The Royal Women's Hospital in Parkville, Victoria, Australia | Hospital

The Royal Women's Hospital

Locality: Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8345 2000

Address: Cnr Flemington Rd & Grattan St Parkville 3052 Parkville, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.thewomens.org.au

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25.01.2022 Alayna's first birthday This little one hasn't had the easiest start to life, but with the love and care from her parents and our NICU staff, she's thriving one year on. Alayna was at the Women's for 129 days, and was then brought home on oxygen. She was weaned off oxygen just in time for the 1st birthday celebrations! ... Mum Rezwana said: Your incredible devotion, dedication and passion for caring for Alayna is praiseworthy. Thank you so much!!

25.01.2022 From next month, a new early pregnancy memorial certificate will be available to commemorate the loss for grieving parents. Until now pregnancy loss before 20 weeks was not formally registered as a birth, or a death, in Victoria. ... Attorney-General Jill Hennessy MP made the announcement yesterday and shared the story of the designer of the certificate, Till Heike, who has experienced pregnancy loss first-hand. When interviewed by The Age, Till said: "I want them to feel warmth, and sense of compassion; something beautiful." Victorians can register their interest in applying for the early pregnancy loss commemorative certificate ahead of its release by visiting: https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au//early-pregnancy-loss-commemora The certificate will be free of charge.

25.01.2022 - : If you're due to come into the Women's soon, have a look at the latest on our COVID-19 Information Hub: www.thewomens.org.au/COVIDinfo

24.01.2022 : For this year's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, our Reproductive Loss Co-ordinator Sharon Kirsopp brings you this very special Facebook Live memorial. The Women's is sending all it's love and best wishes to the bereaved families who are remembering their babies today, and everyday. ... Join us as we light a candle to create a Wave of Light with other bereaved families across the globe Sound on!

23.01.2022 For many that came to the Women's at the height of the pandemic, it was a fleeting visit a quick appointment or a day or two on our postnatal ward. For the Schott family, it was months. We know their story resonates with many families whose babies require extra care on arrival. Read one of our stories from an extraordinary year, , ’ : https://www.thewomens.org.au/news/schott-family

23.01.2022 We are excited to be working with Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority on the plan for a brand new specialist hospital at the Arden Renewal Precinct. This will provide more services for women and babies, expand our capacity as the population grows, and extend our research and education output. We are so thrilled to be part of the plan for this world-class innovation and technology district. ... You can see the full story on the Herald Sun: https://www.heraldsun.com.au//e9560b0206d7781efe617c2f82d0 The Government announcement is here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/building-better-health-system

21.01.2022 Baby Hinewai was due on January 3 2021 but for reasons still unknown, she came into the world on October 5 2020 - 13 weeks early. One in 10 babies are born premature and at the Women's we provide care for more than 2,000 premature babies every year. Today is #WorldPrematurityDay and to raise awareness, we are sharing some of the stories of current and former NICU patients. ... When Hinewai came into the world, she was just 862 grams - after 5 weeks in NICU, she is 1.89kg. She has progressed onto a less intense form of breathing support too. Mum, Rawinia, said: "It really puts things into perspective. No matter what they just keep going." Hinewai's parents are from New Zealand but now live in Altona Meadows - they named her after their respective family's tribes 'Ngati Hine' and 'Ngati Wai' (from the Bay of Islands) and also 'Ngati Wairere' (from the Hamilton region). They said: "Because she was born in Australia, we wanted her to know where she belongs and comes from." #BornAtTheWomens

19.01.2022 ! These are the brilliant people that prepare you for surgery, and care for you straight after They are such an important part of the Women's, and it's great to celebrate them this week ... Can we have biscuits like this every day?

18.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and we are proud to have so many passionate advocates for this cause at the Women's. Find out more about how we're marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: https://www.thewomens.org.au//campaign-puts-spotlight-on-v #WAFV2020 #IDEVAW #16DaysOfActivism

18.01.2022 ' , . Find out how we are recognising this year's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in full >> https://www.thewomens.org.au//womens-to-light-up-for-berea

17.01.2022 To parents Jimmi and Sheridan, it only feels like yesterday that their daughter Frankie-Rose was in the Women's NICU, born at just 25 weeks and 6 days' gestation. In reality, Frankie-Rose turned 10 last week! Today is #WorldPrematurityDay and we are sharing stories of families from the Women's who have experience with prematurity.... Jimmi and Sheridan say: "She is so bright, happy, healthy, smart and beautiful. We owe you guys so very much." After four months at the Women's, Frankie-Rose's parents share this advice to parents currently in NICU on World Prematurity Day: "Even though the experience is difficult and trying (extremely so at times), do your best to stay in each moment. Be kind to yourselves and if you have a partner, choose to pull together as a united team. Harness the joy of being able to spend time with your baby and in being parents. Try to softly accept the journey and all the experiences it entails without mentally fighting against it. Take it hour by hour, day by day."

17.01.2022 " , , , ." The death of a baby, at any stage of pregnancy or following birth, is a tragic experience that is unique for every bereaved parent. We believe it's vital that families are supported through this, learn more about our Reproductive Loss Service: bit.ly/34mx9NH

16.01.2022 - : In line with the recent Government announcement, birth partners no longer have to observe a 2-hour time limit when visiting our postnatal wards. However, as a busy public hospital we must maintain other visitor restrictions so we can ensure safe physical distancing in our waiting areas, clinical rooms and on our wards.... As soon as we can ease restrictions further we’ll let you know. Thank you again for your patience and understanding.

15.01.2022 Wow! These lovely gift bags, packed to the brim, are from NICU Cheer for families in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit over Christmas We are one of the five lucky hospitals in Victoria that receives the hundreds of bags that Maddie and her team pull together, and we are so happy to pass on this extra bit of festive cheer to our families here at the Women's

15.01.2022 Orange symbolises a brighter future, free from violence and that’s why ‘Orange The World’ is the theme for the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Starting tomorrow, 16 Days hopes to raise awareness of the role everyone has to play in stopping gender-based violence. In Australia, on average, 1 woman is murdered by a current or former partner each week, and 1 in 2 women have experienced sexual harassment. ... The Women’s is a proud supporter of the #16Days campaign join us as we #OrangeTheWorld and say NO to violence against women.

14.01.2022 Our researchers are want to know if something as simple as a phone call can help women who have become a mum during COVID-19. If you think you could be a volunteer mum offering support, or you're a new mum who wants to be part of the study >> find out more: https://www.thewomens.org.au//peer-support-to-help-new-mums

12.01.2022 Our final story of the year features an amazing woman who lives with disability - Dennisse Bonanno. A year ago to this day, Dennisse was preparing to come into the Women's to give birth to her son Maximus - and her life was about to change all over again. Read , : https://www.thewomens.org.au/news/dennisses_story... (P.S. Happy Birthday Maximus! )

11.01.2022 For our patient Jodie Wyers, having a baby after her cancer treatment was something she wanted more than anything. Thanks to the incredible expertise in fertility preservation here at the Women's, she was able to make that happen. This expertise is now available to every young cancer patient across Australia - find out more in the comments ... https://www.theaustralian.com.au//ceafd544dd766454f148dd03 PIC: Aaron Francis, The Australian

10.01.2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years - and there's a lot to recognise and celebrate. For some, NAIDOC Week is about acknowledging the resilience of Aboriginal people - for others it's about deepening their understanding of culture. We asked our colleagues what NAIDOC Week means to them and it was great to hear their different takes on this important celebration for the Women's.

10.01.2022 Throwing back to a time when big group photos were achievable Today is a day for our Allied Health colleagues at the Women's and across the world Whether it's a woman who needs an interpreter, a patient who needs a pharmacist or a baby who needs a physiotherapist. These are just a few of the needs met by our Allied Health professionals here at the Women's. ... It's a privilege to work with such incredibly skilled, passionate and dedicated clinicians, and we know our women and babies appreciate the care they provide. While we can't celebrate them in the usual way, we can celebrate them on Facebook! Leave a comment of appreciation below #InternationalAlliedHealthProfessionalsDay

10.01.2022 Baby Eva has been in the Women’s NICU for 83 days, diagnosed with a very rare condition called chylothorax. This condition means that she’s on breathing support and medication to ensure her lungs can develop and her blood can circulate normally. It means that she could be in our care for quite a while longer, and afterwards she’ll need surgery at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. ... Eva’s mum, Hayley Diwell, lives with her partner Nick and other daughter, Ayla, two hours away in Maryborough. , : I always try and look at things from a positive place, I feel so fortunate that I have had so much support from all my family and the unbelievable help from all the staff here. One of the hardest things about having a baby in NICU is having to leave her every day - knowing even I, her mum, can’t do every feed, can’t change every nappy and settle my own baby the way it should be. But knowing that the nurses honestly love Eva and all the babies so much makes it easier to leave. Sure, I have down times. And that’s when I turn to my support network and remember the little wins that Eva has along the way. I look around and see Eva’s space which we’ve been able to make our own, and we have built really good connections with Eva’s nurses which have really kept me going. The advice I would offer to anyone going through this is to take each day as it comes remember it’s ok not to be ok. And to trust in the people around you. I have so much trust in the medical staff here. That is what makes it easier walking out of the hospital each night without my baby girl. Hayley’s strength is inspiring, and we hope sharing this will help other NICU families in a similar position.

08.01.2022 Our Childcare Centre loves Story Time and today Aunty Gina Bundle read them Wilam, a Birrarung Story, for #NAIDOC2020 - she even received a special drawing to say thank you! In 20 minutes' time Aunty Gina will be sharing another special Story Time for your littles ones at home. Make sure you tune in

08.01.2022 ' #NAIDOC2020 Together, we'll be reading Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy, with beautiful illustrations by Lisa Kennedy. So take a moment with your little one, or save the video for a better time as it will be available for 30 days.

06.01.2022 The Treasure Chest Charity have raised more than $1m for the Shared Breast Service, funding things like nipple tattooing, counselling and cold caps for our women with breast cancer. We are so grateful for their fundraising efforts, and this weekend's Un-Gala Event is fantastic get involved if you can!

06.01.2022 In 2013, Liptember funds helped to establish the Newborn Behavioural Observational (NBO) training program at The Royal Women's Hospital. Since then, more than 1...,300 health professionals across Australia have been trained in helping new parents observe and bond with their baby to support successful growth and development. Thanks to Liptember’s founding support for this training program, health professionals have gone on to help tens of thousands of new parents understand and respond to their baby’s needs which ultimately makes the parenting journey easier and more enriching." Any donation, big or small can help to make a difference: www.liptember.com.au/donate

04.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year. But looking back, we have had some really fantastic patient stories we'd like to share with you How can we forget Yvonne Stillburn, 81-year-old Queen of the Ward (5N), who was given an emotional farewell after spending 60 days at the Women's. In a letter to the hospital written as she was being discharged, Yvonne said she was ‘leaving a second family’. ... It even hit the headlines as our nurse Stacey Reid was interviewed by 9 News, alongside Yvonne from her home! Watch the video and read the full story: https://www.thewomens.org.au//staff-go-above-and-beyond-fo

03.01.2022 Twins Joel and Tyler were #BornAtTheWomens at 32 weeks gestation now they are fast approaching their 3rd birthday in February next year! Today is #WorldPrematurityDay and we are sharing stories of families from the Women's impacted by prematurity. Joel and Tyler were in the Women's NICU for three weeks and were then transferred to Werribee Mercy - and beforehand, mum Gabriela was in our care for five weeks for monitoring. ... They have grown into curious little boys who love to explore and climb everything and are constantly full of energy and love. Gabriela says: "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to your wonderful staff who looked after myself and our babies!"

02.01.2022 Are you signed up to next Wednesday's Walk Against Family Violence? It won't be en masse through the CBD this year, but you can still sign up as an individual or as a group - it can be round your block with your friend or you can join a local event Wear something orange, tag #WAFV2020 on social, and help raise awareness of family violence and violence against women. ... SIGN UP: https://walk.safesteps.org.au/ Pic: Our team at last year's Walk

02.01.2022 : For Lyndall and Delaney, the life and joy in these photos epitomises the birth of their beautiful child Lilah. But it also marks the end of a difficult journey of pregnancy loss and grief.... , and Lyndall has bravely shared her experience with three consecutive miscarriages before her most recent pregnancy. The heartbreak, guilt and gloom are feelings that many women keep to themselves when it comes to pregnancy loss. But with 1 in 4 pregnancies miscarried, it's likely that someone you know has experienced it first-hand. Now that Lilah is a month old, Lyndall has been able to reflect and we're grateful for her honesty and openness in telling her story. And while everyone is different, we hope reading about their journey will give comfort and hope to others >> www.thewomens.org.au/news/Lyndalls-Story

02.01.2022 Our African Women's Clinic opened on this day 10 years ago to provide care women affected by FGM/C - in a culturally appropriate, respectful and sensitive way. Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is the removal of genitalia for non-medical reasons; it's been a long-standing cultural practice in the Western, Eastern, and North-Eastern regions of Africa and in some countries the Middle East and Asia. We are so proud to have this clinic at the Women's! Congratulations to the team, past and present, on this amazing milestone.

01.01.2022 This year, the Women's Christmas card is a ... It's been a year that no-one expected, and we know it's been tough for our patients, their families and friends. We want to thank each and every one of you for your patience, understanding and kindness this year as we've navigated through COVID-19. ... Wishing you all a safe and joyful festive season and a wonderful 2021