Mitcham Private Hospital is a 124 bed hospital in Melbourne's outer east specialising in a variety of
27/11/2025
The mental load in early parenthood is real and it’s heavy.
🧠 Remembering appointments
🧦 Keeping up with the washing
📅 Managing visitors and meal prep
📱 Googling things at 2am
If your brain feels full, that’s not failure, it’s a sign you’re carrying too much alone.
This Perinatal Mental Health Week, we’re reminding new parents:
💬 It’s ok to ask for help
📢 It’s ok to say no
📞 It’s ok to talk to someone
Start with your partner, your GP, your midwife or call PANDA on 1300 726 306 for free support.
You are doing a great job. You also deserve support.
25/11/2025
Up to 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal anxiety or depression.
You might feel:
💭 Constant worry
💤 Exhausted but unable to sleep
😞 Numb, sad or tearful
⚡ Easily overwhelmed
You are not failing. You are not alone.
This Perinatal Mental Health Week, let’s make space for real conversations – and remind each other that support is available.
Start by talking to your GP, midwife or maternal child health nurse.
Helpful resources:
• PANDA
• COPE
• Ramsay Mental Health
• Your Ramsay maternity team
25/11/2025
“That happened years ago, I should be over it by now.”
PTSD doesn’t follow a timeline, and it can affect anyone who’s experienced trauma - from car accidents to violence, natural disasters, or abuse.
Here are some signs to look out for:
• Flashbacks or intrusive memories
• Avoidance of reminders (places, people, situations)
• Nightmares or disturbed sleep
• Feeling constantly on edge or jumpy
• Irritability or angry outbursts
• Emotional numbness
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Help is available, and healing is possible.
20/11/2025
When things feel unmanageable, Ramsay Mental Health is here to help.
With a team of professionals by your side, you can get back to feeling like yourself again.
You don’t have to go through it alone.
19/11/2025
Pre eclampsia is a serious condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure and possible organ impact during pregnancy. Know the symptoms so you can seek help early:
⚠️Symptoms include:
• High blood pressure
Headaches that are difficult to treat or do not go away
• Swelling in hands, face or feet
• Blurred or changed vision or light sensitivity
• Upper belly pain or nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Sudden weight/fluid gain
Reporting these early are essential.
Talk to your midwife or obstetrician if you notice any of these signs—or if you’ve had high blood pressure before or are expecting multiples.
It is also possible to have pre-eclampsia without symptoms, so if you have questions or you are concerned, contact your midwife or obstetrician.
It is also possible to have pre-eclampsia without symptoms, so if you have questions or you are concerned, contact your midwife or obstetrician.
Early detection = safer pregnancy for you and bub.
16/11/2025
🌸 Today we recognise World Prematurity Day – a time to raise awareness of the 1 in 10 babies born prematurely worldwide, and to acknowledge the strength of these tiny fighters and their families.
At Ramsay Health Care, our maternity teams work closely with highly skilled neonatologists, neonatal nurses, paediatricians and midwives to provide specialised care for babies who need a little extra support at the start of life.
To all the parents navigating the journey of premature birth – we see your strength, resilience and love. 💜
13/11/2025
Babies feed for many reasons: hunger, comfort, growth. It’s common for newborns to feed 8 to 12 times per 24 hours.
✅ Feeding cues may include stirring, rooting, hands to mouth. Don’t wait for crying
🕰 Some feeds are quick. Some are long. Some are close together.
Following your baby’s cues (instead of the clock) helps establish a healthy milk supply and supports responsive feeding.
11/11/2025
This Remembrance Day, we take a moment to honour and remember the courage, service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have served our country.
Lest we forget.
10/11/2025
CMV is a common virus that’s usually harmless but if it’s caught during pregnancy, it may affect your baby’s hearing or development. Simple hygiene steps can help keep you and your bub safe:
• Wash hands thoroughly for ≥ 15 seconds after handling children, nappies or dummies
• Avoid sharing food, drinks, utensils or kisses on the lips with young children
• Clean toys, bottles and surfaces regularly
Routine CMV testing isn’t standard in Australia, but if you work with young children or feel unwell, talk to your midwife or obstetrician about screening
Prevention is powerful. These steps help reduce the risk so you can focus on growing your family, safely.
09/11/2025
1 in 8 Australian men experience depression.
1 in 5 experience anxiety.
But many never seek help.
This Movember, we’re encouraging men to talk, reach out, and look after themselves - because real strength is asking for support.
Reach out today https://www.ramsaymentalhealth.com.au/en/contact-us/
07/11/2025
There’s no perfect way to give birth or feed your baby.
At Ramsay, we offer guidance, not pressure, so you can make informed choices that feel right for you and your baby.
Whether you’re hoping for an unmedicated birth or an elective caesarean, our team is here to support your journey.
01/11/2025
Mental fitness is just like physical fitness - it needs regular care.
🧘♀️ Move your body*
🛌 Prioritise sleep
📵 Limit screen time
📓 Journal or reflect
👫 Stay connected
Small changes = big shifts in how we feel.
*Be guided by your health professional regarding appropriate physical activities for you
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Mitcham Private Hospital is a fully accredited, 121 bed acute medical, surgical, maternity and mental health facility, providing for the healthcare needs of Melbourne’s outer eastern communities.
The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care Ltd, a publically listed Australian company whose name is synonymous with quality in private health care.
Our highly skilled team of nursing and medical staff take pride in developing a distinctive private hospital experience and a quality of care that is recognised by the community. Throughout our patients’ stay, from pre-admission to discharge, each patient is treated with the utmost respect and dignity. Our five modern operating theatres are equipped with the latest technical equipment, supporting minor and complex surgery. For acutely ill patients or following major surgery, the three bed High Dependency Unit provides constant care and supervision to patients requiring specialist attention.
The hospital also accommodates admissions from doctors or Emergency Departments in our local area. Our medical staff provides medical cover 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a General Surgeon and Physician roster in place to facilitate direct admission and care of acute medical patients.
Victoria Court is a new purpose built, 21 bed adult mental health unit, providing both adult inpatient and outpatient programs, as well as onsite private psychiatrist consulting rooms.
