Dubbo Maternity Services in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia | Medical and health

Dubbo Maternity Services

Locality: Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6809 7511

Address: Myall Street 2830 Dubbo, NSW, Australia

Website: https://wnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 WELCOME TO THE WORLD SETH Proud parents Nioka and Daniel welcomed our first baby for 2018. Seth weighing in at 3570g made his entrance to the world at 0320am. He is a little brother to siblings Savannah, Chyanne and Isaiah. ... Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy

25.01.2022 Pregnancy is a great time to quit smoking! Your health improves and so does the health of your unborn baby. Quit today and give your baby the best start in life...! For help to quit smoking contact your local Aboriginal Medical Service, Community Health Centre or ring the Quitline on 13 7848. https://www.saferbaby.org.au/ #protectourkidsfromsmoking#HealthPromotion

24.01.2022 New Antenatal Class Plan- Online! For women planning to Birth at Dubbo- please register soon to secure your place

24.01.2022 A handy booklet for the 1 in 8 women who develop GDM during pregnancy. https://loom.ly/oqyJAHg

23.01.2022 Exciting new information for those still keen on antenatal classes in the midst of COVID 19. Register soon to secure your spot

23.01.2022 Did you know that it's World Breastfeeding Week? Now more than ever it is important to keep your baby healthy and safe. If you have or think you have COVID...-19, you can breastfeed or feed your baby expressed breastmilk. When feeding or caring for your baby you will need: - to wear a face mask - wash your hands before and after contact with your baby - avoid coughing or sneezing on your baby For more information visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//guide-parents-carers-concer

22.01.2022 WNSWLHD COVID-19 Update Please attribute to a WNSWLHD Spokesperson As of 11.00am Monday 3 August, the Western NSW Local Health District remains at 47 confirmed ...cases of COVID-19. It is critical that everyone in all our local communities continue to practice social distancing to minimise the risk of the transmission of COVID-19. This is important for everyone, but particularly for older people and people with health conditions that make them more vulnerable. Its also important that we protect our health care workers who we need to stay well to provide care to people who become sick with COVID-19. Right now, our message is very simple if you have any symptoms, even mild ones, arrange to be tested. We all need to keep our family and loved ones safe. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: - If you are unwell stay in, get tested and isolate - Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out - Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others - Wear a mask in situations where you cannot physically distance For advice and information about COVID-19 visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases//coronavirus.aspx The latest information about COVID-19 cases across the WNSWLHD can be found here.

22.01.2022 Visitor policy has once again been amended to one visitor only per patient at any one time. This a WNSW LHD directive to keep patients and staff safe and to allow social distancing in the patient care areas. The safest thing to do is to choose your support person for your hospital admission. Then choose your back up support person for when they cant be there. That way there is less risk of exposure to you and your baby. ... We will ask for the names of your primary and back up support people on admission as the maternity ward doors will be locked. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this may bring but do fully support and follow area wide directives designed to keep mothers and babies safe.

19.01.2022 Please see strict new visitor guidelines for our unit. Thankyou for understanding.

19.01.2022 By signing up to the Get Healthy Service, you will have your own free Health Coach to help you set and achieve your healthy lifestyle goals. The coaches could help you to: eat healthily... get active gain or maintain the right amount of weight in your pregnancy not drink any alcohol set goals and stay healthy after pregnancy! Call 1300 806 258 today or visit the website, www.gethealthynsw.com.au

18.01.2022 Are you pregnant and have COVID-19? The international experience with women who have COVID-19 during pregnancy is that symptoms are often very mild and the effects on pregnancy are usually very minimal. Senior Clinical Advisor, Professor Michael Nicholl explains.

17.01.2022 At Dubbo Maternity we are blessed to be inspired daily by amazing and powerful women. As Midwives we strive to be the mirror that shows women their own strength. Happy International Womens Day 2020!

17.01.2022 Its a tricky time for everyone at the moment with the restrictions that COVID -19 has brought about. Hopefully you have more time for going for walks or gentle online exercise classes. More time at home may lead to more smoking- but with financial strains as well- Have you thought about Quitting Smoking? The Quit for you-Quit for Two App Can help you along your journey. Quitting smoking can reduce your risk of stillbirth.

17.01.2022 Please keep in contact with your care provider during your pregnancy. Please also note that you should have ONE CHOSEN VISITOR, who is well, to support you during your hospital stay. (If they can no longer visit for some reason, talk to your nurse or midwife about a different visitor coming for the rest of your stay but please remember- one at a time and swapping and changing more than once is not allowed) This is to reduce the number of people in the hospital and comply with social distancing regulations which are state wide- stay safe and stop the spread.

16.01.2022 PLEASE stay safe out there in this strange new world- which can aggravate existing anxieties and stressors or bring about new ones. Reaching out for help is the single strongest and best thing you can do for YOU and your baby.

16.01.2022 ITS PHOTO COMPETITION TIME! There are some great prizes up for grabs, just simply take a photo of your happy, healthy family and tell us (in 50 words or less) ...why living smoke free is important to you! To enter, download details via this link: bit.ly/2qlTffV and then send your complete entry form and photo to [email protected] Good luck everyone - Entries close at Midnight on the 31st May 2018.

14.01.2022 Its important youre up to date with your pregnancy vaccinations. Protect you and bub - get the free Save The Date To Vaccinate app.

14.01.2022 Please ask about a Flu Vaccine at your next antenatal appointment. For other children in your care please see below process.

12.01.2022 Please be advised Children are no longer allowed in Dubbo Hospital as visitors- only if they are the patient themselves. We realise this adds complexity to arranging your antenatal visits and birth admission- but all we can do at this stage is ensure youre aware. Please wear a mask to hospital if possible. In Maternity, the woman may have two support people per day. (Same two for the whole day, no children) Please be reassured that all staff, patients and visitors are screened on arrival each day. We are now wearing masks for the last week or so and moving forward from a state directive.

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12.01.2022 Im sure youll be pleased to know that Dubbo Hospital now allows 2 Visitors per person. In the Birthing Unit this needs to remain the same two visitors (no swapping) Postnatal ward it is two at a time. ... Children are not encouraged to come to the hospital unfortunately. If they are required to come they are included as one of the two visitors. All visitors are still screened at our front entry point to ensure that they are well. Please remember that the Pandemic is not over- and as we all navigate our way through things may change. Dont visit a new mum and baby if you arent well and wash your hands frequently If you cant visit, or prefer to give mum and baby a few days of recovery- maybe you can support the family in another way? - help with childcare of other children - if appropriate see if you can attend to chores at home like washing and cleaning. - offer support in the days and weeks after mum and baby are home- more childcare, housework, run errands, cook meals, bring treats and be a listening ear It takes a Village

11.01.2022 Keep our people, especially our Elders safe from coronavirus, please dont gather in big mobs, not even for sorry business.

10.01.2022 SMS4ruraldads is a free program for new and fathers-to-be... Any fathers of babies 3 months old or less or any parents that are at least 16 weeks pregnant can r...egister before the 30th June 2020 using the code on the flyer below.. The program enables fathers to receive text messages, usually to appear from the baby, giving hints and encouragement throughout the babys first 12 months. It is also connected to PANDA so the father can get a call from a counsellor if he is struggling to cope.

09.01.2022 You can still breastfeed your baby, even if you have symptoms. Breastmilk is always important but never more so than now. Talk to your midwife or doctor. For more information: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others

08.01.2022 Free Weekly Breastfeeding Support!! please see attached flyer on how to link in and seek help.

08.01.2022 Did you know that its World Breastfeeding Week? Now more than ever it is important to keep your baby healthy and safe. If you have or think you have COVID...-19, you can breastfeed or feed your baby expressed breastmilk. When feeding or caring for your baby you will need: - to wear a face mask - wash your hands before and after contact with your baby - avoid coughing or sneezing on your baby For more information visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//guide-parents-carers-concer

07.01.2022 We know all babies are different, all families are different and what works for your neighbour, friend, [insert celebrity name], isnt necessarily whats right ...for you and your baby. Were here to support you and your special, unique baby. Join a truly supportive community https://aba.asn.au/join-now

07.01.2022 Stillbirth after 28 weeks of pregnancy affects about one in every 500 babies. Evidence shows sleep position can halve the risk of a late-pregnancy stillbirth.

06.01.2022 Just to let you know For a few weeks from the 1 March 2019 we wont be publishing very much to our page. This is due to the caretaker period that surrounds the upcoming NSW state elections - BUT dont worry we will be back as soon as possible!

05.01.2022 Stay at home this Easter to help stop the spread of Coronavirus. Dont forget to call us in Birthing Unit if you have any concerns about your pregnancy over the long weekend. We are still here and ready to help! P.s. the Premier has confirmed the Easter bunny is allowed to visit your house- maybe leave him out some soap or hand wash so he can wash just hands?

05.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums out there. Mums come in all different forms and we are inspired and blessed to be part of each of your journeys.

04.01.2022 VIRTUAL TOUR! This Video was Designed for Women using the Outreach Midwifery Service, but its a great tool for all those planning to Birth at Dubbo Base Hospital - (due to COVID-19 we are unable to do tours at the moment)

04.01.2022 Your Babies Movements Matter! Yes because of COVID- 19 we dont want you to come to hospital unless you need to. If you are concerned about your babies movements then you need to come see us. Simply call ahead 6809 7511 and your midwife will ask you about movements, contact with the coronavirus, and cold or flu symptoms you may have, or travel. This lets us know what precautions are needed eg; wearing a mask. ... Your health is important to us. Please call for any concerns at all. We are offering video and phone consults for certain concerns and appointments.

02.01.2022 Stuck for Christmas ideas for your bump/ newborn? A book is a great place to start! Reading to your baby has been encouraged for years as it helps them become familiar with new sounds, words and language. Emerging research suggests that parental reading to premature babies helps to promote stability in the infant. Reading to these babies has shown improved language and cognitive outcomes at 18 months of ages. There is much more research to be done on the topic but personall...y I feel there can be no harm that comes from reading to your baby. In addition to the benefits mentioned above reading is a great way for families to bond with their new baby and take an active role in their care while in an unfamiliar environment such as the neonatal care unit. Merry Christmas from the Neonatal Care Team at Dubbo Base Maternity. -Casey.

02.01.2022 A short video explaining the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Test all babies born in NSW are offered. This is an important screening test for detecting certain rare medical disorders that require early treatment.