Public Pregnancy & Birth Care
Continuity of pregnancy care provider has been repeatedly shown to improve outcomes for both mums and babies. For women wishing to birth as a public patient at Peninsula University Hospital our accredited Women’s Health GPs are available for pregnancy and post-natal care, providing a trusted source of support and guidance and a personalised, holistic approach to
your pregnancy journey. With multidisciplinary support from our clinic midwives and allied health team you will be cared for in a manner that provides the for best outcomes for you both. In house support from our specialist obstetricians is also available should the need arise.
Whilst each pregnancy is managed with
an individualised plan, for well women with an uncomplicated medical or obstetric history a standard schedule of care is generally recommended. The care plan outline helps you to understand when and why your visits are scheduled.
Review of medical & pregnancy history.
Dating Ultrasound
Discussion regarding screening options
Pregnancy care planning
Review early pregnancy investigations
Emotional & wellbeing check in
Prepare hospital booking checklist
Genetic & risk screening bloods performed by 4cyte Pathology at Bundle House
Performed by Peninsula Imaging at Bundle House
Bedside ultrasound scan
Performed by Peninsula Imaging at Bundle House
Review of ultrasound and results
Bedside ultrasound scan
Boostrix Vaccination
Second trimester pathology Including diabetes screening this visit
Bedside ultrasound scan
Review of bloods
Third trimester planning
Mental Health and well-being review
Anti D injection if needed
Bedside ultrasound scan
Maternal wellbeing review
RSV vaccination, Anti D injection if needed
3rd Trimester growth and wellbeing scan Performed by Peninsula Imaging at Bundle House
Pelvic floor & birth preparation with Physio (optional)
Review of all results and assessments
Bedside ultrasound scan
Birth plan review
Feeding plans & antenatal expressing education
GBS Screening
Bedside ultrasound scan
Maternal wellbeing review
