Mater Mums Townsville

12/04/2021

We really want to encourage our Mater mums to check in with themselves and keep the lines of communication open with their healthcare team, so that we can all work toward delivering a healthy, happy baby together. . To make your pregnancy and birth experience as safe as possible, consult with your doctor about your individual level of risk.
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05/04/2021

Did you know that going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks of pregnancy can reduce your risk of stillbirth? It’s a simple action but can mean a world of difference. Either side is fine, and if you wake up on your back don’t worry! Just roll on to your side.
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29/03/2021

Ensure your baby is growing big and strong with regular fetal growth scans and antenatal appointments. Your healthcare team will keep you updated on how your baby is growing throughout your pregnancy.
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25/03/2021

Take a moment and reflect on your health habits during pregnancy. Quitting smoking during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of harm to your baby, and of stillbirth. If you’re finding it a little difficult, or are looking for guidance, please speak to your doctor for support.
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16/03/2021

Stillbirth is a tragedy and unfortunately is not a rare event, having an enormous impact on parents and their wider family and friends. , so get to know your baby’s pattern of movements and raise concerns quickly if something doesn’t feel quite right.
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08/03/2021

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals have joined hands with the Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence in reducing stillbirth rates in Australia by 20% over the next three years. The launch of the new Safer Baby Bundle initiative is a collection of change ideas.

“There are five elements that women and their healthcare team can work through together, to reduce the risk after the 28th week of pregnancy,” said Manager of Parent Education and Support Services, Kathleen Goldsmith. Find out more here.

Stillbirth affects more than 2,000 Australian families each year (six babies lost each day), yet many stillbirths are preventable.

02/03/2021

Bathing your baby if such a relaxing, soothing and fun time for both you and your little one. Enjoy this special time with your child.

04/01/2021

⚠️ Important Update from Queensland Health

Updated information: From 1am Monday 4 January, anyone who has been in Victoria on or since 21 December will be restricted from entering vulnerable facilities, including aged care facilities, hospitals, disability accommodation and correctional facilities.

While Queensland’s borders remain unchanged, anyone currently in Queensland who has been in Victoria on or since 21 December should get tested immediately and quarantine at home or their accommodation until they receive a negative result.

We are closely monitoring the situation in New South Wales and Victoria and urge Queenslanders to reconsider non-essential travel to these states as it is an evolving situation.

📌 If you do decide to go to Victoria or New South Wales, you need to be aware of the potential consequences, such as border changes and not making it home to Queensland before hotel quarantine is imposed.

📌 If you’re already in Victoria or New South Wales, consider coming home.

Find where you can get tested here:
https://www.qld.gov.au/.../testing-and-fever-clinics...

Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 updates here:
https://www.qld.gov.au/.../health.../coronavirus-covid-19

14/12/2020

❤ Congratulations to our Mater Private Hospital Townsville Pastoral Care and Women's services teams - Winners of the 2020 Mercy in Action Team award ❤

08/12/2020

Mater Mothers' Private Hospital Townsville is looking to recruit new midwives to their team. Nurse Unit Manager Michele Burge shares her Mater journey, showing how a career in midwifery can take out places you never imagined and giving insight in the fantastic career opportunities Mater can offer.

Read her story here, https://mater.li/Michele