Dr Gillian Paulsen in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia | Obstetrician-gynaecologist

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Dr Gillian Paulsen

Locality: Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8458 4022

Address: Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road 3084 Heidelberg, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.drgillpaulsen.com.au

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25.01.2022 For all new moms in quarantine, you're not alone. Visit our Parents Support Hub: fb.com/parentsupport

25.01.2022 It’s a really tough time to be pregnant. Sending you all much love.

24.01.2022 If you are pregnant and having a baby at The Mercy this infographic gives you an idea of what we have been doing to keep our patients safe. If you need help please attend the hospital. We really don’t want pregnant women missing out on the care they need.

24.01.2022 Our healthcare workers are heroes. And the last thing they need while they're out saving lives is worrying about the health of their loved ones at home. So here...'s what we're going to do. Any paramedic or healthcare worker including non-clinical workers, like cooks and cleaners who is exposed to coronavirus will be fully supported to self-isolate. If they can do that safely at home, that's great. But if they can't, we'll put them up in a hotel for their self-isolation period. They’re giving up so much for us. We have to do right by them.

20.01.2022 This is Michael. He's 46. Lives in Berwick. And he spent 72 days in hospital with coronavirus. Michael's sharing his story in the hope that this is the closest you come to his experience.

19.01.2022 A post from RANZCOG President Dr Vijay Roach about antenatal care ______________ Some of you might be worrying about reduced face to face antenatal visits. We a...ppreciate that these are unnerving times. Let us reassure you. The majority of obstetrician’s and hospital clinics are starting to offer telehealth appointments for some visits. However due to the nature of obstetrics, especially in the third trimester, pregnant women need to be seen and the growth of their baby monitored, and a physical examination performed. This includes blood pressure checks. If a visit can be done via telehealth in an uncomplicated pregnancy, then this is best practice in this climate. Some pregnancies are more high risk and will need monitoring. Each clinic and obstetrician will triage appointments according to each individual patient and, of course, if there are any concerns, or increased risk, an antenatal visit can be arranged. In addition, delivery suites are operating 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Any pregnant patient who has concerns about her pregnancy is still encouraged to call the hospital where she is booked. Regarding blood pressure checks and vaccinations, pharmacies are aware to be compliant with sterilising equipment between patients. Vaccinations are currently administered by GPs. They have not been distributed to those providing obstetric care at the moment. But these are ever changing times and it may be that they will be given by obstetricians in the future. GPs are particularly compliant to the new hygiene guidelines of social distancing/handwashing/appointment times under 15 minutes and you can feel comfortable having an appointment with your GP. More of RANZCOG’s advice is on our website (https://ranzcog.edu.au//cov/information-for-pregnant-women) Wishing you every happiness during your pregnancy and with the birth of your baby. Dr Vijay Roach President, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

18.01.2022 https://www.sciencedirect.com//arti/pii/S2589933320300379

18.01.2022 To our Dads and Partners, we see you and value you.

17.01.2022 Hi everyone. Bit of good news for your Sunday morning. Because of our high rates of testing and our low levels of community transmission, we're now able to pla...n for the coming weeks and getting back to a few more of the things everyone's been missing. From 11.59pm on 31 May, we'll be increasing gathering limits to 20 people and allowing overnight stays. That means you can sleep over at a mate's or rent somewhere for a weekend away. And more community facilities and businesses will be able to reopen including places like libraries, community centres, beauty therapy and tattoo studios. As with everything, these changes come with strict rules around distancing, density and hygiene. The contact details of customers and people using the facilities will also need to be recorded to allow tracing. I'm sure people will have questions about why X is allowed if you can't do Y but this really isn't an exercise in 'whataboutery'. We've had to make some tough calls. We can't just open the floodgates on everything all at once, and risk throwing away all our hard work. I hope people appreciate this point. We have to be cautious and careful. Then, if it all goes to plan and we're tracking okay with case numbers, we'll be able to make some more changes a bit later in the month. From 11.59pm on 21 June, that would include reopening gyms, indoor sports facilities, movie theatres and the snow season will be able to kick off. And finally, a message to all our employers out there. I really need your help on this one. I appreciate this isn't possible for all workplaces. But if your staff are able to work from home, and have been doing so we need to keep that going. We simply can't have thousands of people on trains and trams let alone the logistical challenges of communal kitchens, lifts and big office buildings. I know I've said this before, but as we all have more choices and more options, it's even more important: Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should race out and do it. We've come so far and it's up to all of us to make this work.

13.01.2022 One wonderful outcome of the coronavirus pandemic is the international collaboration between clinicians and researchers. Last night I joined this Zoom meeting with more than 100 Obstetricians and Anaesthetists from countries such as Italy, France, Sweden, England, China, Australia and New Zealand. So great that people are freely sharing their knowledge and experience to help us prepare and be in the best position to care for pregnant women that may become infected. Thank you to these people, some of whom are recovering from Covid-19 themselves.

12.01.2022 Well done to those of you who have created Iso babies! Next year is certainly shaping up to be busy! Jan, Feb and March are fully booked out but there is still availability for April. Looking forward to meeting all of my new and returning patients in person in the coming weeks.

11.01.2022 What an amazing legacy and send off. These photos brought tears to my eyes!

10.01.2022 We're working with The University of Melbourne to conduct research with people who have been or are currently in quarantine or isolation for COVID-19 while eith...er pregnant or within six weeks of giving birth. The results of the research are being used to recommend ways we can support people during this time. Participants will receive a Coles gift card for their time. Register here: https://redcap.burnet.edu.au/surveys/?s=T8WEAY8MX9 More on this project: https://burnet.edu.au/projects/432

10.01.2022 To those who are pregnant, please watch this video from Dr Vijay Roach, President of RANZCOG, regarding COVID-19 in pregnancy. For all others, please share this widely on your social media platforms. We need to reassure our pregnant patients, colleagues, friends and family.

09.01.2022 Conferencing in the time of Covid. Great online platform thanks to CODA.

08.01.2022 Thank you to my patients for whole heartedly embracing Telehealth today. Half of my appointments today have been done by telehealth and so far it has gone very well. A few minor technical challenges which have been easily overcome.

06.01.2022 Conferencing in the time of Covid. Great online platform thanks to CODA.

06.01.2022 What an amazing legacy and send off. These photos brought tears to my eyes!

05.01.2022 Hi everyone. Bit of good news for your Sunday morning. Because of our high rates of testing and our low levels of community transmission, we're now able to pla...n for the coming weeks and getting back to a few more of the things everyone's been missing. From 11.59pm on 31 May, we'll be increasing gathering limits to 20 people and allowing overnight stays. That means you can sleep over at a mate's or rent somewhere for a weekend away. And more community facilities and businesses will be able to reopen including places like libraries, community centres, beauty therapy and tattoo studios. As with everything, these changes come with strict rules around distancing, density and hygiene. The contact details of customers and people using the facilities will also need to be recorded to allow tracing. I'm sure people will have questions about why X is allowed if you can't do Y but this really isn't an exercise in 'whataboutery'. We've had to make some tough calls. We can't just open the floodgates on everything all at once, and risk throwing away all our hard work. I hope people appreciate this point. We have to be cautious and careful. Then, if it all goes to plan and we're tracking okay with case numbers, we'll be able to make some more changes a bit later in the month. From 11.59pm on 21 June, that would include reopening gyms, indoor sports facilities, movie theatres and the snow season will be able to kick off. And finally, a message to all our employers out there. I really need your help on this one. I appreciate this isn't possible for all workplaces. But if your staff are able to work from home, and have been doing so we need to keep that going. We simply can't have thousands of people on trains and trams let alone the logistical challenges of communal kitchens, lifts and big office buildings. I know I've said this before, but as we all have more choices and more options, it's even more important: Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should race out and do it. We've come so far and it's up to all of us to make this work.

03.01.2022 Dr Rick Wong showing you all that a Covid swab really isn’t that bad! Get swabbed and stay home if you are sick. Wash your hands, practice social distancing and keep safe. Simple.

01.01.2022 Well done to those of you who have created Iso babies! Next year is certainly shaping up to be busy! Jan, Feb and March are fully booked out but there is still availability for April. Looking forward to meeting all of my new and returning patients in person in the coming weeks.

01.01.2022 This is Michael. He's 46. Lives in Berwick. And he spent 72 days in hospital with coronavirus. Michael's sharing his story in the hope that this is the closest you come to his experience.

Dr Gillian Paulsen in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia | Obstetrician-gynaecologist