Obstetrics Links & Resources

Name: Dr Stephen Cole
Address: Suite 207, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
Telephone: (03) 9416 2802
Rating: 5

As part of his commitment to delivering a holistic approach towards pregnancy care, Dr Cole has provided the following resources for parents to be. Below, you will find information on a range of areas, covering areas such as giving birth in Victoria, techniques for helping your new baby settle and information on breastfeeding and common postnatal conditions.

Hospitals

Dr Cole has admitting rights at the maternity departments of the following hospitals. Please refer to the links below for locations, transport advice, and information on facilities and procedures provided.

Epworth Freemasons Private Hospital:

http://www.epworth.org.au/Our-Services/Maternity/Pages/Maternity.aspx

Frances Perry House Private Hospital

http://www.francesperryhouse.com.au/#

St Vincent’s Private Hospital

https://svphm.org.au/home/our-services/list-of-services/maternity

The Royal women’s Hospital

https://www.thewomens.org.au

General Pregnancy Information

Having a baby is one of the most exciting and transformative events in a person’s life. To help you better prepare for this exciting adventure, we offer the following informational links. Dr Cole is also available to answer questions you may have during your consultation.

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

http://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au

Having a baby in Victoria

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/healthyliving/healthy-pregnancy

Breast Feeding & Settling

For new parents, adapting to life with children can be difficult. Better understand how you can ensure you and your baby can stay happy and healthy with the following links.

Australian Breastfeeding Association

www.breastfeeding.asn.au

The Royal Women’s Hospital

https://www.thewomens.org.au/patients-visitors/clinics-and-services/pregnancy-birth/breastfeeding/

Tresillian Settling Techniques

www.tresillian.org.au/advice-tips/settling/

Raising Children

www.raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/newborns.html

NSW Department of Health

http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/publicationsandresources/pdf/publication-pdfs/7290/bhc-7290-eng.pdf

Postnatal Depression

As an experienced obstetrician, Dr Cole is aware of the risk of postnatal depression to new parents. Postnatal depression affects roughly one in five new mothers with children aged 24 months or less, making it one of the most common conditions affecting new parents. Awareness of this condition is rising and help is available – please refer to the below links or speak to Dr Cole if you are concerned about postnatal depression.

PANDA

http://www.panda.org.au/practical-information/about-postnatal-depression/28-postnatal-depression

Blackdog Institute

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/depression/inpregnancypostnatal/postnataldepressionpnd.cfm

Beyond Blue

https://justspeakup.beyondblue.org.au/perinatal-mental-health?&gclid=CLS8t-fzgMwCFdhivAodepsIDA

Speak to Dr Cole

Contact Dr Cole’s offices today to book a consultation regarding your pregnancy. Please direct all communications to Dr Cole’s rooms at the Epworth Freemasons Day Procedure and Maternity Centre on (03) 9416 2802 or fill in our contact form.