The Importance of Infant Mental Health
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Australia runs from June 7-12 this year – a time to focus on the importance of babies’ emotional wellbeing and the connections with their parents and caregivers. The 2020 theme is “seeing the world through babies’ eyes”. Our staff at…
Preventing the Flu in Pregnancy
In Queensland’s cooler months, colds and influenza (the flu) are common. The flu can result in complications for a pregnant women and her unborn child, so it’s important to be aware of the symptoms, how to prevent it, and what to do in the event…
The Magic of Skin on Skin Contact for Healthy Newborns
The first hour after the birth, also referred to as “the magical hour”, is a developmentally distinct time for your baby and should ideally be spent with your baby lying naked skin-to-skin on your chest, without interference. Regardless of how you intend on feeding your baby,…
Top Things Women Say They Need During Labour
Is it time to pack your hospital bag, but you’re not too sure where to start? At Hatch Private Maternity, we’ve put together the ultimate maternity bag checklist for baby and mum, based on advice from those who have done it before. Consider packing your…
Premature Babies and What You Need to Know
More than 25,000 babies are born prematurely in Australia each year. For more information, and for greater awareness, read on to learn more about premature babies. What is a premature baby? Most pregnancies last about 40 weeks (give or take a few weeks) so…
Online Resources to Support our Community During COVID-19
At this difficult time of social distancing and isolation, it is easy to feel alone and anxious about the things you may be faced with each day, especially as a new parent. To help support our community of Mums and Dads, we have put…
What is a Newborn Screening Test?
Most babies are born healthy and stay that way. There is a small percentage of infants who are born healthy and become sick with a metabolic disorder. Fortunately, in Australia, there is a screen for such disorders before they become obvious. Read on to learn…
COVID-19: Support for Pregnant Women and Their Families
It is not possible to ignore the COVID-19 pandemic. There is information, stress and uncertainty everywhere. Our Hatch clinicians and staff want to support all our pregnant women and their families during this time. We are making a few changes to keep us all as…
Important COVID-19 Update
As COVID-19 becomes more prevalent and community transmission increases, we are taking additional measures to help protect our patients and staff. As a consequence, we have implemented the following additional protective measures: We request that all patients who: have tested positive for COVID-19, have been in…
Exercise in Pregnancy: What Helps and What Could Hurt
Whether you were an exercise bunny before you got pregnant or you’re allergic to the gym, all pregnant women without complications are encouraged to keep up an active lifestyle throughout their pregnancy. (more…)
Advice for Support People in Birth
Attention support people… don’t underestimate your importance during the birthing journey (however she chooses to birth). This time in a woman’s life whether it is her first or third baby, is a whirlpool of emotion, reflection, anticipation, anxiety, belief and yearning. Assuming the role…