In the last week, Pauline has performed two Maternal Assisted Caesarean Sections. These are very similar to routine Lower Segment Caesarean Sections, however, the mother reaches down and assists with the delivery of her baby and places it on her chest. These were done after the two patients, who for various reasons required delivery by Caesarean, wanted to be actively involved in the birthing process. While not necessarily suitable for everyone or in an emergency situation, this does provide mothers with another option for the birth of their baby.  Read more

On Friday 17 October 2014 the eXXpectations team took part in Loud Shirt Day to raise money for deaf children.


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Get to know Dr Melinda Heywood better by watching this short video interview with her.

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So one became two – no, this is not a story about twins, although I am sure we will write about twins before too long! This is about eXXpectations becoming a two-specialist practice. Having joined the eXXpectations team earlier this year, I am thrilled to be working here, and wanted to let you know how I came to join the team. Pauline and I trained together, studied together and worked hard together. In fact, we prepared for our Fellowship examinations together - exacting exams essential to gaining admission to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. During that time, we spent more time with each other than with our partners! That intense period was the foundation for an enduring, firm friendship, and also a time when we recognised just how similar our standards and methods of practice were.  Read more

I recently attended the Queensland and New South Wales RANZCOG ASM (Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Annual Scientific Meeting) at The Marriott, Surfers Paradise. Apart from being a time to enjoy the fabulous food and environment, it was a great weekend of learning and hearing about new research. Discussions over lunch and tea with colleagues about challenging cases is always beneficial.  Read more

In a modern medical practice, most data is stored electronically. National Privacy Principle 4.1 states:  Read more

Friday 18 October was Loud Shirt Day, a day when people wear loud shirts and raise funds for Hear and Say. Were Melissa, Pauline and Lauren's outfits loud enough? I think my camera's sensor may have sustained some permanent damage!  Read more

Last weekend (26-27 October) Pauline, along with 1,345 other people, walked 60km in and around Brisbane to raise money for the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The event, which was by all accounts very well organised, raised a total of $3.5 million. Click here to visit the event's website.  Read more