Dr Nerida Flannery in Buderim, Queensland | Medical and health

Dr Nerida Flannery

Locality: Buderim, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5452 5415

Address: Unit 4 Lyrebird Specialist Medical Centre 3 Lyrebird Street 4556 Buderim, QLD, Australia

Website: http://drneridaflannery.com.au/

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23.01.2022 Alcohol & your health The size, body type and the way in which women's bodies process alcohol, mean women, particularly younger women, can become affected by alcohol far quicker than men. The 2009 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines say 'At higher levels of drinking, large differences by gender are seen, with the risk for women being significantly higher than that for men. The risk for women also increases faster with increased consumption than for... men. Low risk drinking: The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guideline for reducing health risks associated with drinking alcohol defines 'low risk' alcohol consumption for healthy women as no more than two standard drinks on any day with regular alcohol free days. This 'low risk' level of alcohol consumption in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle does not appear to be associated with long-term illness. However, there are times when you should probably not consume any alcohol: During illness When taking medication When pregnant When breastfeedingYour doctor can provide advice at these times. High risk drinking: High risk alcohol consumption is best defined as anything that exceeds the consumption of more than two standard drinks per day. High risk drinking, including binge drinking (consumption of excess alcohol over a short space of time) can put your health at serious risk. Having more than four standard drinks on a single occasion (even if you only do it once or twice per week) may cause health problems, increase risk of injury and accidents and affect relationships with those close to you. Alcohol & young people: According to the National Alcohol Guidelines, it is young Australian adults who have the highest consumption of alcohol and are most at risk of alcohol related injuries from: road trauma sexual coercion falls violence accidental death e.g. drowning or overdose suicide Binge drinking is most common among 14-25 year olds. Parents are now advised that children under 15 years of age are at the greatest risk of harm from alcohol, so not drinking under 15 is especially important, and alcohol drinking by 15-17 year olds should be delayed for as long as possible. It is important for young adults (and older adults as well) to carefully weigh up the risks involved before drinking alcohol at levels above the recommended guidelines #womenshealth #womenshealthpowerfulstuff #monitoryouralcoholintake #drneridaflannery

21.01.2022 Today is R U Ok? Day so the perfect time to talk about mental health. One in four women will experience anxiety at some point in their lives. There is usually no one single reason or event that explains why we experience anxiety; it is more often a combination of reasons and/or events. And these are different for all of us. We can group sources of anxiety into the following: our own personality and traits... aspects of our close relationships (partner, family, friends) organisations we are involved with (such as places of work or education, sports clubs, community groups) our community (social, political and economic factors) our society in which we live (general beliefs and attitudes). We can change some of the reasons why we experience anxiety, but there may be some that we cannot change. To manage anxiety, we focus on what we can change. There are different ways you can look after yourself in managing anxiety and what works for each of us will be different. The ways we can nurture ourselves include: talking openly to people who you feel understand you looking after your health participating in a hobby or other activities, to help ensure a balance between our work and leisure time finding a solution to the things that cause anxiety where possible relaxing finding ways to interrupt anxious thoughts. Try a few different ways to see which ones feel right for you. And remember you can always seek help from online resources and websites as well as your local health professional. Head over to Jean Hailes for Women’s Health for loads more information and resources around achieving and maintaining good mental health #ruok #womenshealthweek #womenshealthpowerfulstuff #drneridaflannery

21.01.2022 Officially #womenshealthweek is done for another year, but we think every week should be YOUR health week. Take the time every week to prioritise your health. No matter who you are - what gender, age, stage or role - your health is your biggest asset and the keystone to a full life. When you’re at your best and healthiest you thrive and so does everyone around you!! So go on, what aspect of your health and well-being are you going to focus on this week??!! #yourhealthweekeveryweek #maketheeffort #youthriveweallthrive

21.01.2022 H U DS O N T U R N S ONE Thank you to Ashleigh and Matt for sharing this pic of Hudson on his special day #1stbirthday #hiphiphooray #drneridaflannery #sunshinecoastobstetrician

17.01.2022 A healthy diet is the platform for a healthy life - but all too often it’s easier to say than it is to put into practice. Check out these tips from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health about making and sticking to a healthy eating plan: Plan your shopping and meals: spend a little bit of time each week planning some healthy meals and snacks, then write your shopping list... Try something new: visit farmers markets or food markets for fresh food for inspiration, check our healthy food magazines, websites and blogs for meal ideas Stock upon key ingredients: so they are always on hand for quick healthy meals Double the recipe and freeze: the ultimate time saver for when you’re home late and tempted to opt for take away Take regular breaks: build time to take breaks, stretch, eat and drink a glass of water, Try not to eat in front of the computer or standing in the kitchen. Slow down and relax - it’s better for digestion and helps you recharge Eat breakfast: skipping meals will only lead to snacking or over-eating later in the day Keep healthy snacks in sight: snack on fresh fruit or unsalted nuts, put the chocolates and biscuits away. Don’t graze, stop and have a definite snack time when you need it Don’t shop on an empty stomach: eat before you go and you will be less tempted by unhealthy foods Don’t confuse hunger with thirst: stop using food and coffee to keep going - instead, take a quick break, stretch and drink a glass of water #womenshealthweek #womenshealthpowerfulstuff #eatforahealthylife #drneridaflannery See more

17.01.2022 Join us for the Global Wave of Light We invite you to join us October 15 at 7pm local time Baby Loss Awareness Week finishes each year on October 15 with the global Wave of Light’. October 15 is also International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and is recognised across the world and we would like to invite you to join with other families across the world and take part in the global 'Wave of Light’. Simply light a candle at 7pm local time and leave it burning for at... least 1 hour to join us in remembering all babies that have died too soon. This can be done individually or in a group, at home or in a communal space. Wherever you do this, you will be joining a global Wave of Light in memory of all the babies who lit up our lives for such a short time. This year we’re also inviting you to join a digital Wave of Light at 7pm local time on October 15. To be part of this take a photo of your candle and post it to Facebook or Twitter using #WaveOfLight at 7pm local time

17.01.2022 What it means to 'manage' healthy weight Often the focus is on weight as something you need to lose or gain. However, preventing weight gain and maintaining a healthy weight are a part of the way to think about weight throughout the different stages of a woman's life, from adolescence, young adulthood and perhaps pregnancy, then through to midlife, menopause and ageing as an older adult. Weight gain prevention... - One of the most important things for your health is to prevent the kilogram creep the weight that tends to go on each year and stay on. On average, Australian women gain around 5-7kg per decade as they age. Preventing weight gain is as relevant to women who are within the healthy weight range as it is for those who are overweight or obese and to women of all ages. Younger women, 25-45 years, are gaining weight at a faster rate than any other age group. The value of preventing weight gain lies in avoiding the considerable risks for women's health posed by being overweight. Overweight men have 4 times the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Overweight women have 14 times the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The key to preventing weight gain lies in understanding what causes weight gain and how you can maintain a healthy weight for you. Weight maintenance - Maintaining a healthy weight throughout the different life stages involves understanding the influences on your weight gain as these will dictate how you can manage your weight. If you have a healthy weight, the key is to measure, monitor and to keep yourself motivated to maintain your healthy weight. - Measure: Whether it be a tape measure, a favourite pair of jeans or the bathroom scales, it's important to know roughly what size you are normally, so that you can notice small changes to your weight - Monitor: Keep a written record of your health habit. If you're aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day, buy a pedometer and write your total down at the end of each day to track your progress. The same goes for healthy eating. If your goal is to eat two fruit and five vegies every day, tally your intake in a food diary so you can see the improvements over time. This reinforces the behaviour and helps keep you on track. - Motivate: Motivation can make or break our attempts to maintain a healthy weight. This is where your friends and social networks are most valuable. When women support each other, they tend to be much more successful in achieving their goals. Make a date with your friends to walk the dog or take kids to the park anything that gets you up and moving. Find more information about achieving and maintaining healthy weight at https://www.jeanhailes.org.au//hea/managing-healthy-weight #Healthyweight #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealthPowerfulStuff #drneridaflannery

17.01.2022 While only 5% of all pregnant women experience preeclampsia, it’s a very serious diagnosis and puts you and you baby at high risk. Preeclampsia typically comes on after Week 20 of the pregnancy, and symptoms include: Extreme headaches Nausea/vomiting... Severe swelling in the extremities and face (called edema) Vision changes Shortness of breath Feelings of anxiety Sudden weight gain beyond the norm for pregnancy Preeclampsia also involves high protein levels in the urine, high blood pressure and hyperreflexia (the knee/jerk reaction is heightened). If the condition continues undiagnosed, and a woman goes into full eclampsia (also called toxemia), it causes seizures, convulsions and comas and is the leading cause of mother and fetal mortality worldwide. It’s Important to Know the Risk Factors There are notable risk factors for preeclampsia and if you know you are at risk, you’re more likely to pay attention to the symptoms listed above. 1. It’s your first pregnancy preeclampsia happens most often in first-time pregnancies. This is why we ask that you call us anytime you don’t feel comfortable about presenting symptoms. We always want to err on the safe side. 2. You’ve had preeclampsia before women who’ve had preeclampsia in the past are seven-times more likely to have it again in successive pregnancies 3. You are obese Obese women are more likely to have preeclampsia as well. 4. They run in your family According to the World Health Organization, 20% to 40% of women whose mothers had preeclampsia will have it as well. 5. You’re 40-years old or more Women 40-years old and older are more prone to pre-eclampsia, one of the reasons why advanced maternal age automatically places you in the high-risk pregnancy bracket. 6. Pregnant with multiples Similarly, being pregnant with twins or higher-order multiples (triplets on up) also increases your preeclampsia risk. 7. Pre-existing Medical Conditions Can Also Increase Your Chances medical conditions that make you more susceptible to preeclampsia include diabetes, PCOS, urinary tract infections, hypertension It’s important to reiterate that preeclampsia is very rare. However, it’s also important to be aware of both the risk factors and the symptoms, so you can let your prenatal healthcare provider know at the first sign something may be amiss. #drneridaflannery #sunshinecoastobstetrician #pregnancy #preeclampsiaawareness #antenatal #buderimprivatehospital #maternity

16.01.2022 Merry Christmas to you James and Willow Thank you Erin and Brett for sharing these festive photos of your little cuties with us - have wonderful Christmas

15.01.2022 Apparently twins don’t only mean double the joy, they also mean double the pressies!! It has been an absolute joy to care for this remarkable family and their beautiful babies.... and heaps of fun eating all that cake #spoilt #grateful #seeyounexttime

15.01.2022 Thank you Traci #grateful #stunningflowers #drneridaflannery #sunshinecoastobstetrician

14.01.2022 Are you staying hydrated in this hot weather? The current recommendations are that adult women should drink just over 2 litres per day - 8 cups (pregnant and breastfeeding women require more as well) and adult males - 2.6 litres of water per day which is about 10 cups #stayhydrated #drneridaflannery #sunshinecoastobstetrician

12.01.2022 Covid-19 Mask Update Following an update from Queensland Health on Monday 24 August, the Greater Brisbane area has been moved to a moderate risk for COVID 19. In response to this increase in risk, Uniting Care Health has put in place the following directive for the Buderim Private Hospital and the Buderim Private Hospital Consulting Suites which includes the rooms of Dr Nerida Flannery: Any person entering the rooms of Dr Nerida Flannery or the Buderim Private Hospital who h...as visited the Greater Brisbane area (including travel related to work) on or after the 24th August 2020 must wear a mask at all times within the rooms/hospital. At this time, travel to the following local government areas are included in this directive: City of Brisbane City of Ipswich Logan City Scenic Rim Region Somerset Region Lockyer Valley Region Moreton Bay Region Redland Region Toowoomba Gold Coast This advice is to remain in place for a minimum of 4 weeks. We are also required to continue the existing social distancing measures that are in place, which includes having patients attend their appointments unaccompanied. Nerida remains more than happy to have partners or support persons included in consultations via speakerphone, facetime etc. Thank you in advance for your respect of, and adherence to, these measures in the interests of the health and safety of all our valued patients and staff. This too shall pass and in the meantime we all have a role to play in maintaining a COVID-free environment within our rooms and our hospital. Anne-Maree Crowe Practice Manager Dr Nerida Flannery

10.01.2022 When you start trying for a baby, there are many things that can help you. This includes looking after your general health, managing stress and generally caring for yourself. Understanding ovulation, and when the best time is to try for conception, is critical. What affects fertility? Fertility declines with age especially the age of the woman’s eggs, but also the man’s sperm. Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have and these are either released at ovulation... or reduce in quality and quantity over time Being significantly overweight or underweight can reduce fertility by causing hormonal changes and ovulation problems There is strong evidence linking both active and passive smoking to fertility problems Research suggests heavy drinking affects fertility, including the time it takes to get pregnant and the chances of having a healthy baby Some prescription, over-the-counter or complementary medications may affect fertility. If you are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor to make sure the medications you are taking are safe Sexually transmissible infections (STIs), particularly chlamydia and gonorrhoea, can affect the fertility of women and men It’s not clear if drinking caffeine, such as coffee and cola, affects your chance of pregnancy, but experts advise limiting your intake if you’re trying to conceive. Industrial chemicals and heavy metals (eg, lead, mercury) can affect a woman’s fertility. Repeated exposure to them may reduce fertility and increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects. What is the best time for conception? There are certain days in a woman’s menstrual cycle when pregnancy is more likely. This is during the five days before ovulation and the day of ovulation. These days are the ‘fertile window’ of opportunity to conceive. The likelihood of becoming pregnant is dramatically increased if you have intercourse in the three days leading up to, and including, ovulation. Signs of ovulation: You may like to use an ovulation calculator or predictor kit, but the following information might also help: *Mucus changes - A woman’s vaginal mucus becomes thick and slippery, like egg white. * Abdominal pain- some women experience pain either general, or on one side of the abdomen (tummy) * Premenstrual like symptoms - there may be breast tenderness, abdominal bloating and/or moodiness #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealthPowerfulStuff #understandmoreaboutfertility #drneridaflannery

08.01.2022 Did you know that every dollar raised for the Buderim Private Hospital Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program supports people affected by breast cancer? It’s never been more important to support PINKTOBER and go pink, raise money and help make life-changing support possible for people affected by breast cancer. Visit: www.pinktober.com.au for more information about how you can support your support this PINKTOBER!... #pinktober #pinkpath #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #support #buderimprivatehospital #cindymackenziebreastcancerprogram

07.01.2022 Try these tips to help improve your sleep: Try to go to sleep when you feel sleepy and then get up at the same time each morning. Do not take naps after 3 p.m. if you normally sleep at night. Do not drink caffeinated or alcoholic drinks or smoke late in the day or at night.... Exercise on most days. Exercise or physical activity done too close to bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep. Experts recommend exercising at least 5 or 6 hours before your bedtime, especially if you have insomnia. Do not eat or drink a lot within about 3 hours of bedtime. Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool. If light is a problem, try a sleeping mask. If noise is a problem, try earplugs, a fan, or a white noise machine to cover up the sounds. Follow a routine to help relax and wind down before sleep, such as reading a book, listening to music, or taking a bath. If you cannot sleep within 20 minutes of going to bed or don’t feel drowsy, get out of bed. Read or do a quiet activity until you feel sleepy. Then try going back to bed. Do not do anything in your bed that could make you more awake. Using a mobile phone, watching TV, or eating in bed can make it harder for you to fall asleep in bed. Do not look at lighted screens like a laptop or smartphone before bed. See your doctor or a sleep specialist if you think that you have a sleep problem. And for our Mummies with newborns!! Having a baby can make it a challenge to get enough sleep. It can take babies weeks or months to adjust to a sleeping routine or to start sleeping through the night. Also, changing hormone levels after giving birth can disrupt your sleep for a time. For some women, severe swings in hormone levels during and after pregnancy may cause a mental health condition called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression can also cause trouble sleeping. If you have a new baby, here are some ways to get more rest or get help: Sleep when the baby is sleeping. Don’t try to do too much or to do everything by yourself. Ask your partner, family, and friends for help. Have a partner, a friend, or another caregiver help take care of your baby for a while so you can sleep. Talk with other mothers so that you can learn from their experiences. Join a support group for new mothers. Ask your doctor, nurse, or midwife about groups in your area. If you go back to work after childbirth, ask your employer if you can work part-time or reduced hours at first. If you continue to have trouble sleeping, or if you think you are depressed, talk to your doctor, nurse, or midwife. #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealthPowerfulStuff #practicegoodsleephabits #drneridaflannery

04.01.2022 Fertility Week 2020: Age and fertility - know the facts #FertilityWeek2020 #yourfertility #fertilityawareness #womenshealth #menshealth #ageandfertility #fertilityspecialist #drneridaflannery

03.01.2022 Join us this Women’s Health Week because your health has never been so important! More than ever, this Women’s Health Week is a timely reminder that we need to take time out to check in on our health. It’s been a tough year, but we’re getting back to scheduling those important health checks and setting aside time to check in with our physical and mental wellbeing. Don’t forget to sign up at www.womenshealthweek.com.au to receive five days of FREE online practical articles, the latest health information, podcasts, videos, quizzes and recipes. All week we will be focussing on and celebrating #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealthPowerfulStuff #drneridaflannery

03.01.2022 #SocialMediaTakeover As most of you know, Nerida has been on her well earned break this week from delivering our beautiful babies! I thought I would share some adorable pics we have received recently #saratakeover #babyspam #buderimbabies #toocute #happyfriday #drneridaflannery

03.01.2022 A: In the movies, scenes where a woman’s water breaks are typically quite dramatic. And, in real life it can be that way too water splashing everywhere and not because you just wet your pants! However, there are other ways that water breaks many of which are more like a slow leak or seep than a big gush. It’s important to know all of the signs, and what to do, because guess what you’re going into labour! What to Expect When Your Water Breaks First-timers may expect t...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Why exercise & physical activity is so important? Regular physical activity can help to ease back, muscle and joint pain, promotes better sleep, increases energy levels and lowers the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, depression and anxiety, osteoporosis, arthritis and obesity. How much physical activity is enough?...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Thank you Chloe for the fabulous basket of goodies Congratulations again on the safe arrival of Allegra!! It has been such a pleasure to be involved in your beautiful family’s care xx #buderimbabies #drneridaflannery #sunshinecoastobstetrician #buderimprivatehospital