Will peer support help new mums during COVID-19?
We've started a study pairing new mums with a trained volunteer who has recovered from postnatal depression or anxiety for telephone-based peer support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Women’s welcomes $2.4m for new healthcare simulation education programThe Royal Women’s Hospital will be home to a new, in-situ simulation education initiative, following a generous $1.6 million grant from Gandel Philanthropy and an $800,000 grant from the Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne.
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Mother’s Day miracle for twin sisters and first-time mumsIdentical twin sisters Jess and Laura shared a special first Mother's Day with their newborns at the Women's.
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Miracle babies now thriving after months in hospitalWhen mum Hannah Liddeaux came to the Women’s for a routine scan at 24 weeks, she was not expecting the grave news doctors had to give.
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Sally Capp encourages women to create change on International Women’s DayCity of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has delivered an inspirational International Women’s Day speech, encouraging women to “create change” through championing the stories of fellow women.
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Lord Mayor Sally Capp named the Women’s Foundation PatronThe Royal Women’s Hospital is very pleased to announce the appointment of City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp as the official Patron of the Royal Women’s Hospital Foundation.
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New hospital-led community service for mums and bubsMothers will benefit from a new “one-stop-shop” support program aimed at bridging the gap between in-hospital and community care for women who are experiencing depression, anxiety or trauma.
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The Women’s Foundation Awards 2018Each year a number of generous donor-funded awards are handed out by the Women’s Foundation to offer career development opportunities to our exceptional staff members.
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Nipple tattoo clinic cuts waiting listsThe Women's breast care nurses are doubling as sensitive tattoo artists to help breast cancer patients take a key step in their recovery. The training of more nurses means cancer patients no longer need to wait to access the service.
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Does delayed cord clamping help babies breathe?The Women’s has launched Australia’s first study that aims to help newborn babies who do not breathe spontaneously after birth, by delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord.
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Testing of heartburn drug to treat pregnancy illnessAustralian researchers are launching a landmark trial to test whether a common heartburn drug could prevent a potentially deadly pregnancy condition.
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