by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Jun 1, 2019 | Blog
For many parents, our pet is our first baby, and bringing our new baby home is akin to bringing a sibling home. Will your pet be jealous of all the attention? Will you inadvertently neglect your pet with the arrival of the new baby? Will they get along? The good...
by Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Donald Angstetra | May 1, 2019 | Blog
Studies show that 50 per cent of pregnant women do not have enough iron in their body. The iron demands during pregnancy and breast feeding are particularly evident due to the expanded red blood cell volume, demands of the developing baby and placenta and blood loss...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog
While for many women breastfeeding is an enjoyable and even wondrous time, some mothers may experience bumps along the way. One of the most common issues that can occur is a ‘plugged duct’. A clogged duct can occur at any time during your breastfeeding...
by Gold Coast Private Senior Social Worker Tracie Roozendaal | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Self-care is important for all of us, however during pregnancy it becomes even more necessary to dedicate time to take care of yourself. Tending to your personal needs during pregnancy will help to boost your physical and emotional wellbeing, which is an extremely...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
Preparing for the arrival of new baby is an exciting time, but your first visit to the baby store can be quite daunting; there are so many pieces of equipment that you have not seen before, had never thought of, hadn’t considered, and some you don’t even understand!...