QDOS Ultrasound

30/06/2020

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.

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.

29/06/2020

16/06/2020

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 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

29/05/2020

QDOS Ultrasound wishes everyone a nice long weekend.

25/05/2020

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.

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.

18/05/2020

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. ❄️

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

12/05/2020

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. 💙

12/05/2020

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.

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.

09/05/2020

To all beautiful Mothers out there,

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

03/05/2020

Motivational Mondays! 🌷

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

01/05/2020

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.

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.

27/04/2020

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.

25/04/2020

Lest We Forget.

Corporal Matthew Creek of the Royal Military College Band plays The Last Post at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. The Last Post is one of a number of b...

23/04/2020

Adenomyosis is a condition that occurs when the uterus-lining cells are entering the muscle wall. This can lead to an enlargement of the uterus as well as heavy periods. Patients that have adenomyosis often have a similar condition which is called endometriosis.

To find out how diagnosis takes place and what treatment options are available visit the Jean Hailes website.

Adenomyosis is a condition of the uterus (womb) where the cells that normally form a lining on the inside of the uterus, also grow in the muscle wall of the uterus. Causes, signs and symptoms of adenomyosis, along with how it is diagnosed and treated, are all discussed.

07/04/2020

The team at QDOS Ultrasound wishes you as well as your families a healthy and happy Easter break. 💙

We acknowledge that Easter is not celebrated by all of you, but we hope that you still enjoy some quiet time and maybe even a hot cross bun!

03/04/2020

A lot of information is available regarding weak pelvic floor muscles, but did you know that overactive pelvic floor muscles is also a common condition?

Potential causes as well as information on how to manage overactive pelvic floor muscles are discusses in the article below! 📖

28/03/2020

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the establishment of high standards of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health.

27/03/2020

UPDATED PREVENTION MEASURES:

We have updated our protocols to ensure the health and wellbeing or our patients as well as our team.

Please be aware that we only allow patients to attend their scan until further notice. This means that we cannot allow your partner or support person to enter the clinic.

If you are a new patient or your details have changed, please complete the patient information sheet on our website. https://www.qdosultrasound.com.au/patient-forms/
Please also upload your filled-in form and your referral to our website in order to avoid unnecessary handling of documents by both parties.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance during this time.

25/03/2020

Well-being Wednesday! 🌸

Mental and emotional health plays a significant role in overall wellbeing. There are several things that can affect our mental health such as depression, anxiety or grief for example.
Although sometimes we are not able to change our circumstances instantly, there are several ways to take care of our mental health. 💙

Helpful information on the topic is shared in this Jean Hailes fact sheet.

17/03/2020

Attention all QDOS Ultrasound Patients.

As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic we are asking all patients that experience flu like symptoms or have recently travelled oversears to contact us prior to their scheduled appointment.

To minimise the risk of transmitting Coronavirus between patients as well as our team, please be aware of these prevention measures:

- We aim to limit the amount of people waiting in our waiting room at any given time. If you wish to wait outside, we are happy to notify you once the doctor is ready to see you.

- Currently, we are restricting the amount of people allowed into the ultrasound room to 2 per appointment (including patient). It is not recommended that you bring your children for the scan.

- Upon entering our clinic, please use the hand sanitizer provided at the front desk.

- If you appear unwell or at risk, we may need to reschedule your appointment.

- If you are a new patient or your details have changed, please complete the patient information form on our website. This will avoid unneccesary handling of documents by both parties.

If you have any further questions please contact us under 9481 4080.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance during this time.

08/03/2020

Motivational Monday!

Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.
- Joseph Addison

05/03/2020

Did you know that our bone density peaks during our mid 20s? Having strong and thick bones counteracts any fractures.
There are several ways to maintain healthy strong bones and decrease your risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis.

As usually Jean Hailes provides us with plenty of helpful information! This article explains the changes in our bone density and provides us with lots of tips for better bone health during the different stages of our life.

28/02/2020

The birth of a child marks one of a woman’s biggest life changes. Feeling uncertainty and anxiety during pregnancy is very common. Especially after giving birth, new parents often experience adjustment challenges. In Australia, 1 in 10 women experiences antenatal depression while postnatal depression affects 1 in 6 women.

This Jean Hailes article contains lots of valuable information around the topic of perinatal depression and on helpful resources for affected individuals. 💙

19/02/2020

Well-being Wednesday! 🌸

Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster. This booklet provides pregnant women with informative texts on how to keep well during pregnancy and beyond. You can find it on the ‘Women’s Health Queensland Wide Inc’ Website alongside many other resources. We have also attached the booklet to this post in case you want to start reading straight away! 🌿

13/02/2020

11/02/2020

Did you know that we here at QDOS Ultrasound offer ‘Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis’ Scans? ‘DIE Scans’ are a more extensive examination for endometriosis than a normal pelvic ultrasound. It allows us to provide as much information as possible prior to consideration for any further treatment.

Due to increased complexity of the ultrasound, the preparation slightly differs to other gynaecology scans. But don’t worry we will give you all instructions while booking your appointment.

Want to know more? Contact us under 9481 4008. 📞

03/02/2020

Monday Motivation!

“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.”

– Scott Adams

30/01/2020

A pregnancy that grows outside the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg attaches somewhere else in a female’s abdomen, usually the fallopian tubes or the o***y. Although it is rare (About 2 out of 100 pregnancies are affected) it is serious and requires urgent medical attention.

For more information on this topic, visit the link below:

https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Ectopic-pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus (womb)

23/01/2020

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23/01/2020

Good nutrition during pregnancy is very important as it affects the development of your baby as well as your own health. 🌱

This fact sheet from “the women’s” website contains extensive information on healthy eating for pregnancy, which allows you to fuel your increased nutritional needs.

https://thewomens.r.worldssl.net/images/uploads/fact-sheets/Good-nutrition-for-pregnancy-2018.pdf