Pregnancy and Child Birth

Patient Handouts

Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to our obstetrics practice. Here are some helpful handouts to assist you throughout this wonderful journey.

Amniocentesis

An amniocentesis is a medical procedure performed to sample the fluid around the …

Antenatal Care

The purpose of antenatal care is to improve the health and wellbeing of both mother and…

Assisted Birth

Most babies are born without any need for assistance, but there are times when…

Breech Birth

This pamphlet provides information about the causes and risks of breech…

Caesarean Section

This pamphlet provides information about caesarean setion, risks for mother and…

Chorionic Villus Sampling

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a medical procedure performed on a pregnant…

Depression and Anxiety

It is widely thought that having a baby should be one of the happiest times of your…

Exercise During Pregnancy

There are many benefits to be gained from regular exercise during pregnancy. These…

Fetal Monitoring

During labour the doctor or midwife will monitor your baby’s heart rate to assess…

Group B Streptococcus

This pamphlet provides information about risks of GBS sepsisi. prevention and…

Induction of Labour

In most pregnancies, labour starts naturally between 37 and 42 weeks. A labour that is …

Labour and Birth

In most pregnancies, labour starts naturally between 37 and 42 weeks. A labour that is …

Pain Relief in Labour Child Birth

Every woman experiences pain in a different way depending on emotional…

Planning for Pregnancy

Because a woman’s health and wellbeing before conception can affect her…

Pre-eclampsia and High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force that pushes against your blood vesselwalls each time…

Prenatal Screening for Chromosomal and Genetic Conditions

Our genetic material, or DNA, is organised into 46 packages calledchromosomes some…

RBC Alloimmunisation

Red Blood cell Alloimmunisation is important to diagnose in pregnancy…

The first few weeks following Birth

The first few weeks after having a baby are a time of great change. you may look at…

Travelling During Pregnancy

The first few weeks after having a baby are a time of great change. you may look at…

Umbilical Cord

Umbilical cord blood is the blood remaining in the umbilical cord and placenta…

Vaginal Birth After caesarean section

For many years it was assumed that once a woman had a caesarean section, all…

Why your Weight Matters during Pregnancy

Weight is a very sensitive subject for some women. However, because of the…

Weight Management in Pregnancy

Excess weight has become epidemic in Australia and New Zealand, with about 5 out of 10 women….

Antenatal Care and Routine Tests During Pregnancy

The aim of the antenatal care is to achieve the best outcome…

Reproductive Carrier Screening

Genetic screening options for healthy couples who are planning a pregnancy…

Vaginal Birth vs. Caesarean Section – Pros and Cons

Vaginal Delivery Vs Caesarean Section – Pros and Cons