Bookings, referral process and contacts
RPA Women and Babies and Canterbury Hospital have specific procedures for referring and booking a woman into the hospital for both routine and specialist pregnancy related clinics. Be aware that this process differs between hospitals. NB. Some specialist clinics may require additional referral forms to be completed by the referring GP.
All women should arrange their first hospital "booking in" appointment ASAP. This visit should be scheduled for ~ 12-14 weeks gestation.
GPs should discuss the various
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and pregnancy pathway based on a woman's individual needs.
It is important if you see a woman in the first trimester who you may consider a risk of complication of pregnancy that they can be referred for early review and do not have to wait until their first hospital "booking in" appointment. These women should be referred to the hospital antenatal clinic (ANC) for triage. The ANC will determine the timing and clinic allocation.
There may be specific indications for discussion, consultation and/or transfer of care when first discussing a woman’s needs during initial visits. Indications are outlined in the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral. These cover medical conditions, pre-existing gynaecological disorders, previous obstetric history and indications developed during pregnancy. The main purpose of the indication list is to provide a guide for risk-selection.
How to refer a woman
Select the hospital and the pregnancy risk level to view the referral process:
- Canterbury Hospital - Low risk pregnancy
- Canterbury Hospital - Early or high risk pregnancy
- RPA Women and Babies - Low risk pregnancy
- RPA Women and Babies - Early or high risk pregnancy
- RPA Birth Centre
- Midwifery Group Practice - RPA 9515 8864 or Canterbury 0467 721 622
Step | Action required | Required by |
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1 | Check if the woman lives within the hospital postcode boundary. | GP or woman |
2 | Assess if the woman has identifiable risk factors and needs to be referred for early specialist consult. If yes, follow early or urgent high risk referral process. |
GP |
3 | Phone the hospital on 9787 0250 or 9787 0560 to arrange first hospital appointment. | GP or woman |
4 | The woman will be given her first hospital appointment date and time at the time of booking. | Hospital staff |
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Complete the following and give to the woman to bring to her first hospital appointment:
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GP |
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Bring the following to the first hospital appointment:
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Woman |
RPA Women and Babies - low risk pregnancy
Step | Action required | Required by |
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1 | Check if the woman lives within the hospital postcode boundary. | GP or woman |
2 | Complete the on-line interactive booking form. | GP or woman |
3 | Assess if the woman has identifiable risk factors and needs to be referred for early specialist consult. If yes, follow early or high risk referral process. |
GP |
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Complete the following and give to the woman to bring to her first hospital appointment:
DO NOT fax this form for referral of routine/low risk women. |
GP |
5 | The woman will be contacted via mail (~2-3 weeks) with a letter noting her first hospital appointment date and further information required to be brought to the appointment. | Hospital staff |
6 | Bring all information outlined in the letter from the hospital together with completed pdf Obstetric Referral Form (336 KB) and antenatal record card to the first appointment, otherwise the appointment may be rescheduled. | Woman |
RPA Birth Centre
Women should contact the Birth Centre directly on ph. 9515 6405 ( Mon- Fri 8.00am- 4.00pm) to arrange first information session.
Canterbury Hospital - early or high risk pregnancy
Step | Action required | Required by |
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1 | Check if the woman lives within the hospital postcode boundary. | GP or woman |
2 | Phone Midwifery Unit Manager on 9787 0557 or GP Liaison Midwife on 0425 230 662 to discuss further (if required). If urgent, page O&G Registrar through hospital switchboard on 9787 0000. |
GP |
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Complete pdf Obstetric Referral Form (451 KB) Ensure adequate clinical information is documented. This should include:
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GP |
4 | Fax Obstetric Referral Form to antenatal clinic on 9787 0431 (only fax referrals for high risk or urgent referrals) Upon assessment, women may be referred to RPA Women and Babies. |
GP |
5 | Complete the antenatal "yellow" record card and give to the woman to bring with her to her specialist consult. | GP |
6 | The woman will be contacted via phone of her specialist consult. Women will be informed about additional information required to be bought to the appointment. | Hospital staff |
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Bring the following to the hospital appointment:
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Woman |
If you are uncertain about the best approach for referring a woman, or if the woman requires urgent review, contact relevant hospital O&G registrar on call or contact GP Liaison Midwife (0425 230 662
RPA Women and Babies - early or urgent high risk pregnancy
Step | Action required | Required by |
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1 | Check if the woman lives within the hospital postcode boundary. | GP or woman |
2 | Complete the on-line interactive hospital booking form. | GP |
3 | Phone GP Liaison Midwife on 0425 230 662 to discuss further (if required). If urgent, page O&G Registrar through hospital switchboard on 9515 6111. |
GP |
4 |
Complete GP
pdf
Obstetric Referral Form
(336 KB)
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GP |
5 | Fax Obstetric Referral Form to the antenatal clinic on 9515 3454 (only fax referrals for urgent or high risk consults). All referrals will be triaged by the antenatal clinic and the hospital will determine the timing and allocation to specialist clinic/s. This will ensure that all women are booked to commence their antenatal care. |
GP |
6 | Complete antenatal "yellow" record card and give to the woman to bring to her specialist consult | GP |
7 | Woman will be contacted regarding her clinic appointment and any additional information required to be bought to the appointment. | Hospital staff |
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Bring the following to the hospital appointment:
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Woman |
If you are uncertain about the best approach for referring a woman, or if the woman requires urgent review, contact hospital's O&G Registrar on call or contact GP Liaison Midwife ph. 0425 230 662
How to import templates
These templates have been specifically made to be imported to your software or for use by printing out and handwriting in the form itself. The following documents can be downloaded to provide instructions on how to import these templates to your program of choice.
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Importing templates into Best Practice from CESPHN website
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Importing templates into Medical Director from CESPHN website
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RPA Women and Babies
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First Antenatal Appointment Booking Form
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Obstetrics Referral Form (RPA Women and Babies) To be completed by GP:
Note this is a standardised referral form and is not a hospital booking form. Women are required to arrange their first hospital " booking in" appointment via First Antenatal Visit Booking Form (as above) |
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Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine Referral Form ( RPA Women and Babies)
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Gynaecology Referral Form
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RPA Pathology Form – Combined First Trimester Screening
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Reproductive Medicine Clinic Fax referral to DREI 9515 7976 |
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology Physiotherapy Referral Form Referrals will be prioritised with higher priority given to patients with:
*Please note referrals for carpal tunnel syndrome can be made directly to RPA Hand Clinic by emailing referral form to rpahandreferrals@sswahs.nsw.gov.au Referrals will be prioritised according to severity/ urgency and may involve a telephone consult prior to face-to-face appointment |
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Antenatal Thyroid Clinic Referral Form |
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Clinical Genetics/Medical Genomics Referral Form | ![]() |
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EPAS Referral Form | ![]() |
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Hepatitis B Referral Form | ![]() |
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Hepatitis C referral Form | ![]() |
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Psychosocial Referral Form - to ensure referral is received contact Perinatal Mental Health
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St John of God Free Medicare Funded Psychiatric Service . The clinic provides short term assessment, therapy, and treatment plan. The woman is referred back to the GP for ongoing management. This clinic is designed for low income families and requires that the GP means test the patient prior to referral |
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Canterbury Hospital
Maternity bookings within Sydney Local Health District (SLHD)
For women who live in SLHD, bookings to RPA Women and Babies and Canterbury hospitals will be initially made according to hospital postcode boundaries. Transfers between hospitals will be according to existing hospital protocols.
Maternity bookings external to SLHD
There are currently no restrictions on bookings to either maternity hospital where place of residence is external to SLHD. This process will be monitored closely by the hospitals to ensure the needs of women requiring maternal care are met.
RPA Women and Babies referral postcodes
Suburbs (A-D) |
Suburbs (E-N) |
Suburbs (P-Z) |
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ABBOTSFORD |
2046 |
ENFIELD |
2136 |
PETERSHAM |
2049 |
ANNANDALE |
2038 |
ENMORE |
2042 |
PYRMONT |
2009 |
ALEXANDRIA |
2015 |
ERSKINVILLE |
2043 |
REDFERN |
2016 |
ASHFIELD |
2131 |
FIVE DOCK |
2046 |
RHODES |
2138 |
BALMAIN |
2041 |
FOREST LODGE |
2037 |
RODD POINT |
2046 |
BIRCHGROVE |
2041 |
GLEBE |
2037 |
ROZELLE |
2039 |
BREAKFAST POINT |
2137 |
HABERFIELD |
2045 |
RUSSELL LEA |
2046 |
BURWOOD |
2134 |
HAYMARKET |
2000 |
ST PETERS |
2044 |
BURWOOD HEIGHTS |
2136 |
HOMEBUSH |
2140 |
STANMORE |
2048 |
CABARITA |
2137 |
HOMEBUSH WEST |
2140 |
STRATHFIELD |
2135 |
CAMPERDOWN |
2050 |
LEICHHARDT |
2040 |
STRATHFIELD NORTH |
2137 |
CANADA BAY |
2046 |
LEWISHAM |
2049 |
STRAWBERRY HILLS |
2010 |
CHIPPENDALE |
2008 |
LIBERTY GROVE |
2138 |
PROOF OF RESIDENCE REQUIRED |
2012 |
CHISWICK |
2046 |
LILYFIELD |
2040 |
SUMMER HILL |
2130 |
CONCORD |
2137 |
MACDONALDTOWN |
2042 |
SYDENHAM |
2044 |
CONCORD WEST |
2138 |
MARRICKVILLE |
2204 |
TAVERNERS HILL |
2040 |
CROYDON |
2132 |
MARRICKVILLE METRO |
2204 |
TEMPE | 2044 |
DARLINGTON |
2008 |
MARRICKVILLE SOUTH |
2204 |
ULTIMO | 2007 |
DOBROYD POINT |
2045 |
MORTLAKE |
2137 |
WAREEMBA | 2046 |
DRUMMOYNE |
2047 |
NEWTOWN |
2042 |
WATERLOO | 2017 |
DULWICH HILL |
2203 |
Canterbury Hospital referral postcodes
Suburbs (A-D) |
Suburbs (E-N) |
Suburbs (P-Z) |
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ASHBURY |
2193 |
EARLWOOD |
2206 |
PEAKHURST HTS |
2210 |
BARDWELL PARK/ |
2207 |
ENFIELD SOUTH |
2133 |
PUNCHBOWL |
2196 |
BELFIELD |
2191 |
HURLSTONE PARK |
2193 |
RIVERWOOD |
2210 |
BELMORE |
2192 |
KINGSGROVE/ |
2208 |
ROSELANDS |
2196 |
BEVERLY HILLS |
2209 |
LAKEMBA |
2195 |
SOUTH BELMORE |
2192 |
BEXLEY/ |
2207 |
LUGARNO |
2210 |
STRATHFIELD SOUTH |
2136 |
CAMPSIE |
2194 |
NARWEE |
2209 |
UNDERCLIFFE |
2206 |
CANTERBURY |
2193 |
WILEY PARK | 2195 | ||
CLEMTON PARK | 2206 | ||||
CROYDON PARK | 2133 |
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RPA Women and Babies
Clinic/Service | Phone | Fax | Pager (Call 95156111 to page) | Referral Form | |||||||
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Antenatal Clinic (ANC) The ANC serves as the centralised intake for a number of specialty clinics, including:
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95157101 |
95153454 95157452 |
# 80444 # 88488 (after hrs) |
On-line Booking Form to arrange first hospital appointment
pdf Obstetric Referral Form (336 KB)
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ANSC GP Liaision Midwife (Clare Jordan) | 0425230662 | ||||||||||
Aboriginal Liaison Midwife ( Mon-Thurs) |
95156586 0436 649 008 |
# 87292 | |||||||||
Birth Centre | 95156405 ( Mon- Fri 8.00am-4.00pm) |
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Midwifery Group Practice | 95158864 | ||||||||||
Delivery Ward General Enquiries Direct Line for GPs |
95158420 95158444 |
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Diabetes Centre | 95155888 | 95155820 | |||||||||
Genetic Counselling | 95155080 | 95155490 | pdf Referral Form (77 KB) | ||||||||
Gynaecology Clinic | 95153454 ONLY | document Referral Form (46 KB) | |||||||||
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0429728608 (Mon-Sun 8.00-4.00pm) |
Referral Form | |||||||||
Executive Unit – RPA Women and Babies Director of Women's Health, Neonatology and Paediatrics |
95158356 | ||||||||||
Fetal Medicine Unit (Ultrasound Dept) cFTS, NIPT, CVS, Amniocentesis, Ultrasound rpafmu@health.nsw.gov.au |
95156042 |
95156579 | #81414 (high risk results only) |
pdf Referral Form (497 KB) | |||||||
Hepatitis B (HBV) | 95156228 | 95155182 | |||||||||
Hepatitis C (HCV) | 95157049 | 95155182 | |||||||||
Lactation Consultant | 95158422 | ||||||||||
Midwifery Unit Manager | 95157935 | ||||||||||
Midwives Desk | 95158090 | ||||||||||
Parent Education | 95155284 | ||||||||||
Perinatal Mental Health | 95155873 | Referral Form | |||||||||
Physiotherapy | 95159853 | 95159751 | pdf Referral Form (77 KB) | ||||||||
Sexual Health Clinic | 95153131 | ||||||||||
Social Work | 95156616 | ||||||||||
Thyroid Clinic | 95157225 | 95158728 | document Referral Form (180 KB) |
Canterbury Hospital
Clinic/Service | Phone | Fax | Pager (Call 9787 0000 to page) | |
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GP Liaison Midwife | 0425230662 | |||
Faxing results to ANC | 97870431 | |||
Antenatal appointment bookings | 97870250 97870560 |
pdf Obstetric Referral Form (451 KB) | ||
Birthing Unit | 97870555 97870554 |
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Midwifery Group Practice | 0467721622 | |||
Diabetes Educator CNC | 97870248 | |||
Midwife Practitioner | 97870572 | # 82220 | ||
Midwifery Unit Manager | 97870577 | # 81569 | ||
Midwives Desk | 97870183 | |||
Perinatal Mental Health | 97870000 | # 82062 | ||
Social Work | 97870121 |
All referrals for specialist consults will be triaged by the antenatal clinic and the hospital will determine the timing and allocation to specialist clinic/s. This will ensure that all women are booked to commence their antenatal care.
The Obstetric Referral Form is required to completed for all referrals ensuring adequate clinical information is documented including:
- Reason for referral
- Weeks gestation/EDB to assist triage
- Previous obstetric history
- Gynaecological disorders
- Medical conditions including treatment, medications, specialists (name & location)and attach any recent specialist letters
- Any other issues
Routine clinics
Clinic/Service | Purpose | Day and time |
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Antenatal Booking Clinic | This clinic is the first contact women have with the hospital. Women will be triaged according to their current clinical risk utilising the National Midwifery Referral Guidelines. Women triaged as Category A "low risk", will either see a midwife or ANSC GP for routine second visit ~ 20-22 weeks. Women triaged as Category B or C may require a 2nd visit to determine responsibility of care. |
Held regularly |
Birth after Caesarean (BAC) | For women who have had a previous Caesarean Section for review for possible vaginal birth. Women with known:
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Thursday PM |
Midwives Antenatal Clinic |
Low risk antenatal women are encouraged to attend. |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday |
Registrars Antenatal Clinic | GP ANSC patients are seen at 37 and 41 weeks or as required clinically. Women with a breech presentation detected at 36-37 weeks are referred to breech clinic directly for review to discuss external cephalic version (ECV)/ birth options with Obstetrician and CMC. | Monday AM Wednesday AM Thursday PM |
VMO Visit Clinic | Women triaged as Category B or C from Booking Visit are referred to this clinic from Booking visit for obstetric review. Confirmation of care option for the remainder of their pregnancy | Monday AM/PM Wednesday PM Thursday PM |
Specialist pregnancy related clinics and services
Clinic/Service | Purpose |
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Diabetic Clinic |
Women identified with:
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Offered as an outpatient service. An antenatal assessment comprises: Urinalysis, PET bloods, 3 x blood pressure readings at 1 hr intervals, CTG (>28 weeks), USS - either Growth & Wellbeing or Wellbeing, Medical review. Follow the steps below for booking:
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Genetics Service |
Women identified with:
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Hypertensive/ |
Women identified with:
There are options for referral depending on clinical urgency:
pdf Referral Form (336 KB) is required to be completed |
Medical Obstetric Clinic |
Women identified with: Pre-pregnancy conditions
All pregnant women satisfying one or more criteria will be transferred for review and/or management by this clinic. pdf Referral Form (336 KB) is required to be completed |
Perinatal Psychiatry Service | Women identified with:
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Perinatal and Family Support Clinic |
Women identified with:
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Thyroid Antenatal Clinic | Referral Form is required to be completed |
Twin + pregnancies | Women identified with:
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Young Parent’s Clinic | Women identified:
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Specialist womens clinic
pdf Gynaecology Referral Form (333 KB) is required to be completed. Fax referral to 9515 3454 ONLY. Women will be triaged into appropriate clinic upon referral.
Note: Women requiring a Colposcopy should be refer to RPA Lifehouse NOT RPA Women and Babies.
Clinic | Service | Day and time |
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Clinic | Women with:
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Wednesday AM |
Endometriosis Clinic |
Initial assessment of:
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Monday PM |
Gynaecology Clinic |
Women with:
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Monday PM |
Pelvic Floor |
Initial assessment of:
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Friday AM |
Recurrent Miscarriage |
Women who have had:
Seeking pre-conception advice and investigations. |
Tuesday PM |
Specialist Contraception Clinic |
GP referral or referral from other RPAH specialty units. Women with:
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Tuesday PM |
Canterbury Hospital
Women requiring complex or specialised care may be transferred to RPA Women and Babies. Contact Midwifery Unit Manager on 9787 0577 to discuss further.
Women with BMI >50 or weight ≥150kg, pre-existing Type 1 diabetes, MC twins or a major medical problem would be referred directly to RPA Women and Babies.
Routine Clinics
Clinic/Service | Purpose | Day and time |
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Antenatal Booking Clinic | This clinic is generally the first contcat women have with the hopsital. Women will be triaged according to their current clinical risk utilising the National Midwifery Referral Guidelines.
Women triaged as Category A: ‘low risk’ will have either midwifery or ANSC model of care. If Midwife care, the woman will see a midwife for routine second visit 20 – 22wks. If ANSC, the women will see an obstetrician for 2nd antenatal visit. Women triaged as Category B or C will require an obstetrician for 2nd antenatal visit to determine a management plan and responsibility of care |
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Birth after Caesarean (BAC) |
For women who have had a previous Caesarean Section for review for possible vaginal birth. BAC Education Sessions are available and women can be seen by a specialist BAC midwife |
Thursday AM, PM |
Doctors Antenatal Clinic (O&G Staff specilaists, RMO, SRMO, VMO, Registrars) |
Women triaged Category A/B , B B/C & C are seen through these clinic. Review and assessment of responsibiity of care at 2nd visits by Obstetrician. Futher discussion ~ 36 weeks if women has had a previous Caesarean and is wanting a vaginal birth by senior obstetrician. Consents for elective C/S. |
Monday AM |
Endocrine Clinic |
Women identified with:
Referral Form is required to be completed and Fax 9787 0431
Referral Form is required to be completed and Fax 9787 0431 |
Wednesday AM, PM |
Diabetes Education Clinic |
Small group education for women newly diagnosed and those with pre-existing diabetes. These must be prior booked and will be arranged following processing of the endocrine referral form and results |
Friday AM |
Genetics Service |
Women identified with:
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Referrals to RPAH
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Midwives Clinic |
Low risk antenatal clinic. ANSC women are seen by midwife at 30 and 37 weeks hospital visit during routine doctors clinic (to utilise the variety of interpreters) |
Monday PM Tuesday AM, PM Wednesday PM Thursday AM Friday AM, PM |
Preconception – Endocrine Clinic |
Preconception advice for women with pre-existing diabetes, thyroid conditions, polycystic ovaries. |
Outpatient Clinic |
Midwifery Group Practice | This is a continuity of care model were the woman has her antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care provided by a small group of midwives. Women will be referred for medical review if clinically indicated |