Welcome and thank you for choosing Greenslopes Private Hospital for the birth of your baby. Labour, birth and early parenting are exciting and significant life events and it is a privilege to be sharing your journey with you. At Greenslopes Private Hospital, we aim to provide quality care coupled with providing opportunities for you and your family to gain the skills and knowledge to assist in your positive transition to new or extended parenting roles. We believe women should be well informed about all the available options during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting (including the risks) so you and your partner can make informed decisions as you transition to parenthood. Our experienced team of doctors, midwives and nurses will be there to guide and support you throughout your journey. Contact Information If at any stage during your pregnancy you are worried about yourself or your baby, or you think you may be in labour, contact the Birthing Suites on 07 3394 7328. When you are in need of urgent care: • If you require urgent care contact 000 immediately. You should contact your obstetrician or call the Birthing Suites if: • your baby stops moving or there is less than 10 movements from the baby in a day • your waters break or if you have a constant clear watery vaginal discharge. Or if you experience: • vaginal bleeding • fever, chills or a temperature higher than 37.8° C • severe nausea and repeated vomiting • persistent headaches • blurred vision or spots before your eyes • sharp pains in the abdomen (with or without bleeding) • pain or burning when you pass urine • irregular contractions at any time • sudden swelling of your face, hands, ankles or fingers • persistent itchy skin • exposure to rubella (German measles) or chickenpox • any trauma such as assault, a car accident or a serious fall.
Maternity Admission Information Booklet
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