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Dr Reena Murray

Locality: Camden Park

Phone: +61 2 4655 5588

Address: 10/180-186 Argyle St 2570 Camden Park, NSW, Australia

Website: http://drreenamurray.com

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25.01.2022 HEALTHY EATING WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT Now that you’re pregnant it’s the ideal time to review your diet. What you eat during pregnancy affects your own health and wellbeing, your developing baby and your baby’s health later in life. When pregnant you only need to increase how much you eat by a small amount but you do need more of certain nutrients.... You will get most of the nutrients you need if you eat regular meals and include foods from the five food groups each day. Each food group provides different nutrients. The food groups are: vegetables fruit grains dairy foods and calcium fortified plant milks (such as soy milk) meats and meat alternatives (chicken, fish, eggs, tofu, legumes, nuts and seeds). There area number of important nutrients you need to ensure you consume whilst pregnant. These are: Folic Acid Iodine Iron Protein Calcium Vitamin D Omega-3 fats Multivitamin supplement Excerpt from The Royal Women’s Hospital Victoria. Read more at https://thewomens.r.worldssl.net//Healthy-eating-pregnant.

24.01.2022 This week is World Breastfeeding Week Any crisis presents an opportunity for positive, sustainable change and coordinated involvement of all. #COVID19 taught us that we are all affected and an immediate societal response is required. #Breastfeeding contributes positively towards planetary health in several ways it is sustainable, ecological and good for human health!... What kind of support did you need during COVID19? @United Nations @WorldHealthOrganization(WHO) @UNICEF #WBW2020 #breastfeeding #WABA

24.01.2022 53 people (men and women) are diagnosed with breast cancer everyday. Take the time to check your breasts and be breast aware. For more information visit www.bcna.org.au/breast-health-awareness/breast-awareness It’s a cause close to all of our hearts

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24.01.2022 Love this!!! Bringing joy in difficult situations for these little ones.

24.01.2022 CORONA UPDATE To all our amazing patients, we wanted to take the time to let you know how much we value your health and our team. We have escalated our cleaning and hygiene requirements and ask your cooperation regarding the following: PLEASE NOTE:... Our team have formally been authorised to reschedule or refuse treatment to anyone with flu-like symptoms or possible chest infection, along with those returning from overseas travel.** (see below) It is your obligation to pass this information on to reception or practitioners. I’m sure you can appreciate that the health of our team and other patients is paramount. At this stage, we will not be closing and we will be continuing to support you all as usual. We will take advice from the Commonwealth and State Departments of Health and act on that advice. Your health is our priority and we are watching the warnings as this situation unfolds. If at any time we are instructed to close the clinic, the length of the closure will depend upon the advice of the relevant government departments. If that were the case we will notify you via phone or SMS. We are all in this together and need to look after each other in times like these. Warm regards, Reena Murray - Owner and Director _______________________________________________ **When should I not attend my appointment? As per the latest information as of today, 16 March 2020, Completely Aligned's position is: NEW Any patient or staff member who left, or transited through Italy on or after 11 March should not attend for a period of 14 days. Any patient or staff member who left, or transited through the Republic of Korea on or after 5 March, should not attend for a period of 14 days after leaving the Republic of Korea. Any patient or staff member who left, or transited through, mainland China or Iran in the last 14 days, should not attend for a period of 14 days after leaving mainland China or Iran. Any patient or staff member who has had close contact with any person with a confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) must not attend for 14 days following the exposure. Please click here to view the latest fact sheet from the Australian Department of Health. For further travel advice please refer to the Australian Government Department of Health website https://www.health.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-hea PLUS anyone who has been in contact with or is awaiting results of a test for the virus. #coronavirus

23.01.2022 Today is World Hearing Day. When it comes to checking your hearing, once is not enough. The newborn hearing test is important, but hearing issues can arise at any time. For children aged 4years and older Sound Scouts is a FREE clinically proven app that enables hearing to be checked in any quiet place, efficiently and reliably (from the comfort of your own home). Sound Scouts is also suitable for adults.... If you have concerns about your child's development, this is a worthwhile screening tool for you to access and then seek further medical assistance. You can find out more about it here: https://www.soundscouts.com/au/children/parent_resources

23.01.2022 I wrote these words three years ago and they still hold true: I think we as a medical community are doing a significant disservice to mother-infant dyads when w...e look at breastfeeding and bottle-feeding as having one singular purpose: weight gain. I’d like to argue that there’s more at stake here. When feeding, particularly breastfeeding, doesn’t go well, many different symptoms can come about. This table shows the percentage of babies in our study who exhibited a particular symptom associated with tongue tie or lip tie. What the table demonstrates is that there are a LOT of issues that can come up when a tie gets in the way. Even in the presence of normal weight gain (or great weight gain), I am of the opinion that breastfeeding can still be pathologic. What infuriates me is when I hear a dyad asking their doctor (or in some cases, pleading with the doctor) to listen to what mom is saying about how dysfunctional breastfeeding is going, only to hear a response about where the baby is on the growth charts. While it’s certainly important to maintain weight gain, I will once again emphasize that the presence of normal weight gain does not mean that feeding is normal! Normal weight gain is not a trump card for other symptoms that are present, especially when those symptoms may be ruining a family life (like reflux/colic can). An example: let’s say I have plantar fasciitis. I go to my doctor complaining about it, but he responds with Well, you walked in here, didn’t you? If I continue to ask about pain, how my other hip is starting to hurt from overcompensating on my good foot, and how it’s slowing me down, and the response is You’re still able to walk so you’re good, I would probably find a new doctor. When a mom complains that the baby is causing pain or sucking in air or getting frustrated on the breast or leaking out of the sides of the mouth or any of the other symptoms displayed and the doctor comes back with a comment about adequate weight gain, it’s an intentional diversion. And that’s disrespectful on top of practicing medicine poorly. I maintain that like breathing and circulation and other basic functions, breastfeeding should be a normative behavior. Babies should be able to develop in a state of calm, where parasympathetic vagal nerve tone is high. Like if breathing or cardiac issues were present, the baby experiencing feeding problems is under a state of stress, and I don't think that is healthy, regardless of the baby's weight gain.

23.01.2022 One of the most common conditions I see babies for is plagiocephaly, otherwise, known as "flat head syndrome". It is something I have had first-hand experience in managing as a parent and a health professional. So exactly what is it? How can it affect your baby? And what can be done to help treat and manage it? This blog is the first in a series aimed to help you understand how it occurs, how to stop it getting worse, and then how we can improve it.... http://drreenamurray.com/plagiocephaly-flat-head-syndrome/

21.01.2022 Between the increasing use of hand-hand devices and heavy school bags, we are seeing more and more school-aged children with neck and back pain and headaches. Do you know how much your child's school bag weighs? Are you concerned about their posture? When was the last time they had a physical check-up? If it was more than a year ago now would be a good time to come in and let us assess their spine and muscular system. We'll conduct a full history and assessment, and screen fo...r common spinal complaints including Scoliosis and Scheuermann's disease, as well as some common tendon issues in children associated with growth and development. Don't forget to bring their school bag in too! https://completelyaligned.cliniko.com/bookings

20.01.2022 World Mental Health Day 1 in 10 women suffer with a depressive illness in the antenatal period 1 in 7 women suffer with a depressive illness in the postnatal period 1 in 5 women suffer anxiety across the antenatal and postnatal periods... . Reach out to Beyond Blue on 1300 223 636 or talk to your GP.

20.01.2022 FLASH SALE! Say goodbye to 2020 with some retail therapy! Use code HELLO2021 at the checkout ... Offer valid until midnight 10th January 2021

19.01.2022 A worthwhile study, looking for participants. The MothersBabies Study is investigating changes in the human microbiome from pre-pregnancy, throughout your pregnancy and birth and onto your baby’s first birthday. The microbiome has been already researched in pregnancy, and now what we need to know how your health in the 12 months prior falling pregnant affects your pregnancy, birth, and your baby’s health. To take part in The MothersBabies Study, you must be a female from NSW ...and at least 18 years old, planning to fall pregnant in the next 12 months (but not currently pregnant), and available for the duration of the study (which is approximately 3 years). https://redcap.med.unsw.edu.au/surveys/index.php

18.01.2022 I’m thrilled with the gorgeous Christmas gifts Michaela at Pantree has put together for my team If you’re still looking for a special gift, be sure to stop by and support a fantastic local business!

18.01.2022 It’s important to stay informed, but it’s critical you get your information from a trusted source We recommend seeking your facts about COVID-19 (coronavirus) from these sources

18.01.2022 1st-31st October is #Walktober Commit to moving for 31 minutes each day this October. Both you and your child will benefit from a moderate walk each day this month. ... Walking for 31 minutes each day will improve your mental health, increase vitamin D levels as well as help your child develop strong bones and muscles. There are many benefits to physical activity. Use this challenge to kickstart your health and wellbeing.

17.01.2022 Breastfeeding, when is normal not normal? | Coal Coast Baby Have you received your copy of Coal Coast Baby? We’re excited to feature in this years edition with an informational article on the abnormalities to be aware of with breastfeeding. Follow Coal Coast Baby for more fantastic articles, and your FREE copy of the 2021 magazine.

17.01.2022 Absolutely agree with this!

16.01.2022 Show your kids this if you're looking for a simple way to explain Coronavirus to them.

15.01.2022 Pregnancy and childbirth are truly one of the miracles of life; the ability to conceive, carry and birth a child is nothing short of amazing. This journey into ...parenthood is often filled with excitement, joy, and anticipation, as well as pain and discomfort as the increasing demands of growing a tiny human take their toll on the mother’s body. Our team of practitioners help families from the pre-conception phase through to the post-partum period and beyond and I'd like to share with you a little more about the proven role massage therapists can play in assisting women throughout their pregnancies. Massage therapy is the most common alternative therapy recommended during pregnancy and has been demonstrated to be effective in a range of ways. In several studies, women have reported decreased depression, anxiety, and leg and back pain. Other findings as a result of a particular study include: depressed pregnant women experienced fewer prenatal complications as a result of massage treatment. a lower incidence of prematurity and low birthweight in the children of women who had massage treatment. postpartum depression and cortisol levels were decreased. The newborns of the massaged mothers also had lower cortisol levels than the newborns of the control mothers and performed better on the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment habituation, orientation and motor scales. You can read more about this study here https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2870995/ For more information on how we can assist you throughout your pregnancy, or to make an appointment please contact us on 4655 5588

14.01.2022 Hi, I’m Dr. Reena Murray. I’m passionate about helping you and your child along your journey. This is why I’ve curated a range of medically designed products that can help. I’ve been where you are- visiting mutiple GP’s, Alternative Health Practitioners and Specialists, and I know how frustrating it can be when nothing is working for your child. As a mother, we want to protect our children and often feel helpless when we aren’t able to achieve this.... I’ve dedicated my career to educating and empowering mothers to create a strong and lasting bond with their child. Along my journey I’ve discovered a number of proven products that can assist you to keep your child safe and happy. Check out www.drreenamurray.com for more information

13.01.2022 From our family to yours... Merry Christmas!

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12.01.2022 We’ve had great results with Qiara Infant and Adult. Which is why we’re so happy to bring this product to the Mum’s of Macarthur. Order online at www.drreenamurray.com.au/shop or drop by our clinic

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11.01.2022 Did you receive a few gift cards for Christmas? We can accept Australia post, visa and MasterCard gift cards through our store www.drreenamurray.com/shop

09.01.2022 This is a great read for those wanting a better understanding on the complexities of assessing and treating tongue and lip ties, an opinion piece from Paediatric ENT Dr Eric Levi’s perspective. I see tongue and lip tie as a small part of the big picture. I am obliged to take a global perspective and treat the whole child, not just the tongue tie. - Dr Eric Levi.

07.01.2022 The Lifenest Sleeping System cot mattress features a unique hammock style net designed for the maximum safety of your child. Reduces pressure points Decreased risk of suffocation Even skull pressure reducing incidence of flat head... Easy cleaning and care Breathable and cool for sleeping in summer Check out www.drreenamurray.com.au

05.01.2022 Friends. Tea. Qiara. We have just restocked our BEST SELLING product, Qiara Qiara Probiotics contain the research supported, patented breast milk isolated strain, Lactobacillus Fermentum CECT5716, which may help build and maintain a healthy digestive microflora from pre-conception, through pregnancy, infancy, childhood and adulthood.... The Qiara range includes Qiara Pregnancy & Breastfeeding, which may help to relieve or reduce breast pain and discomfort associated with mastitis, reduce the recurrence of mastitis and maintain a healthy microflora system. Take daily and keep breastfeeding with Qiara (if symptoms persist, seek medical advice). Buy now (or recommend to a friend!) www.drreenamurray.com/shop

05.01.2022 Around 2 months old, babies realize they have hands, and as you can imagine, that’s a pretty exciting development..

02.01.2022 Breastfeeding: it’s normal to not feel normal We’ve all seen the idyllic pictures on social media of smiling mums feeding their gorgeous newborn babies - but pictures are rarely shown of the mum who is googling breastfeeding tips at 2 am, struggling with a little one that just won’t feed. It’s normal to assume that breastfeeding will come naturally after the hard work of pregnancy and labour, but remember, your baby is experiencing a world of sensations for the very first t...ime and learning to feed is just one of them. Whilst the inclination and desire to feed is innate, the execution can sometimes leave mums asking ‘How can something so normal be so hard?’ Here are five comments about breastfeeding that I commonly hear as a Lactation Consultant: 1. It hurts Whilst our breasts are designed to feed our babies, in the beginning it often hurts; the almost round-the-clock feeding can leave your once untouched nipples sore. Poor latch, long feeds and tongue-tie can lead to cracks, bleeding or infection (thrush and/or mastitis) and make this new experience a more painful one. 2. It’s hard Like any new skill, breastfeeding takes time to master. It requires both mum and baby working together in unison. Occasionally, it works perfectly without any intervention but often it does not, and that is normal! 3. It takes forever It really does! Especially in the first few weeks, you can feel like your baby is strapped to your breasts 24/7. However, if this persists it can be a sign that things are not working as well as possible. 4. It’s messy It is, especially in the early days. Your breasts leak and you now wear pads for your breasts (bet you never thought you’d be doing that prior to pregnancy!). 5.It’s stressful It sure is. You are recovering from birth, sleep-deprived, trying to bond with and feed your baby - it is hard work, many would say the hardest job of all! Have you uttered these phrases? If so, you’re not alone. Recent studies have found that only 15% of Mums in Australia are still exclusively breastfeeding their babies at 5 months of age. Help is available. Lactation consultants can assist you and your baby to find comfort and happiness as you experience one of life’s great moments. As a mum of two, I know how beautiful and difficult the breastfeeding journey can be. You don’t have to miss out on the happiness & joy of parenthood. I'm here to educate and empower you to raise your child with confidence and ease. For more information visit www.drreenamurray.com Dr. Reena Murray Advanced Paediatric Osteopath & Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

01.01.2022 Feeding with breastmilk substitutes from farm-to-table affects the environment and climate due to its production, packaging, distribution and preparation methods.On the other hand, breastmilk production only requires the additional food that a mother needs to consume, therefore using fewer natural resources and resulting in almost no waste. Breastfeeding is one of the best investments for saving infant lives and improving the health, social and economic development of individuals and nations. #WBW2020 #breastfeeding

01.01.2022 Are you a new Mum? Is there a question you can’t find the answer to? We want to hear from you in the comments below Do you have more then one question? Book a consultation with us by calling (02) 4655 5588