Mental Health Checklist reported struggling with their confidence and feeling like a terrible parent. These kind...s of negative thoughts can have long lasting impacts on families and communities.It is important that dads know that admitting they’re having a rough time and reaching out for help is the best thing they can do for themselves and their family. Paul, who welcomed a second son this week with wife Gianna, says Being a new Dad is very exciting. It’s the best job you’ll ever do, but don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are support networks available, so seek them out. https://www.panda.org.au/