Your first pregnancy appointment
Two lines on that pregnancy test?!
This is not a drill! Head straight to the GP for your first pregnancy appointment, do not pass go, do not collect $200.
(Although you could use it, kids are truly expensive).
As a GP for pregnancy, I can help you get your pregnancy off to the healthiest possible start so you can relax and enjoy this special time (as long as you’re not feeling absolutely revolting, although if you are I can help with that too!).
I can help you with early pregnancy care (what this page is about), or alternatively GP shared care.
When I do your early pregnancy care, you see me for your pregnancy appointments until we transition your care to your obstetrician or midwife. If going public you will usually see me for 3-4 visits. If going private it will be 1-2 visits (no problem if you’re not sure, I can take you through all the options).
During your first pregnancy appointment, we will cover:
Your medical history, including any risk factors
Information on things like prenatal vitamins, what you can eat, what medications are safe and what vaccinations are recommended in pregnancy
Early pregnancy blood tests
Genetic testing, if not already done
Your first pregnancy ultrasound
Referral to a private obstetrician, if applicable
What to do if you feel sick / start throwing up
What to do if something goes wrong (and what to look out for)
Any other questions you might have eg “can I still have my morning latte / colour my hair / lift weights / do this other thing I like to do?”
In subsequent early pregnancy appointments, we will cover:
Any genetic risks in you or your partner
First trimester screening, including NIPT and combined screening
Additional early testing you might need including fetal rhesus screening or early glucose tolerance test
Referral into the public system and how to make your first appointment
Fetal morphology ultrasound
Later on in your pregnancy,
you’re welcome to come back and see me for antenatal breastfeeding preparation (between 28 and 34 weeks gestation is best).
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First appointment (30 mins):
Fee: $205
Medicare rebate: $46.75
Out of pocket: $158.25
Further appointments (15/30 mins):
Fee: $115/205
Medicare rebate: $46.75
Out of pocket: $68.25/158.25
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Click here to book online, OR
Call Garema Place Surgery on 6257 1000 and request a first pregnancy appointment with me.
If you are booking online but feel you need an earlier appointment, please call the practice on the number above - we may be able to fit you in earlier.
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Yourself
Your partner if you have one (helpful, not compulsory)
Any health information or test results you think might be important (no problem if you don’t have anything yet, we’ll do all the relevant tests)