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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) refer to the emotional and physical symptoms that many women experience before their period. PMDD is a severe form of PMS and affects around 3-8% of women with PMS.

Follow the attached link to find extensive information on symptoms, causes, management as well as treatment.

PMDD | PMS | Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Get the facts on premenstrual syndrome and find out how best to manage it. Why do PMS and PMDD occur and what are their symptoms.

While modern life often leaves us feeling stressed, meditation is a great way to press pause and reboot. Reduced stress, less anxiety and a lifted mood are only some of the many benefits of meditation and mindfulness.

Head over to the ‘healthy women’ website to checkout their guide on how to get started! 🌿

Meditation's Health Benefits | HealthyWomen Meditation can have big health benefits. Sitting alone in a quiet room might give you more than a peaceful moment to yourself. That pause in your day could also help you reduce stress, ease anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve immune function or

QDOS Ultrasound wishes everyone a nice long weekend.

When the body temperature is 38 degrees or higher, we are having a fever. This is one way how our body fights infection and has usually nothing to do with the illness that is triggering the fever in the first place.

Although usually mild, fevers are quite common in young children. They are mostly caused by viruses such as colds, and common infectious diseases of childhood. Alternatively fevers can also be triggered by bacterial infections that require treatment with antibiotics.

More information on fevers in children can be found via the link below.

Fever in children Fevers are quite common in young children and usually they are mild. Find out how to deal with fever and high temperatures in children here.

As winter is on its way and temperatures starting to drop, it is important to stay well and healthy.

While one can catch a cold or flu at any time, it is more likely to take place in one of our colder months (April to October). Thankfully there is plenty of things that we can do to boost our immunity such as eating nutritious food and staying active.

Here’s some more info on how to stay healthy in winter. ❄️

Staying healthy in winter Tips to help protect you and your family from illnesses most associated with winter.

We have eased our restrictions on the amount of people allowed into the ultrasound room per appointment.

*Patients scheduled for an appointment may now bring one support person to their scan.*

We are particularly happy for our pregnant ladies that are able to share the experience with their partners again. 💙

Although most illnesses in babies and young children are mild and mostly go away by themselves, being aware of possible symptoms can be vital.

If you would like to know more about symptoms that could indicate serious illnesses in babies and children, head over to the ‘healthdirect’ website.

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children If your child has a serious illness, it’s important to get medical attention quickly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and what to do.

To all beautiful Mothers out there,

we wish you a wonderful day filled with love, warmth and breakfast in bed! 💞🌷

Motivational Mondays! 🌷

“Live for each second without hesitation.” — Elton John

Breastfeeding can have its ups and downs, especially in the beginning If you are struggling with breastfeeding, there is a lot of support available and most difficulties can be overcome. Wondering where to reach out?

Breastfeeding advice and support can be sought from a range of health professionals, including baby health nurses, midwives, lactation consultants, Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) counsellors and doctors. In addition, many mothers find support and encouragement in mother-to-mother support groups online and in person.

About breastfeeding Breastfeeding can be a special time for both mum and baby. Breast milk meets all your baby's nutritional needs from birth to 6 months.

We are still open and operating as usual. However, we are following certain protocols and have a selection of prevention measures in place to ensure the safety of patients and staff. If you have an appointment coming up and have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us under 9481 4008.