Neonatology

Inpatient

We see babies in the Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit (GSNU) and the maternity ward at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).

Who can use this service?

• Any newborn baby admitted to the GSNU or maternity ward with a referral to physiotherapy

Who do we see?

• Premature babies
• Newborn babies with conditions that affect their bones, muscles and joints
• Newborn babies with movement or developmental needs
• Newborn babies with injuries such as fractures

What treatments do we provide?

• Education to parents, families and caregivers
• Exercises and stretches
• Splinting and casting
• Developmental support

Outpatient Services

Who can use this service?

• Babies who were admitted to RBWH and who live within the RBWH or The Prince Charles Hospital catchments

How to use this service?

• To use this service, you must have a referral
• A referral can be made by a medical professional (eg. paediatrician or GP) or RBWH physiotherapist

Who do we see?

• Premature babies
• Newborn babies with conditions that affect their bones, muscles and joints, such as positional talipes
• Newborn babies with movement or developmental needs
• Newborn babies with injuries such as fractures

What services do we offer?

• Outpatient Clinics
  • We provide treatment of conditions such as positional talipes
  • These appointments can be offered face to face, telehealth or over the phone
• Baby Playgroups
  • These face to face playgroups are offered to families who spent time in (GSNU)
  • We assess baby’s movements and development in a supportive environment
• Baby Massage Class
  • In this two part face to face series we teach families how to massage their baby and support their baby’s development
• Growth and Development Clinic
  • In this clinic we review babies and children at high risk of developmental delay within a team of doctors and psychologists. (Ideally link to their page but they don’t have one)

What to bring?

• Please see the FAQ webpage for more information
• Please dress your baby/ child in comfortable clothes
• Bring baby wipes, nappies, spare clothes and snacks

Other helpful websites

• Raising Children – The Australian Parenting Website