Resources
Useful Links
Recommended Websites
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The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
Mostly related to prolapse and continence.
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Diabetes Australia
Gestational diabetes—basic information about what it is and how to manage it, including dietary ideas.
diabetesaustralia.com.au/about-diabetes/gestational-diabetes/ -
The Royal Women’s Hospital
Managing symptoms of pregnancy. Links to other information about pregnancy.
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Sexual Health/Family Planning Resources
Contraception and sexual health fact sheets.
intheknow.org.au/our-latest-reproductive-and-sexual-health-factsheets/ -
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Great practical information about menopause and endometriosis.
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The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne (via Facebook)
About the RSV vaccination now recommended to all women during pregnancy.
- Maternity at SJOG
https://www.sjog.org.au/our-locations/st-john-of-god- bendigo-hospital/our-services/ maternity
The Political Message…
In no other area of life would you expect to have an expert with at least 15 years of training on call 24 hours per day for 9 months! It is a great honour to be trusted with caring for you during this especially vulnerable, stressful, and (almost always) joyful time of life.
Women’s health generally is very underfunded, especially compared to our surgical colleagues. It is not fair that obstetric insurance is only available on the most expensive policies, and that private health insurers and Medicare pay the hospital less to care for you during birth and postpartum than if you had an operation such as gallbladder removal or a knee replacement.
I am aware that women having babies are at a time of life when financial pressures are great, and so I strive to keep prices at a point which is both affordable and allows me to run a financially viable business.
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