Obstetrics: Female Obstetricians Specialists Sydney

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Alana Obstetrics Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to Alana Healthcare for Women! At Alana, we know how exciting it is to find out you are expecting a baby, but the process of choosing the best obstetric care can be daunting. With so many options available, there is a lot to consider, but here are some of the ways we offer excellent antenatal care for you and your baby in your pregnancy.

All Female Obstetric Team
Having a baby is a time when you need to be comfortable “letting go” a little with your treating team! (Often women refer to this as “losing their dignity”, but at Alana we like to think we are able to keep things as dignified as possible, respecting everyone’s privacy). At Alana you have only female obstetricians looking after you. All female care may be more comfortable to some women, whether out of personal choice or for religious reasons, particularly when having a baby. It also adds an extra connection considering we are mums too! At Alana, you will be looked after by an all-female obstetric team, providing you with the best antenatal care and making sure that your pregnancy and birth experience is as comfortable for you as possible.

Obstetric Group Practice
The obstetricians at Alana were the first obstetric group practice in Sydney when we started our practice in 2014. Since that time we have grown and changed, but the concept remains the same. You will have one primary obstetrician looking after you for your pregnancy, but will also have antenatal visits with the other obstetricians in the group which means you get to meet all of us prior to the big day. Whoever is on call to deliver your baby on that day will be a familiar face. In addition, we have weekly meetings where all of our antenatal patients, including those at high risk, are discussed, ensuring that if there are any complications you are receiving the best obstetric care from not just one, but multiple specialist obstetricians.

24 hour on-call service
Our obstetricians understand that in providing you with the best care, that includes having a well-rested person to deliver your baby. We rotate the on-call roster daily or second daily which means that there will always be a fresh, familiar face to deliver your baby. In addition, we are available to be contacted 24 hours a day if you have an urgent concern in your pregnancy. As well as the on-call phone service, the Prince of Wales Private Hospital delivery suite can be contacted, with midwives available to answer your concerns after 20 weeks.

We are all Mums
The obstetricians at Alana all have children of our own. We know what it is like to experience pregnancy and childbirth (in all of its forms!). We also know what it is like having to look after a new baby with all its insecurities and challenges. We are more than happy to discuss non-medical things with you, for example, what baby essentials to buy, picking the right pram etc. Our holistic care involves your wellbeing and we try as best as we can prepare you for the immediate postpartum period (first 6 weeks after the birth). You can be reassured that we know what you are going through from both the highs and the lows (morning sickness anyone?!).

Delivery choices
At Alana, our obstetricians are happy to support you in aspiring to the mode of delivery that is best for you. We understand that having a low intervention birth may be your preference, or that you wish to have an elective caesarean delivery. We do support active labour and various positions for birth (including standing, all-fours, side-lying, and reclining). During your antenatal care, we will discuss the pros and cons of all methods of delivery and do our best to support you to achieve your wishes. At times, there are medical reasons which mean that there is only one option to deliver your baby and in those circumstances the reasons behind this will be fully explained. At the end of the day, we appreciate that often the baby will decide for us the method of delivery and we need to go along with what they are telling us!

Physiotherapy in Pregnancy
Pregnancy causes our bodies to change and bloom in lots of different ways, some which are wanted (gorgeous thick hair and smooth complexion) and some which are not (back and pelvic pain, muscle cramps, reflux etc). That is why at Alana we think that the best way to keep these changes in check is with a visit to our specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapists. Part of your recommended antenatal visits at Alana includes a check-up with our physiotherapists mid-way through the pregnancy. As well as discussing some of the normal musculoskeletal changes of pregnancy, we offer therapies based on issues specific to your body as required. We want you to feel your best throughout the pregnancy.

One aspect of pregnancy and childbirth that is not often mentioned (until it is too late) is the effect it can have on your pelvic floor muscles. It is commonly thought that almost all women will have some degree of issue with their bladder postnatally, but this does not need to be the case. Our physiotherapists and obstetricians will guide you through pelvic floor preparation for childbirth, postnatal recovery and strengthening with the aim of ensuring the best outcome for your active future. A routine postnatal check with our physiotherapists will also assess abdominal muscle separation and give you a plan for getting back into exercise after you have your baby. Our specialist women’s health physiotherapists are well known and respected in Sydney and Australia for being experts in their field, which is part of our commitment to provide you with the best quality obstetric care available.

To Make An Appointment
At Alana, we are dedicated to providing the best obstetric care possible, from the early days to your post-partum check-up and beyond. Sometimes you need to meet a few obstetricians before you find the right fit, so feel free to book in your first antenatal appointment today. You can either telephone us on 02 9009 5255 and let one of our friendly staff assist you, or make contact via our Contact Us page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does antenatal care at Alana cost?

Generally, the best time to book your first antenatal consultation is between 8 and 12 weeks gestation. If you are in the earlier stages of pregnancy and are concerned about anything (pain, bleeding, etc.) please get in touch earlier and our obstetricians will be happy to see you for an urgent consultation if required.

Which hospitals do you deliver from?

At the moment we deliver exclusively at Prince of Wales Private Hospital in Randwick in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.

Do I need to have an ultrasound before I attend the clinic?

No, an ultrasound will be performed at your first visit to confirm the dates while you are seeing your obstetrician. If there are any concerns, we may refer you for a formal ultrasound.

When should I book in to see my obstetrician?

We usually see you for your first antenatal visit between 8-10 weeks of the pregnancy, but in some circumstances you may need to come in earlier. If you are experiencing severe early pregnancy symptoms, have bleeding or pain, or are uncertain of how far through the pregnancy you are we can see you as early as required. Alternatively, if you find out that you are unexpectedly further along in a pregnancy you can book in as soon as possible.