At St Vincent’s Private Hospital, our dedication to you and your newborn does not end when you leave the hospital. We are one of the few hospitals in Victoria to offer holistic midwifery support that provides continuity of care from pregnancy through to the postpartum period; Antenatal, Preadmission, Birth, Postnatal Ward Education, and Postnatal Parenting…
Early Parenting
Tips from the Physiotherapist for after you have your baby
After you have your baby, these simple steps will improve your recovery. Roll on to your side to get out of bed. Bend your knees, roll onto your side and drop your feet over the edge of the bed and push up with your arms. Avoid heavy lifting as it causes extra pressure…
Separation of your abdominal muscles (Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominus Muscles – DRAM)
Your abdominal muscles have a significant role in supporting your pelvis and back, and after pregnancy they are stretched and weakened and require special attention to get them back into shape. Your deep abdominal muscles act as a natural corset to support your back, and are the most important muscles to exercise after having a…
Looking after your baby in hot weather
Although your nappy bag is probably already overflowing, when it gets warm in Victoria, there are a few more essential items to add. 1. SLIP in some sun protective clothing so your baby’s delicate skin can be protected from the sun’s harsh UV. Choose cool, loose fitting clothing made from densely woven fabric. 2. SLOP…
Breastfeeding Question: Breast Refusal when starting solids.
We sometimes get questions sent privately to our Lactation Consultants in the Breastfeeding clinic. Today we are sharing a recent question and answer that was sent, just in case anyway else has a similar experience. Question from Alice: I am not sure if my seven month old might be weaning herself, she has a good…
Swaddling
The swaddling of infants is a global practice and there are many different methods and techniques that parents around the world use. Research on the whole suggests that swaddling helps babies to settle and sleep better. 1,2,3,4,5. Swaddling is encouraged by midwives for your new baby, it helps lengthen the period in which babies sleep…
Breastfeeding a baby in Special Care Nursery
Premature and/or sick babies may take longer to establish successful breast feeding. Having your baby admitted to Special Care Nursery can be a stressful and frustrating time. This may be the first time you have breast fed or the situation may be completely different to previous experiences. It is therefore important to not become concerned…
