Every expectant parent is anxious for reassurance that all is going well with the pregnancy. A blood test from the mother that can look at some of the genetic make-up of the developing foetus, and even tell you the gender, can be an informative step if desired. The NIPT is an optional test designed …
This time of year is stressful. We are trying to “sort” Christmas – buy presents, get into the “spirit”, budget, cook, clean. . . all while dealing with kids on holidays, long task lists, deadlines at work and trying to “catch up” before Christmas. We are tired, generally stressed out, and some of us are …
Why do you need a colposcopy? Your GP has told you that your cervical screening test (CST) was abnormal and that you need to see a gynaecologist for a colposcopy. What does that mean and what should you expect? Under the new guidelines, an abnormal CST is one that has returned a positive result for …
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 …
It is a sad fact that 1000 women in Queensland are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer each year. Of these, 40% won’t survive. Whilst the numbers of women afflicted continues to grow, government funding into research for cures to these cancers is diminishing. As part of the network of Queensland Gynaecologists, this is an issue close …
On the 25th and 26th of October I took part in The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers in support of QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH). This involved a 60km walk around Brisbane over the 2 days. The funds raised in sponsorship benefit research into all women’s cancers. …
On Friday 17 October 2014 the eXXpectations team took part in Loud Shirt Day to raise money for deaf children.
Get to know Dr Melinda Heywood better by watching this short video interview with her.
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 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 …