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Frances Perry House, Parkville (2025)

24/07/2025

We sat down with Kerry, CEO of Frances Perry House, to learn more about her journey into healthcare leadership and her vision for delivering the highest standard of care. 💬✨

Kerry shares what it means to lead a hospital that supports women through every stage of life — from fertility and pregnancy to gynaecology, cancer care, menopause and beyond. Her passion for patient-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.

23/07/2025

A birth plan is a simple way to communicate your preferences for labour and birth 💬👶
It’s not set in stone (birth is unpredictable!)—but it’s a great way to feel informed and empowered 💪

Here are a few things you might include in yours:

👥 Support People
Who you’d like by your side during labour (partner, friend, family etc.)
💉 Pain Relief Options
Whether you’d like to try nitrous oxide, an epidural, or focus on natural techniques like breathing and movement
🌿 Environment Preferences
Dim lights? Music? Essential oils? Let your care team know what helps you feel calm
🩺 Interventions
Your thoughts on induction, assisted birth, or C-section if they become necessary
👶 Immediate After Birth
Are you excited to experience skin to skin, and consent to delayed cord clamping? Who’ll cut the cord?
🍼 Feeding Preferences
Breastfeeding, formula, or a mix? Your team is here to support you
💬 Special Requests
Any cultural or spiritual wishes? Let your team know so they can support you respectfully

Remember: Your birth plan is just a guide. It’s ok to change your mind or for things not to go quite the way you'd hoped. The most important thing is that you and your baby are safe and supported 💖

22/07/2025

Meet Alex 🌊💙

Alex wears many hats here at Frances Perry House — she's our Quality and Risk Manager, After Hours Coordinator and a midwife! With over 10 years' experience in maternity, Alex is passionate about improving systems and supporting teams behind the scenes to help deliver safer, better care for families.

What lights her up? “Seeing happy people brings me a smile,” she says. Whether it’s connecting with patients and staff or watching a quality improvement project come to life, Alex finds the work deeply rewarding.

Outside of work, she’s a true beach girl 🏖️ Raised in Torquay, she still escapes to the coast regularly. “When you grow up by the beach, every day is a beach day!”

21/07/2025

Pelvic pain can be complicated – but understanding it is the first step.

Join us for a free online webinar where two experienced women’s health specialists from Frances Perry House will unpack common causes of pelvic pain, like endometriosis and adenomyosis, and what treatment options are available.

It’s a supportive space to help you make sense of your symptoms and feel more informed about your next steps.

🗓 Sunday 3 August
🕔 5:00pm AEST
📍 Online – free to attend
🔗 Register now https://www.francesperryhouse.com.au/Maternity-Education-and-Tours/Community-Information-Sessions

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17/07/2025

Meet Ranjit, our Catering Manager here at Frances Perry House 👨‍🍳
He’s giving you an overview of the delicious meals you might enjoy during your stay with us! From nourishing breakfasts to comforting dinners, we’re proud to serve quality, nutritious food to support you through the early days of motherhood 💛

16/07/2025

Wondering if it’s finally the day? You’re not alone! Here are a few signs you might be in labour (but it’s always best to call the hospital if you’re unsure):

💥 Regular contractions: They’ll feel like tightening or cramping, and will get progressively stronger, longer and closer together
💧 Water breaking: Sudden gush or trickle of fluid (not everyone gets this in early labour)
💪 Lower back pain: Could be a sign your baby’s on the way!
🍫 Mucous show/ Bloody show: A small amount of pink or brownish mucus may come out in the days of weeks leading up to your labour starting
😴 Increased energy: It sounds strange, but some women experience a burst of energy before labour!

You know your body & baby best—and remember, your babies movements matter, and do not reduce leading up to labour. If you are concerned about your babies movements or if unsure in anyway, contact our birth unit.💛

16/07/2025

Birth Trauma Awareness Week 💜

This week, all of us at Frances Perry House stand with all parents who carry difficult memories from their birth experience.

Birth trauma can take many forms — physical, emotional, psychological — and it doesn’t always look how you might expect. You might feel overwhelmed, confused, or even unsure why you’re feeling unsettled after birth. These feelings are valid, and support is available.

At Frances Perry House, we’ve introduced a Birth Debriefing Service to help new parents process their birth experience in a safe, non-judgmental space. Whether your labour was fast, complex, unexpected, or just left you with questions — you’re not alone.

A birth debrief can help you:
✔️ Understand what happened during your birth
✔️ Talk through difficult or traumatic moments
✔️ Ask the questions you didn’t get to in hospital
✔️ Support your emotional wellbeing in the postnatal period

Sessions are 90 minutes, led by Paula, an experienced midwife at our Maternity Care Centre (just across from the hospital), and are available up to 8 weeks postpartum.

📍$50 with a valid Medicare card
📲 Book at hotdoc.com.au/frances-perry-house

You deserve to feel heard, supported and cared for. 💜

15/07/2025

👩‍⚕️ Meet Dr Natalia Khomko – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Frances Perry House

Dr Natalia Khomko, part of .melbourne, is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a career spanning more than 22 years. Over the course of her career, she’s had the privilege of delivering thousands of babies – and still finds each experience just as special as the first.

Dr Natalia's passion for obstetrics began during medical school when she assisted with a birth for the first time. She was so moved by what she witnessed that she rushed home to share the moment with her mother in the middle of the night. From then on, she knew obstetrics and gynaecology was the path for her – no other specialty came close.

For Dr Natalia, the most rewarding part of her work is the opportunity to walk alongside families during such a personal and transformative chapter of their lives. She values the relationships she builds with her patients, particularly in private obstetrics where there is time to really get to know each family. Her approach to care is thoughtful and individualised, blending medical expertise with genuine understanding and respect for each woman’s preferences. She also provides compassionate guidance through more challenging journeys, such as pregnancy complications and loss.

Outside of her work, Dr Natalia enjoys travelling and discovering new cultures and destinations. She loves spending time outdoors – especially hiking and walking – as well as attending concerts and musical theatre. At home, she enjoys cooking and exploring Melbourne’s vibrant dining scene.

To find out more about Dr Natalia visit https://www.francesperryhouse.com.au/Our-Doctors/Specialists/frances-perry-house/obstetrics-and-gynaecology/100405/dr-natalia-khomko

14/07/2025

That unforgettable first moment 🤍
Derin Eryilmaz
10.01.2025

The moment your baby is gently passed to you—tiny fingers, fresh cries, and full hearts—is one you’ll carry with you forever. Whether your baby is born via caesarean or vaginal birth, that first cuddle is magic.

Welcome to the world, Derin.

11/07/2025

What if you had one magical pregnancy superpower?

Would you choose:

A) Always sleeping comfortably
B) Eating without aversions or cravings
C) Never having to get up to p*e in the night
D) Endless foot rubs 😍

Drop your pick below and tag a pregnant friend who needs this today.

10/07/2025

Meet Erin — one of our wonderful midwives here at Frances Perry House 💗👶

With 10 years of nursing experience and 3 years as a qualified midwife, Erin is passionate about guiding families through the incredible journey of welcoming a new baby. What she loves most? Seeing people become parents for the very first time 👨‍👩‍👦

When she’s not on the ward, you’ll likely find her out for a run 🏃‍♀️ — it’s her happy place!

Have you been cared for by Erin? Let us know in the comments below!

09/07/2025

Tearing during vaginal birth is common—but also very treatable, and you’ll be well supported by our team 💕

Most tears are minor and heal quickly, and your care team is trained to manage and support recovery. Here’s what you should know:

🩺 Prevention tips:
✨ Perineal massage from 34 weeks
✨ Request a warm compress during pushing
✨ Controlled, supported pushing guided by your midwife or doctor

💗 If tearing happens:
It’s okay. Some tears heal on their own without intervention, however those that need to be stitched are done so immediately after birth under local anaesthetic. You’ll be given advice and support to heal comfortably.

Healing tips:
🧊 Ice packs in the first 24–48 hours
🧻 Rinse with warm water after going to the toilet.
🛁 Warm salt baths once you get home from hospital
🚰 Drink plenty of fluid to assist in milk supply and healing
🤱 Skin to skin and breastfeeding can assist with contracting your uterus, assisting in controlling postpartum bleeding
🛌 REST—your body deserves it
💬 Talk to your midwife about what’s normal and what’s not

Your body is strong, your care team is here, and you will heal. Be gentle with yourself—you’ve just done something amazing 💫

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