(NNICUPS) Reg Charity No CC29534
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Nepean Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Parents Support (NNICUPS) Reg Charity No CC29534 |
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Nepean
General Hospital is located in the City of Penrith at the
foot of the Blue Mountains on the western perimeter of
Greater Sydney in NSW.
The Nepean General Hospital is easily accessed by both rail and road (M4 Motorway, Great Western Highway, The Northern Road, Richmond Road and Bringelly Road). Adjacent to both Parker St (Blue, north - south) and the Great Western Highway (High St), the hospital entrance is directly from Derby St which runs off Parker St. The Northern Road (from the south) changes its name to Parker St as it enters South Penrith. The nearest railway station is Kingswood on the junction of the Great Western Highway and Bringelly Road, approximately one block from the hospital complex. |
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Social Worker |
A social worker is available to help with the emotional and practical difficulties of having a baby in a NIC Unit. If your baby is in the NIC Unit please do not hesitate to ask to see her any time you need assistance. If you have not yet had your baby, please speak with your local doctor or nursing staff if you are an inpatient. |
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Lactation Consultant |
A lactation consultant is available to help you with advice about breastfeeding if your baby is in the NIC Unit. Your local doctor or your community nurse will also provide you with support and information. Also, please see Nursing Mothers' Association www.breastfeeding.asn.au / Cup Feeding or call them on 02 8853 4999. |
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Karitane |
Karitane Mission Statement To achieve a recognised leadership position and set the standards for best practice in the provision of child and family services in NSW Karitane Goals:
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Tresillian |
Tresillian provides parents with positive, practical advice and guidance on caring for their baby. Whether you're concerned about breastfeeding, settling your baby, coping emotionally, going back to work, child-care options, or post natal depression, Tresillian can help. www.tresillian.net |
Multiple Birth Association |
Offers
support and guidance for families with multiple births. www.amba.org.au or telephone 1300 886 499. |
Post Natal Depression |
Many famous
& successful Australians have suffered or still have
depression. This is a secret but very common illness, which
will affect 10% of Australian men and 20% of Australian
women. You are not alone as a sufferer or supporter of
someone with depression. Please contact your local doctor or visit www.depression.com.au . |
Diabetes |
Pregnancy in
women with diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy (gestational
diabetes) usually result in normal delivery with no effects
on the mothers' long term health. Any pregnant woman with
known diabetes requires specialist care. Please contact your local doctor or visit www.diabetesaustralia.com.au . |
Dietician |
Before and
during pregnancy and after child birth, it is really
important to keep yourself fit & healthy by eating a
healthy diet and getting regular exercise. For some women it
may mean making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking,
getting more physically active and making healthier food
choices. Please contact your local doctor for a referral to a dietician or visit www.health.sa.gov.au . |
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