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North Shore Private Maternity Unit at North Shore Private Hospital is a world-class, purpose-designed

28/10/2025

They say it takes a village – and it really does.
Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re not coping. It means you’re human.

💛 Ask your partner to share the feeding routine. Nappy changes and burping can take time during feeding too.
💛 Say yes when someone offers to cook
💛 Let a friend hold your baby while you shower
💛 Reach out when you need to talk

Let’s normalise leaning on others. You deserve rest, support and connection.

24/10/2025

The first few weeks after birth can feel like a blur of feeding, crying, and adjusting. Here’s what’s normal to expect:

🩸 Vaginal bleeding (lochia) that tapers over a few weeks
💧 Breast fullness or leaking as milk comes in
😢 Emotional ups and downs – especially in week one
😖 Afterpains or cramps
🤰 A postpartum belly – recovery takes time

Every body recovers differently. If something doesn’t feel right, check in with your GP or midwife. There’s no such thing as a silly question.

22/10/2025

A birth plan is a helpful way to share your preferences for labour, birth, and after-birth care.

Here’s what you might want to include:
👥 Support people
💉 Pain relief options (e.g. gas, TENS, epidural)
🎶 Preferences for lights, sounds or scents
✂️ Your views on interventions (induction, forceps, emergency caesarean)
👶 Skin-to-skin, cord clamping or who cuts the cord
🍼 Feeding preferences – breast, bottle or mixed
🧘‍♀️ Any spiritual, cultural or personal requests

Your plan isn’t a contract – it’s a conversation starter. Your team will work with you to adjust as needed, with your safety and comfort at the centre.

15/10/2025

We know every parent’s journey is different.
That’s why we take the time to understand you, not just your pregnancy.

From your first antenatal appointment to the moment you meet your baby, our maternity care is designed around you.

We’ll ask what matters to you.
We’ll listen without judgement.
We’ll tailor care to your needs, whether you’re hoping for a calm birth or a planned caesarean.

Because this isn’t just any birth. It’s your birth.

13/10/2025

After birth, your baby’s instincts are strong. If placed skin-to-skin, many newborns will naturally seek the breast and begin to feed in the first hour.

This first feed:
🤱 Helps regulate your baby’s temperature, heart rate and breathing
🌿 Encourages bonding and early milk supply
🍼 Supports a calm and confident start to breastfeeding

Your Ramsay midwife will support you with that very first feed. There’s no rush, just connection.

08/10/2025

Not sure if your newborn is hungry? These subtle cues often appear before the cry.

👶 Early feeding signs include:

• Rooting (turning toward the breast or bottle)
• Sucking or lip smacking
• Hands near the mouth
• Gentle grizzling or stirring

Crying is actually a late sign of hunger. Offering a feed earlier can make for a smoother experience for both you and baby.

Your midwives are here to support you as you learn your baby’s unique cues and rhythms.

07/10/2025

When it’s time to push, you've got options. Some positions to try:
🪑 Squatting (with or without support)
🧎 All fours – great for comfort and rotation – you can do this on a mat or on the bed!
🛌 Side-lying for a gentler approach
🧍‍♀️ Standing

Your midwife or obstetrician will guide and support you based on what’s safest and most effective in the moment.

01/10/2025

Considering your birth options? Here’s what you can expect from private maternity care with us:

👩‍⚕️ Your own obstetrician
Enjoy continuity of care with the same doctor across pregnancy, birth, and postnatal check-ups.

🛏 Private room with ensuite
Recover in your own space with comfort and privacy, including space for your partner to stay.

🤱 Supportive maternity care tailored to you
One-on-one guidance on feeding, baby care and recovery.

💤 Longer hospital stay (usually 4-5 nights!)
You’ll have time to rest and get support as you adjust to life with your newborn.

Every pregnancy is different. Private care offers you a personalised experience, consistency, comfort, and time to settle in.

📍Explore what’s available with us by visiting our website.

29/09/2025

Sometimes, labour needs a little help to begin and that’s where induction may be recommended for your birth.

Some reasons for induction might include:

🩺 A medical condition
📆 Going significantly past your due date
💧 Waters breaking without labour starting

Induction may involve:
Taking steps to start your labour, the method of induction is based on an assessment completed by your obstetrician.
Your care team will explain what’s involved, monitor you and your baby closely, and support you through the process.

🧘 You can still use pain relief, birth positions and comfort measures during induction.
📣 Ask questions and talk through your preferences – your voice matters.

15/09/2025

Got pregnancy questions? Sarah Brenchley-Hole, Ramsay midwife & clinical educator is featured in the latest Ramsay Pharmacy Beauty of Wellness Magazine. She’s sharing expert answers to some of the most common pregnancy concerns because every mum-to-be deserves trusted advice.
Grab your copy of the Beauty of Wellness magazine in store today or view online here: https://www.ramsaypharmacy.com.au/Catalogue

09/09/2025

Did you know staying upright and mobile in labour can help your baby move into the right position?
Here are some great options for active labour:

💪 Standing or swaying – you can use the bed or your birth partner to lean on!
🌀 Birth ball movement – move around on it in a way that is comfortable for you
🧎 All fours for back relief – we can provide you with a floor mat, or you can do it on the bed!
🚶 Gentle walking – stop and lean on your birth partner when you need to!
🛌 Side-lying rest – we can provide you with a peanut ball to keep your pelvis open
Choose what feels right in the moment. Your care team will support you every step of the way.

06/09/2025

Today we celebrate the dads, partners and father figures who are there from those very first moments, in the birth suite, during late-night feeds, and through every nappy, cuddle and giggle.

Whether you're a first-time dad, a seasoned parent, a same-sex partner, a solo parent support person or a loved one stepping into the role, your presence, love and support mean everything.

Happy Father’s Day from us 💙

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Westbourne Street
St Leonards, NSW
2065

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http://www.northshoreprivate.com.au/Maternity/Home

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North Shore Private together with our community welcomes over 2,500 babies each year!

Our Maternity Team, led by our very experienced Clinical Manager, Stephanie Virgona and postnatal Nursing Unit Manager (NUM), Michelle Daniels, take pride in patient safety and wellness. North Shore Private is proud to have such a collaborative team of Obstetricians, Paediatricians, Midwives, Social Workers and Lactation experts to ensure you have a very special pregnancy and birthing experience. In the event of your baby requiring special care, our Special Care Nursery is well equipped to take care of your baby.

“North Shore Private is a wonderful environment to have your baby. We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate individual needs through pregnancy, birth, postnatal care and through the early stages of parenting and family life together.” says Michelle.

“Our skillful, caring Midwives, with the help of our lactation specialists, educators and doctors is what I believe makes our maternity unit exceptional.”