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QUFW Storytime – Episode 2 – Aurelia and Callista’s Story
“From the day we found out about these MCMA twins, we knew we had a story to tell.” Rose found out she was having Monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) twins at her dating scan with QUFW. MCMA is a rare twin condition, where both babies are in one gestational sac and...
YouTube Feature: Uncovering Invisible Illness in Women’s Health: Kate’s Story
From a young age, Kate knew she wanted a family. But what she didn’t know then, was the journey to motherhood would be more complicated than expected. After experiencing miscarriages previously, Kate and her husband Aaron were nervous when they got pregnant again, but...
An interview with Simone Karandrews: experienced sonographer, mentor and role model, community change-maker
We sat down with QUFW’s Clinical Educator, Simone Karandrews, to learn more about her inspiring journey as a women’s health sonographer, her role as a clinical and career mentor, and the changes she’s making in the community Simone Karandrews is the Clinical...
What is gestational diabetes? Let’s look at symptoms, causes, and treatments
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a condition in which a woman without pre-existing diabetes develops high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. GDM can lead to complications for both the mother and the baby. The baby might grow larger than usual, which can potentially...
Determining a pregnancy’s timeline: The role of ultrasound in estimating gestational age
Determining the due date of a pregnancy is an important part of prenatal care. With the help of ultrasound technology, it is possible to pinpoint a baby’s gestational age, due date, and other important clinical information with a high degree of accuracy. Using this...
An interview with Dr Robert Cincotta: QUFW co-owner, pioneering obstetrician, passionate clinician
We sat down with QUFW co-owner, Dr Robert Cincotta, to learn more about his journey as a medical practitioner, his remarkable contributions to obstetrics, his vision for QUFW, and more. Associate Professor Robert Cincotta is an obstetrician and subspecialist in...
Ellie’s Story – QUFW Storytime – Episode 1
What an incredible story! Jess was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia at week 27 of her pregnancy. Together with her partner Emma (and advice from their medical team), they made the decision to deliver their baby a week later. This short documentary, exclusive to QUFW,...
Important Notice: QUFW’s Southport Location Has Moved, And Swell Women’s Ultrasound Has Changed Name & Location
As part of our commitment to providing exemplary care in women’s ultrasound in the Southport area, we have made some significant changes to our Southport clinics. These changes will affect our patients and our referring doctors. These important changes are as follows:...
What is Preeclampsia? Let’s look at symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Preeclampsia is a relatively common pregnancy-related condition that may affect around 5% of women in their pregnancies in Australia. It is characterised by high maternal blood pressure as well as evidence of an impact on other organ systems including the...
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