Bec travelled from her home in Central Queensland to see me for consultation in my office in Norwest NSW. The distance was about 1,500 km and it would have taken almost 17hrs if travelling by road without a break according to Google maps. She had found out about me...
Pregnancy
A probable case of pseudocyesis or a false pregnancy
A midwife woke me at 1.30am this morning to tell me that a patient of mine had presented to the birth unit and told the midwife she was 26 weeks pregnancy with twin pregnancy. She went on to say the patient woman had had an ultrasound scan the day before (Saturday)...
Hope
Marelle had first trimester miscarriages in 2018 and 2019. Later in 2019 she had a pregnancy loss at 22weeks because of spontaneous rupture of membranes with umbilical cord prolapse. In 2021, Marelle had a successful pregnancy. Her pregnancy was complicated by...
Which hospital should I book to have my baby?
I am often asked: Which hospital should I book to have my baby? I will start answering this question by writing about my personal experiences as an obstetrician in private practice. When I started in private practice, I had appointments at the San Hospital (Sydney...
I want to have a baby
It is common for woman to be thinking about becoming a mother from a very young age. When she is playing with her dolls, when she is helping her mother with other siblings, the seed of becoming a mother one day is being planted. So having a baby is the fulfilment of a...
The joy of pregnancy
For many women having a baby is the fulfilment of a lifelong dream When a little girl is playing with her dolls, she is starting to dream of becoming a mummy. She is typically very keen to help her mummy with the care of younger siblings. She is typically keen to...
From tragedy to triumph
When I first met Lauren, my heart went out to her because of her tragic pregnancy history. With her first she miscarried at 9 weeks She lost her second baby at 17 weeks. A boy. She presented to hospital with ruptured membranes. In view of the presentation, she agreed...
Determination
I was pleased to see Marelle again for pregnancy care. She was understandably nervous at her initial visit for this pregnancy because of her obstetric history. She had first trimester miscarriages in 2018 and 2019. Later in 2019 she had another unsuccessful pregnancy....
Was the cervical suture necessary?
Stephanie’s first antenatal visit with me was at 7 weeks and 6 days gestation. It was her second pregnancy, but first ongoing pregnancy. She had had a miscarriage in 2016. She advised me she had had a cervical LLETZ operation and two cone biopsies for management of...
Trust
I was listening to a radio journalist in the car on the way home from the hospital. He said that he and his wife were very nervous with her first labour and childbirth experience as they didn’t really know what was going to happen. He said they were ‘way out of their...
I want to be a mummy
Many patients have told me they started thinking about what it will be like to be a mummy when they were young girls cuddling dolls and pretending their dolls were real babies. Becoming a mother has a very special place in a woman’s heart and for so many women is the...
Checklist for when baby is almost due
I am asked from time to time in advanced pregnancy: “Baby is almost due - what do I need to do?" Pack Your Bag. By about 36 weeks pregnant have your hospital bags packed. Make a written note of last minute items you will need to add. It is better if you should have...
Pregnancy care checklist
Pregnancy care checklist We are often asked about 'what happens when' with pregnancy care. With that question on mind I have put together the table below as a guide. 8 Weeks First visit with me for most patients I will give you a referral for routine pregnancy tests,...
Pregnancy caused blood clotting disorder puts pregnant woman’s life at risk
Recently a patient delivered her third baby. Her previous two deliveries had been managed by another obstetrician. I was advised by the patient that they were uneventful pregnancies and deliveries and so I anticipated similar this time. All was progressing well. She...
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