Dr Colin Walsh in St Leonards, New South Wales | Medical and health

Dr Colin Walsh

Locality: St Leonards, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9987 0966

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25.01.2022 Read more about which health & beauty treatments you can keep using and what to avoid at https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/health-beauty-treatments-in-pr/

25.01.2022 Epidurals are the most effective (i.e. strongest) option we can offer you for labour pain relief. And the recent research is very reassuring - in a 2018 major review of the evidence, modern epidurals did not increase the chance of having a caesarean or instrumental birth. Read more at https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/epidural-anesthesia/

25.01.2022 PANDA is one of the fantastic organizations dedicated to perinatal anxiety and depression in Australia. This is PANDA Week and the theme this year is #TellSomeoneWhoCares - encouraging new and expectant parents to ask for help when they need it.

21.01.2022 Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season. The office is closing from 12.30 pm on Thurs 24th December and will re-open at 8.00 am on Tuesday 29th December. Patients who need medical advice during this period - please phone the Birth Suite of your booked hospital. Birth Suite is open 24/7, every day of the year!

20.01.2022 Influenza & pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations are recommended in pregnancy and provided free to pregnant women through your GP. https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/vaccinations-for-pregnant-women/

20.01.2022 The Gidget Foundation has launched a 24/7 perinatal support service with a dedicated app. It's accessible to all new and expectant parents in NSW. Find out more at https://gidgetperinatalsupportcentre.org.au/#how-it-works

20.01.2022 Being pregnant during the Aussie summer isn't always the most comfortable experience - follow these tips for coping with the heat https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/pregnant-womans-guide-to-summer/

18.01.2022 Don't forget daylight saving starts today! (Parents of small children - we feel your pain).

17.01.2022 If you're considering pain relief for your labour, here are a few useful facts about epidurals: https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/epidural-anesthesia/

17.01.2022 How do you know if your labour is starting? Read more at https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/is-my-labour-starting/

17.01.2022 Inner West Mums have just posted my Q&A on health and beauty treatments in pregnancy - it's in their monthly newsletter and on the blog at https://www.theinnerwestmums.com.au/health-beauty-treatmen/

16.01.2022 I think we've looked after a record number of twins in the rooms this year Twins are double the fun - but can also be double trouble! If you're having twins or triplets, you'll need to know a few extra things for your pregnancy: https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/part-one-twins-triplets-overvi/

15.01.2022 Highlighting some of the support services our expectant & new mums can access - the Australian Breastfeeding Association has a wealth of information online and also runs classes, a helpline and local support groups. https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/

15.01.2022 Join North Shore Private Maternity in the 7-Day Challenge for Mental Health Week

15.01.2022 Excited to be part of this Preparing for Pregnancy Zoom night organised by North Shore Private Hospital!

14.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Do a self-exam, book a mammogram if you're due, make a donation - get involved! https://nbcf.org.au/fundraise/breast-cancer-awareness-month/

12.01.2022 Please see the updated patient and visitor advice for North Shore Private Maternity - it's due to the current COVID outbreak on the Northern Beaches.

11.01.2022 Induction of labour means we start your labour with medication, rather than waiting for it to happen spontaneously. For more about induction, from why it might be recommended to what actually happens on the day, read my latest blog post! https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/induction-of-labour/

11.01.2022 In the past, epidurals were known to increase the chance of a forceps or vacuum birth. However, studies since 2005 show that's no longer the case! In a major review of the evidence, modern epidural techniques did not increase the chance of having an instrumental birth. This is really reassuring for women who want to include an epidural in their birth plan. Read more at https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/epidural-anesthesia/

10.01.2022 Always amazed by the kindness of my patients! I made a passing comment about often eating on the run - which sometimes results in too much chocolate! - and next thing I know, this lovely patient dropped off an enormous hamper of grab-and-go snacks that she had put together. So thoughtful - thank you so much!

10.01.2022 New visitor guidelines for Mater mums - we're finally able to relax some of the COVID restrictions!

09.01.2022 Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Pre-existing and gestational diabetes increase the risk of complications in pregnancy. Read more at https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/diabetes-in-pregnancy/

09.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day - and with 2020 being a pretty chaotic year, looking after your mental health is more important than ever. The link below has lots of tips but the most important one, always, is to seek help. https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/

08.01.2022 Our visitor restrictions have been updated to include sibling visits. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

08.01.2022 Today is #WorldPrematurityDay20. Globally, 1-in-10 babies are born prematurely. Premature birth can lead to serious complications and have lifelong effects for families. You can read more about pre-term birth at https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/preterm-birth/

07.01.2022 There are loads of traditions and superstitions about ways to start your labour - people have tried everything from super spicy food to a good walk. Most of the suggestions probably don't do anything but won't hurt. Some, like castor oil, should be avoided because they might do some harm. Read more at https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/induction-of-labour/

07.01.2022 We finally made it to the holidays! We hope everyone is able to take a break and celebrate in some way, even if it's not quite as planned (that seems to be the theme of 2020). We're thinking especially of our friends, patients and colleagues on the Northern Beaches; anyone whose Christmas plans got upended at the last minute; and all the healthcare workers and contact tracers who'll be working through the holidays to keep us all safe. Finally, for all my pregnant patients who need some guidance on food safety for the holidays: https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/christmas-lunch-when-you-are-p/

07.01.2022 And here are the updated Mater Maternity visitor guidelines...

06.01.2022 We're on the home stretch to Christmas now! And if you're on the home stretch of your pregnancy, you've probably given some thought to induction of labour. Our understanding of who benefits from induction has changed in recent years - read more at https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/induction-of-labour/

05.01.2022 We are now offering a virtual tour of our maternity unit and its state-of-the-art facilities which you can watch from the comfort of home. To view, go to: https://bit.ly/37e9CBy. We look forward to welcoming you to Mater Maternity.

05.01.2022 What happens during a caesarean and what should you expect afterwards? https://drcolinwalsh.com.au/caesarean-section/