$1.6m gift of hope for research into infertility
Thousands of individuals struggling to conceive will be the beneficiaries of a generous $1.6m donation that will boost infertility research at the Women’s.
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Period packs dispensed for free for those in need at the Women’sA vending machine dispensing packs of tampons and sanitary pads has been installed at the Royal Women’s Hospital to increase access to these essential products for women and girls.
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Pēpi-Pods launched at the Women’sWomen now have the option of using a new type of cot for their newborn babies to keep them closer and safer in their first few days of life.
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The Women’s applauds career of leading women’s health advocateColleagues gathered this week to recognise Associate Professor Les Reti’s significant contribution to women’s health as he retires after a career at the Royal Women’s Hospital of over 40 years.
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The Women’s IVF pioneer Assoc. Prof John McBain retiresThis week the Women’s bids a fond farewell to one of its longest serving medical staff members, Associate Professor John McBain, Head of Reproductive Services.
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Is your baby moving? Preventing stillbirthSafer Care Victoria has launched the Movement Matters campaign which aims to encourage women to seek advice from their midwife or doctor if their baby’s movement declines or stops. It comes as the Women's trials a new app to help expectant mothers.
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IUD and hysterectomy best options for heavy bleedingHormone releasing IUDs are more effective than the contraceptive pill and other medication for treating heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding a review by Royal Women’s Hospital researchers has found.
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