Dr Anneliese Perkins

25/06/2026

There’s no greater compliment than being chosen by a midwife for her own birth.

They work alongside us every day. They know exactly what they’re looking for in an obstetrician. So when Megan — one of our incredible Ashford midwives — asked me to deliver both of her babies, I was truly honoured.

Welcome to the world, Noah. 🤍
Megan Foxford Ashford Hospital Maternity

24/06/2026

Meet Charlotte. 🤍
Her mum Courtney Ryan has now done this twice — and made it look easy both times. (It’s not easy. She’s just that good.)
It’s a privilege to be the person families come back to. Thank you, Courtney.

22/06/2026

Today is International Father's Mental Health Day.

Did you know 1 in 10 Dads expecting or new dads experience parental depression.

Remember, you are not alone, and you are doing a good job.

Resources are out there for you.
For safety tips and visit our Safer Pregnancy and Safe Sleep tips section of our website: https://rednose.org.au/safe-sleep-and-safer-pregnancy/overview/

Sign up for SMS4dads for tips on bonding with your little one.
Reach out to MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78 (24 hours a day)

Or if you are a bereaved Dad, know that we are here for you 24/7 on 1300 308 307.

21/06/2026

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Obviously we've all known this for a long time but it's great seeing evidence back up what we do

👶 Skin-to-skin contact involves placing the naked newborn on the mother’s uncovered chest immediately after birth. This simple practice helps babies adapt to life outside the womb, keeping them warm, reducing stress and crying, and supporting vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

New Cochrane evidence confirms what many already practice: immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers gives babies a better start in life.

Babies held skin-to-skin within the first hour after birth are more likely to:

🩵 Breastfeed exclusively
🩵 Maintain healthy body temperature and blood sugar
🩵 Breathe and adapt better outside the womb

Importantly, the evidence is now so strong that researchers argue it’s no longer ethical to conduct studies that separate mothers and babies after birth.

“Withholding skin-to-skin contact would now be considered unethical, as there is enough evidence to show that the practice improves newborn health and survival,” says Karin Cadwell, senior author and Executive Director and Lead Faculty of
Healthy Children Project Center for Breastfeeding.

Read more on our website: https://www.cochrane.org/about-us/news/strong-evidence-supports-skin-skin-contact-after-birth-standard-care

21/06/2026

Someone asked me what a caesarean actually looks like from the moment you arrive at hospital.
I want to answer that properly — not with diagrams, but with real photos from a real birth.
So I’ve teamed up with the incredibly talented Adelaide birth & newborn photographer | Dani to make that happen. 🤍
We’re giving away a free birth photography session to one of my upcoming caesar families — and those photos will become part of an honest, behind-the-scenes reel about what a c-section really looks like, start to finish.
To be in the draw: → Follow Anneliese Perkins and Adelaide birth & newborn photographer | Dani → Be planning a caesarean between August – December this year → Be comfortable with your images being shared on social media
Drop a 🤍 below or tag someone who’s got a caesar coming up.
(Winner contacted by DM. Based on availability.)

20/06/2026

Untreated bupivacaine deficiency is an epidemic and nobody is talking about it. 🤍

Comment EPIDURAL and I’ll send you the actual research.

19/06/2026

Friday fun

GLOW Specialists Ashford Hospital Maternity

17/06/2026

Such a tough day in the office.....
Sonny was a great little helper - I'm pretty sure we've convinced at least 5 other women to have babies (shoosh ovaries you are too old!) 😃 👶


Susan - Recipe Developer & Video Content Creator GLOW Specialists

16/06/2026

Pelvic organ prolapse affects 1 in 2 women who have had a baby — yet it’s one of the least discussed topics in pregnancy care.

The risk factors are well established: pregnancy itself, vaginal birth, instrumental delivery, genetics and connective tissue disorders, chronic constipation, and menopause. These aren’t scare tactics. They’re facts that belong in prenatal conversations.

Symptoms vary: pelvic heaviness or dragging, a bulge you can feel or see, bladder or bowel changes, discomfort during s*x — often worse by the end of the day. And importantly, severity of symptoms doesn’t always match severity of prolapse.

A pelvic floor physio isn’t just for after something goes wrong. Seeing one during pregnancy and again postpartum should be part of routine care — the same way we think about antenatal appointments or the 6-week check. Early assessment means early support.

If any of this resonates, please reach out to a pelvic floor physiotherapist. You don’t have to wait for symptoms to get worse before you’re allowed to ask for help.

15/06/2026

The cat when the baby arrives and suddenly all the good stuff has an “age minimum” 😅

Pets adjusting to a newborn is a real thing — and honestly, so is the parent guilt that comes with it.

A few things that actually help:

• Let your pet sniff a worn baby item before you come home from hospital
• Keep their routine as similar as possible (especially feeding times)
• Give them their own “safe zone” away from baby chaos
• Supervised sniffs early > sneaky meetings later

They’ll figure it out. Promise. 🐱

What’s your pet’s reaction been to a new baby? 👇