Yes you will need a referral from your GP. This allows claiming through Medicare and Health fund (when applicable). A GP referral will last for 12 months. A specialist referral only lasts for 3 months.
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Yes you will need a referral from your GP. This allows claiming through Medicare and Health fund (when applicable). A GP referral will last for 12 months. A specialist referral only lasts for 3 months.
The first visit is an extended consultation where a full history is taken. We try and see new pregnancies between 6-9 weeks depending on circumstances. At this visit an ultrasound is performed to document and date the pregnancy. Issues relating to the pregnancy are discussed. If possible it is desirable for your partner to attend this visit allowing Dr Simpson to get to know both of you as well as answer any pertinent questions.
Costing will be provided on contact with Dr Simpson's secretarial staff. The management fee is payable per pregnancy, beyond this all visits are bulk billed. There is consideration made for members of the nursing profession. Dr Simpson’s office number: 02 9540 4676.
Subsequent visits, once the pregnancy is established, antenatal patients are seen approximately monthly till 28 weeks, then fortnightly until 36 weeks then weekly thereafter till delivery. Dr Simpson will deliver your baby and see you daily until you go home. Antenatal sessions are typically Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.
Dr Simpson uses his ultrasound machine to monitor the pregnancy. However, specialists ultrasound referrals are employed for antenatal diagnostic tests at 12 weeks and for a full morphological study at 19-20 weeks. Occasionally, other scans are performed for various reasons.
Dr Simpson feels that it is a very sensible and healthy concept to continue exercise into pregnancy at a level at which you are accustomed to performing. No new goals should be set, but a steady, rhythmical level of exercise consistent with what you are conditioned to. As the pregnancy progresses the level of the excercise falls accordingly and you should listen to your body's needs.
A series of routine tests are performed at the beginning of the pregnancy. These are organized by your GP or Dr Simpson. A repeat blood count, antibody screen and diabetic screen are performed at 28 weeks. Other blood tests are ordered as necessary.
Influenza injection and Whooping cough vaccination in the third trimester, are both recommended for pregnant women in Sydney.
A Gynaecology check is an examination of blood pressure, thyroid, lymph nodes, abdomen, pelvis and a pap smear to exclude any problems. If you are over 35, a breast exam is also recommended. An ultrasound is performed to assess the ovaries and other pelvic organs.
A pap smear is a simple screening test which looks for abnormalities. Once discovered the cervix needs closer assessment and we do this by performing a colposcopy.
A Colposcopy is a close examination of the cervix using a bright light source and magnification to ascertain abnormalities of the cervix. If found a tiny biopsy may be taken. This is performed in the rooms.
The postnatal visit at six weeks is usually a good time to follow up on any problems, discuss any issues pertaining to the delivery, perform a pap smear if indicated and plan any contraceptive needs.
Dr Simpson delivers at Kareena Private Hospital in the Sutherland Shire.
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