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DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash
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DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.
DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash :
4.82 out of 5 based on 98 reviews.
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Experience the hydrating goodness of the DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash and Lotion. Clinically proven to provide 48 hour hydration*

Are you in need of a body care regime that goes above and beyond? Meet DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash and Lotion. Designed for dry to extra dry skin, this wash and lotion offers intensive moisturisation to deeply replenish and restore skin smoothness and resilience. Plus, it’s dermatologically tested and free from common irritants, ensuring your skin gets optimal care.

Step 1 Cleanse: DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash

Apply onto a wet puff, wash cloth or hand. Massage into skin. Rinse well. For protective and deep moisturisation, follow with your preferred DermaVeen Body Moisturiser.

Step 2 Moisturise: DermaVeen Extra Hydration Intensive Moisturising Lotion 

Apply liberally after cleansing with your preferred DermaVeen Soap-Free Wash or Shower & Bath Oil to replenish, hydrate and lock in moisture. Apply as often as needed.

Why we love the DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash

You may be aware of the importance of moisturising outside of the shower, but what about in it? Often, we talk about skincare products that can help moisturise the skin, but there are also products you can use in the bath or shower that can help keep your skin hydrated and happy. Who would have thought you could cleanse and hydrate at the same time! The DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash provides a gentle cleansing experience that doesn’t strip your skin of its natural oils. Here are some of the things we love about the DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash:

  • Gentle Cleansing: Removes impurities without causing dryness.
  • Natural Ingredient: Formulated with 100% natural ingredient OatActiv+® to soothe, hydrate and protect sensitive skin.
  • Hydration: Provides clinically proven 48-hour hydration*, ensuring your skin remains soft and moisturised.
  • Daily Use: Ideal for dry to extra dry skin, tosoothe skin prone to itch & irritation with every wash.

Pair with the DermaVeen Extra Hydration Intensive Moisturising Lotion, a lightweight, non-greasy formula, that easily absorbs into the skin. 

This duo offers the ultimate in hydration and skin barrier support. Soothe and nourish your skin with DermaVeen Extra Hydration, for the ultimate long-lasting hydration and comfort for up to 48 hours*.

Dermaveen extra hydration range

The DermaVeen Difference – OatActiv+® for 6 in 1 skin benefits

OatActiv+ is a key ingredient across the DermaVeen range. This multi-action ingredient works on the skin in 6 ways:

  1. Hydrate by acting as a natural emulsifier and humectant, to soften skin.
  2. Prevent skin moisture loss.
  3. Soothe skin prone to itch and irritation through antipruritic and antioxidant properties.
  4. Protect by restoring the fatty matrix between skin cells helping replenish the skin barrier.
  5. Balance the skin’s normal pH levels.
  6. Support skin barrier restoration and repair.

Where to Buy

You can purchase DermaVeen Extra Hydration products at selected retailers such as Priceline, Coles and Woolworths.

*Based on instrumental tests, 2023.

Published 22nd July 2024

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  • Derma-Veen soap free wash

    The DermaVeen soap free wash is a gentle way to bathe and yet feel clean. My son washes his hands when he gets stressed and the DermaVeen helped his skin a lot. The over washing mixed with Winter has been a recipe for disaster, DermaVeen has been great and I would definitely buy again and recommend to others.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Helped my dermatitis

    I absolutely love the DermaVeen wash as it has helped clear my dermatitis on my face. My face is not itchy and less red. It’s such a gentle wash with no nasties and it’s the only wash I will be using on my face now.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Best brand for Eczema prone skin!

    DermaVeen Extra Hydration Wash and intensive moisturiser lotion are an absolute game changer for those who suffer from eczema! My 3 children and I are all long time sufferers of eczema and our skin have all improved incredibly from using these products! We are all able to sleep much better without itching all night and our skin feels soft and hydrated. A friend of mine went to see a skin specialist who prescribed her some eczema cream. She said that the cream hadn't helped her at all and she was going yo try going off dairy to see if that helped. I recommended Dermaveen to her and she said "Sarah you could have saved me $200!! My skin is so much better with DermaVeen!" I highly recommend it!!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Comfortably hydrated skin

    Soap free, I use a pump of this wash on my loofah and wash my body daily. Free from fragrance this wash has been gentle on my skin. Unlike some body washes I use this hydrates my skin instead of stripping it. It leaves my skin feeling completely comfortable and well moisturised.

    After showering daily I use one pump at a time to apply the lotion to my skin. Medium in consistency the lotion is fragrance free, it spreads really well on my skin absorbing really quickly which I like so I can get dressed straight away leaving no sticky feeling just well nourished moisturised skin. Since I’ve been using this my skin has stayed hydrated, itch and flake free. I trust Dermaveen for my family’s skin care and would recommend it to my own family and friends.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • My new everyday wash

    Dermaveen wash has helped my dermatitis on my face so much! My skin was always itchy, red and peeling and after 2 weeks of using the wash it has helped clear my dermatitis drastically. I will only use dermaveen on my skin now.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Hydrating and soothing for dry and sensitive skin

    A perfect choice for everyday use for anyone with dry, sensitive skin. I’ve used this product every day for the last 1.5 weeks and can see that my skin is more hydrated. Also tried this on my 4 year old who suffers from eczema-prone skin and it seems to soothe his skin when he gets a flare up.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Soap-free, super hydrating soothing wash

    I love that it is made of 100% natural product, it’s soap free, super hydrating and soothing. I see a visible difference after using DermaVeen wash. It doesn’t irritate my skin, my skin is softer, more smooth and hydrated for hours after the wash. And it is a perfect duo, by applying the Dermaveen extra hydration moisturising lotion. Love the results!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • We love it!

    Both the soap free wash and extra hydration moisturiser are perfect for my sensitive skin. It hydrates while soothing and I love how soft it leaves my skin. We are using this as a family and it’s even perfect for my toddler’s skin. We absolutely love it.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Smooth, soap-free and soothing

    Having recently experienced a period of itchy skin all over my body, my GP actually recommended that I try using a “soap-free” body wash to see if this would help. She said that I most likely was suffering from the very common condition called “winter itches” where your skin dries out easier in the colder months. So we need to minimise further drying of the skin by using harsh soaps in the shower.

    So when I was given the opportunity to trial this range from Mouths of Mums, I jumped at it.

    I can honestly say that this body wash was mild and calming for my skin. It felt nice and smooth when applied to my skin and a little went a long way.

    As is usual with these types of washes, it had no real scent or fragrance to it. It washed my body well and my itching sensation markedly reduced.

    A great body wash that I can highly recommend to those with dry, itchy and sensitive skin.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Excellent body wash for sensitive skin!

    I have absolutely loved trying this Dermaveen Extra Hydration Gentle Soap-Free body wash! I have quite sensitive skin, which is prone to dryness, redness and irritation. This soap-free wash left my skin feeling fresh and clean, and wonderfully hydrated, without any tightness or irritation. I loved that this wash is fragrance-free, and has the soothing addition of oatmeal. I would highly recommend this soap-free wash to anyone with sensitive skin.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Honestly nothing better than this!

    I have always struggled with my skin so I was up for trying anything!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Gentle wash

    Very gentle body wash, leaves your skin hydrated for longer and no irritations! Definitely recommend it!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • DermaVeen is my new go to!

    So gentle on my skin, no overpowering scents and makes my skin feel so hydrated after every shower! Works so well on my dry skin!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Loveeeee

    I brought this after trialing other product from the dermaveen brand as I was highly impressed and this product has fallen nothing short of amazing. My skin feels so soft after and helps with eczema highly recommend and super affordable too.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Derma-Veen soap free wash

    The DermaVeen soap free wash is a gentle way to bathe and yet feel clean. My son washes his hands when he gets stressed and the DermaVeen helped his skin a lot. The over washing mixed with Winter has been a recipe for disaster, DermaVeen has been great and I would definitely buy again and recommend to others.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Great body wash

    Me and my 5 year old son both used the DermaVeen body wash and I found it great on both of our skin (my son has Sensitive Skin) and this was great on his skin. I will be getting again.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Perfect for all skins

    This was amazing, my family suffer from just a little to extremely from skin conditions, and this was amazing. The packaging was great, eye catching, explained everything well, smelt good and lathered really well.

    And all the family were able to use it l, and was very happy with it. It's currently on the next list for shopping.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • One of the best I've found

    I usually have to test a product for at least a month to tell if my skin starts reacting to it so have managed to trial this soap free wash for just enough time. Luckily I have had no issues with my skin reacting! The scent is not overpowering. I love the ease of using the pump on the bottle, and I come away from the shower feeling fresh and my skin hydrated.

    Overall it is excellent and I will likely buy again as long as the entirely of the packaging is fully recyclable.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Great for sensitive skin

    The Dermaveen soap free wash is perfect for my kids sensitive skin. It doesn’t make their skin irritated or dry or burn their eyes.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Soothing and Soap-Free!

    Winter has been harsh on my skin leaving it dry, scaly and extra sensitive. Using DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap-Free Wash daily has made a noticeable change in my skins condition and feel. My skin is feeling softer, healthier and more hydrated.

    I also encouraged my whole family to switch from their normal body wash and noticed an improvement in my kids skin almost immediately. Will definitely be purchasing!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Helped my dermatitis

    I absolutely love the DermaVeen wash as it has helped clear my dermatitis on my face. My face is not itchy and less red. It’s such a gentle wash with no nasties and it’s the only wash I will be using on my face now.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Amazing!

    DermaVeen Extra Hydration Soap Free Wash is amazing! Smells really fresh and really pleasant,the fragrance is long lasting. Skin feels really clean and really hydrated with lasting effects without drying it out. Highly recommend DermaVeen products.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Very nice

    Hydrate + Nourish your dry, sensitive skin with DermaVeen Extra Hydration range.

    Specially formulated with OatActiv+® for six in one skin benefits, it provides intensive moisturisation for dry to extra dry and sensitive skin, to deeply replenish & restore skin smoothness & resilience. DermaVeen, the plus your skin needs.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Great stuff

    Hydrate + Nourish your dry, sensitive skin with DermaVeen Extra Hydration range.

    Specially formulated with OatActiv for six in one skin benefits, it provides intensive moisturisation for dry to extra dry and sensitive skin, to deeply replenish & restore skin smoothness & resilience. DermaVeen, the plus your skin needs.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Absolutely love

    Since starting the DermaVeen body wash and lotion my skin has never ever felt and looked this good. I am hydrated and have not had a reaction like I do with most products. Being fragrance free is a bonus that's for sure especially if you are reactive to scents or suffer allergies. I highly recommend and have since repurchased both the wash and lotion
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Amazing

    My skin has never felt better. No longer is my skin dry or irritated from using products that I react to which is most. DermaVeen wash is not only fragrance free but made for sensitive skin like mine and I can't recommend enough. Have already repurchased both the wash and lotion
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Easy and great feel.

    A great wash that leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshing.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Best brand for Eczema prone skin!

    DermaVeen Extra Hydration Wash and intensive moisturiser lotion are an absolute game changer for those who suffer from eczema! My 3 children and I are all long time sufferers of eczema and our skin have all improved incredibly from using these products! We are all able to sleep much better without itching all night and our skin feels soft and hydrated. A friend of mine went to see a skin specialist who prescribed her some eczema cream. She said that the cream hadn't helped her at all and she was going yo try going off dairy to see if that helped. I recommended Dermaveen to her and she said "Sarah you could have saved me $200!! My skin is so much better with DermaVeen!" I highly recommend it!!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Gentle of Sensitive Skin

    As I have a family of eczema-prone skin sufferers, I highly recommend layering with both a wash that's gentle and a moisturiser. DermaVeen definitely helps this especially with their oat active formulation. It's gentle on the skin and I feel it prevents the skin from moisture loss.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

  • Soft and soapy

    I have been using daily the DermaVeen Extra Hydration wash, and am so happy with the results! Not only is is soft smelling with a perfect lather, it has done as promised and given me the extra hydration I needed to get through the winter and my third trimester! My flaky, eczema prone skin was moisturised without any irritation, and the confidence I hold in this product has me recommending to all of my friends. Paired with the lotion, this duo from DermaVeen is a must in my households daily shower and moisturising routine.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.
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Article ‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital

‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital

Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.

What if I’m overreacting?
What if I’ve got it wrong?

So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.

It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.

“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.

So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.

“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.

Leticia gets it.

“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”

But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.

Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.

“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process

If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.

Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
  2. Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
  3. Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.

You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.

What should you actually look out for?

Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.

Things like:

  • Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
  • Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
  • Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
  • Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
  • Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
  • Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse

And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.

“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.

“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”

The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.

“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”

Find out more, visit health.nsw.gov.au/raiseit

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with NSW Health to bring you this important article.

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  • You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.

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  • A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!

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  • Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
    So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.

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  • This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.

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  • It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.

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  • How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!

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  • This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.

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  • This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.

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  • I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.

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