What is the pelvic floor?
The Pelvic Floor is a complex web of muscle, connective tissue, and fibrous material. It sits on the outside and the inside of your pelvis and supports the 3 muscles of your pelvis – your bladder, uterus, and bowel. You have a deep layer and a superficial layer of your
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Some Helpful Tips for Practicing Yoga in Pregnancy
Here are a few useful tips and guidelines on practicing yoga in pregnancy. So that you know what to expect and feel like you have some tools to know what we want to focus on and avoid. Of course, everybody is different, and whilst something could feel amazing for one person it may feel not so great
Hyperemesis in Pregnancy
Hyperemesis versus 'Morning' Sickness. So-called ‘Morning’ sickness is estimated to affect up to 85% of women, however, generally throughout the day, rather than being isolated to the morning as its name would imply. Pregnancy related nausea and vomiting is generally fairly mild, and tends to cease
Connected Parenting Courses
Dr Morris | Sydney Mother & Baby has teamed up with Connected Parenting to offer all of his patients in the third trimester of pregnancy (28 weeks and beyond) FREE unlimited access to the Connected Baby and Connected Family Online Courses.
These courses are designed to help you navigate
Update for Patients keen to access the Pfizer vaccine in pregnancy
The vaccine eligibility checker has now been updated to include pregnant women. For those of you who have not previously had the opportunity, you are now able to book your COVID vaccination using the link below;
Vaccines Eligibility Checker (healthdirect.gov.au)
The eligibility doesn’t apply
Updated Information about COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy
We wanted to share with you some updated information about COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy that has been released in the UK by the RCOG (The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists). The below link contains an updated information leaflet and decision aid about COVID-19 vaccination and
Group B Streptococcus
What is group B strep? (GBS)
Group B streptococcus, also commonly known as group B strep or GBS, is a naturally occurring bacterium that resides in the lower intestines of up to a third of all healthy adults, and in the vaginas and rectum of up to a third of all healthy adult women.
GBS
HOSPITAL VISITING RESTRICTIONS DURING THE CURRENT LOCKDOWN
Dear Patients,We wanted to reach out and update you all on the current hospital visiting requirements during this COVID lockdown. Please be aware that information has been changing rapidly and these measures have been put in place by the hospitals for the safety of all.
Royal Prince Alfred ( RPA
Free Online Health & Wellness Classes During Lockdown
Dr Morris | Sydney Mother & Baby would like to invite you to attend FREE Prenatal Yoga classes, as well as, FREE Breathing and Meditation classes during the current Sydney Lockdown. These classes are running online via Zoom and the initiative is designed to support all of our current patients
Parvovirus and Hand, Foot & Mouth
Parvovirus or ‘Slapped cheek’
‘Slapped cheek’ is a viral infection called parvovirus B19. Parvovirus can occur at any age, however, it is most commonly found in children between 4 and 10 years. Many of us have had parvovirus, probably as children, generally giving us immunity for life from the
Postnatal Support Program
We have been inspired to start a new Post Natal Support Program over zoom in order to connect new mothers from the comfort of their own home and in a supportive, fun and educational setting.
This series will be led by our Midwife and Lactation Consultant, Angela Smith and delivered online via
Update: COVID vaccination for pregnant & Breastfeeding women
RANZCOG and ATAGI recommend that pregnant women are routinely offered Pfizer mRNA vaccine (Cominarty) at any stage of pregnancy. This is because the risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 is significantly higher for pregnant women and their unborn baby. Global surveillance data from large numbers of
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
New complimentary class!
This is an information session taught by our prenatal yoga teacher, Portia, about the safe practice and benefits of yoga in pregnancy. The class will take place fortnightly. Ask at reception for upcoming dates.
The class will teach you the fundamental breathing
Newborn Hearing Screening Test
The SWISH (State Wide Infant Screening Hearing) Programme:
About two in every one thousand babies has significant hearing loss. The hearing screening test means they can be identified early. Early recognition is really important for the development of children.
WHEN
It is almost always done
Maternity Hospital Admission Update
We have been very pleased and reassured with the flattening of the COVID-19 curve in Australia and particularly NSW. Staying at home and taking all of the recommended precautions is working.
We wanted to update and reassure you of what is currently happening at each of our hospitals in regard to
Parking Available to support patients during COVID-19
During the current Lock Down in the CBD for a limited period of time Dr Morris has arranged car parking for $10. This is to be used for patients seeing doctor Morris on the day, and for the consultation time only. Prior booking is essential. Please email info@drmorris.com.au to book one of the
COVID-19 Information for Pregnancy Care
As COVID-19 has become a Pandemic, we understand that our pregnant mothers will feel a huge sense of stress and anxiety around pregnancy care and the health of their baby.
We would like to reassure everyone, that we are continuing our holistic care for mother and baby as always. We are relying on
New General Yoga Classes
We are excited to announce that we will be running general yoga classes for all past patients commencing in April.
These classes will run weekly, commencing Thursday 4th April, 1.15pm - 2pm. The cost is $50 for a 3 months pass. Class Duration is 45 mins. Classes will be taught by our certified yoga
Grandparents Update & Morning Tea
Dr Morris | Sydney Mother & Baby would like to invite your parents to attend an information session with our midwife Penny Stanbury.
Our information session will include the changes in maternity and newborn care, and how, as grandparents, they can best support you and your newborn. A
Upcoming GP Breastfeeding Seminar
Dr Stephen Morris invites General Practitioners to attend our Breastfeeding Seminar with Lactation Consultant and Midwife, Angela Smith. The Seminar will be held in March 2019. Topics to be covered include:
· An update on the "Benefits
Restorative Yoga Class
The Restorative Yoga Class is held every Tuesday evening at 5.30pm and everyone is welcome to attend. In pregnancy relaxation and healing are integrally important and act as the complementary element to any physical movement. Restorative yoga provides the body and mind with a designated time
Birthing Classes For Support Persons
Want to know more about the process of normal birth and techniques to help make it happen?
Our Support Persons Class aims to break down the stages of normal birth and look at the mechanisms of normal labour and how you as a couple can care and support each other through this process.
We look at:
The Zika Virus & Pregnancy
Zika virus was first discovered in 1947, it is closely related to Dengue Fever and is spread by the Aedes aegypti and possibly the Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. It was first reported outside Africa and Asia in 2007 where it caused an outbreak in Micronesia. Between 2013 and 2015 there were large
Cervical Cancer Screening Test
The new Cervical Screening Test (CST) in Australia was introduced in December 2017 after the release of the latest evidence based research stating that this test is more effective at detecting the virus at an early stage, that causes cervical abnormalities. It is expected that this test will protect
Temporary Yoga Timetable Change, May – June 2018
Our prenatal yoga class timetable is temporarily changing from Wednesday 9th May until Wednesday 20th June, 2018. During this period we will be running the Tuesday lunchtime class only. The below classes will be held by our amazing guest teacher Satyaprem;
Tuesday 15th May, 12 - 1pm
Tuesday
Flu Vaccinations Whilst Pregnant
Pregnant women are at particularly high-risk of becoming severely ill with influenza.
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Influenza and Pregnancy
Vaccination against influenza during pregnancy is both important, and safe. Every year there are hundreds of deaths in Australia due to the flu and associated
GP Breastfeeding Seminar 2018
We had a breastfeeding seminar recently at Sydney Mother and Baby to update our local GP's of the benefits of breastfeeding and latest breastfeeding advice which is helpful for new families.
Our lactation consultant Angela Smith ran the session which was also attended by Dr Morris and the midwives.
Breastfeeding Drop-in Clinics for Christmas & New Years
With the Christmas and New Years holidays coming up, not all Monday and Friday mornings will be available for our usual breastfeeding drop-in clinics.
So that we can continue to provide you with breastfeeding support, please see the following dates the breastfeeding drop-in clinics will be held for
December Yoga Classes
Our prenatal yoga classes will be put on hold after tomorrow Tuesday 13th December 12pm and 5.30pm classes until after the Christmas period. Therefore the below classes will be cancelled;
14th December - 12pm Hatha & 5.30pm Restorative
19th December - 12pm Hatha
21st December - 12pm Hatha
Vitamin B3 Discovery
Australian scientists have potentially made a huge discovery that is expected to prevent thousands of miscarriages and birth defects. The team at the Victor Chang Institute in Darlinghurst, found that a deficiency in a vital molecule, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), prevents a baby’s
World Breastfeeding Week 2017
Each year the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) chooses a theme for this week. This year it is “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together”. This theme is designed to dovetail with the 17 WHO/UN Sustainable Development Goals (these SDGs took over from the Millenium Development Goals).
In our
Early Pregnancy Essentials Class
Complimentary for Dr Morris | Sydney Mother & Baby patients. Partners are welcome to attend.
Recommended for anyone between approximately 12 - 20 weeks
There is an abundance of information available to you on the internet, in books, and from your friends and family, on what you
Prenatal Yoga Classes
A growing number of health care providers are turning to the ancient practice of yoga as a way to help their patients feel better. Yoga therapy is now recognized as a clinically viable treatment, with established programs at major global health care centres. Here at Dr Morris | Sydney Mother &
Yoga & Pregnancy
Yoga is a very popular form of exercise during pregnancy due to it’s relaxing and gentle nature, not to mention the kaleidoscope of physical and mental benefits that it can bestow upon new mothers to be.
Here at Sydney Mother & Baby we offer a range of classes to suit everyone’s needs. Whether
World Breastfeeding Week 2016
World Breastfeeding Week is an annual celebration that occurs each year from the 1st to the 7th August in more than 120 countries. Each year there is a different theme that is organised jointly by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action. This year’s
World Health Assembly 2016
Angela is now back from Geneva and back to earth. She had a very busy time there attending not only the World Health Assembly meeting but also several “side events”. One such event was a seminar hosted by the Finnish government and was titled “Accelerating National Progress on Tackling Childhood
Anzac Biscuit Recipe
To commemorate Anzac Day, we have a delicious Anzac Biscuit recipe for you to try.
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This is a modern take on the original Anzac Biscuit which was not sweet at all, but a savoury hardtack biscuit used in soldiers’ ration packs as a substitute for bread.
Recipe Ingredients
Zika Virus
Every day we are hearing more news about the Zika virus. This virus is transmitted primarily by a specific mosquito found in South America as well as a few other areas like French Polynesia. There is a very low risk of transmission in Australia as this particular mosquito is only found in North
