Obstetrician Bella Vista |
Obstetrics
- Professional, personalised and friendly care
- 4D ultrasound scanning at every antenatal visit
- Knowledge, understanding and accommodation of your personal childbirth requests
- Easily accessed pregnancy information and communication.
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Our Obstetric Services
Planning your Pregnancy
Your journey towards pregnancy begins with planning your pregnancy even before you embark on the path to conceive. We strongly recommend that you strive for optimal health before taking that important step. This entails maintaining a reasonable level of fitness, adhering to a nutritious and well-balanced diet, and avoiding excess weight. Being in peak health can significantly enhance your chances of conceiving sooner and experiencing a smooth and trouble-free pregnancy and delivery. Your physical and emotional well-being can profoundly influence the well-being of your future child. If you have any pre-existing health issues, it is crucial to ensure they are optimally managed before attempting to conceive.
It is advisable to consult your doctor or our obstetrician office prior to conceiving so that your management plan, medications, and other relevant factors can be carefully reviewed and adjusted in consideration of pregnancy. Even if you haven’t encountered any previous health concerns or high-risk pregnancy, it is a prudent idea to schedule a pre-pregnancy planning appointment with your general practitioner. During this obstetrician visit, your overall health, pap smear, vaccination history, and any potential issues can be assessed and addressed as needed.
Antenatal Care
Congratulations – You’re pregnant!
The next step in your pregnancy journey with us is your first antenatal visit. At this initial visit, Dr Sykes will spend time getting to know you and your expectations. We allow plenty of time for this visit, so you don’t feel rushed. We take your full medical history including any past pregnancies or high-risk pregnancies, and conduct a sufficient physical examination as appropriate.
What should you bring to your appointment?
- Referral letter from your doctor
- Any relevant past medical history
- Any pathology and scan results that may be relevant
- Your Medicare and health fund details (if you are in a health fund)
All antenatal patients can have an ultrasound scan during an obstetrician visit at Bella Vista, with any photos and videos exported to a personalised USB drive provided by us, for free!
Subsequent antenatal visits are a great way to check your progress throughout pregnancy, your wellbeing, and the wellbeing of your baby. It can also help to identify any problems, address any queries or concerns you may have and start planning your delivery, such as whether to deliver in a public or private practice, pelvic pain, safe medications, treatment costs, and more.
- Every 4-6 weeks until 28 weeks
- Every 2-3 weeks until 36 weeks
- Weekly until delivery
At these visits, you are welcome to bring your partner as well as your parents or friends if they wish to see the baby’s ultrasound. We also check:
- Your blood pressure
- Abdomen palpation
- Your baby’s wellbeing and growth via an ultrasound
- Urine testing for protein and sugar
- Weight
Please bring along a list of any questions, concerns or special requests. We want to provide you with personalised care and satisfy any concerns and requests, so you can make informed decisions.
Labour and Delivery
We are here to support you and provide care throughout your entire labour and delivery journey. When you go into labour and your contractions are getting stronger and every 10 minutes, phone either the Norwest Birthing Unit or the San Maternity Birthing Unit. Here, the midwife will advise me of your admission, progress and the wellbeing of you and your baby, and provide individual care.
Frequently Asked Labour Questions:
Do you have a particular opinion on Birthing Positions?
What if I need Pain Relief?
Can you Induce my Labour?
Can my Partner Stay with me?
Postnatal Care
At this time, your baby will also need to be checked by your paediatrician. While Dr Sykes will not be examining your baby in your postnatal visit, we encourage you to bring your new baby with you so our staff can share in your special celebration.
Want to know more about our Obstetric Services or book an appointment with Dr Sykes?
Contact us today or give us a call on 02 9680 3004.
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- Monday all day 9.00am to 4.30pm
- Tuesday all day 9.00am to 4.30pm
- Wednesday all day 9.00am to 4.30pm
- Thursday morning 9.00am to 12.30pm
- Thursday alternate afternoons 2.00pm to 4.30pm
- Friday alternate mornings 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Friday afternoon 2.00pm to 4.30pm
- Saturday mornings 9.30am to 12.00 midday*
*Saturday morning appointments are not available for initial antenatal visit.
Fax: (02) 9680 1499