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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Celebrating Mother’s Day in the time of COVID-19Celebrate your mum. Celebrate being a mum. And connect with family and loved ones in different ways this Mother’s Day. That’s the message from the Royal Women’s Hospital, as families across Victoria approach Mother’s Day under State of Emergency restrictions.
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Staff go above and beyond for ‘Queen of the ward’ dischargeAn emotional video shot by Royal Women’s Hospital staff of 81-year-old Yvonne Stillburn being waved off by those who cared for her with balloons and music has reached more than 16,000 people on social media.
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Breast symptoms must not be ignored during COVID-19Breast cancer doctors from the Royal Women’s Hospital are urging people with any signs or symptoms of the disease to seek medical advice from a GP or hospital without hesitation.
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Parkville Electronic Medical Record (EMR) updateThe Parkville EMR 'go-live' date has been rescheduled to prioritise patient safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. See this statement from the four hospitals involved.
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Research to improve knowledge on how pregnant women are affected by COVID-19Our researchers are collecting information on COVID-19 positive pregnant women to inform Australia's clinicians and the global community.
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International Year of the Nurse and MidwifeThe Women's CEO, Dr Sue Matthews, has dedicated an article to nurses and midwives in this month's Australian Health Review journal.
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