ºÚÁϳԹÏ

Need to talk? Call 1800 882 436.
It's a free call with a maternal child health nurse. *call charges may apply from your mobile

Is it an emergency? Dial 000
If you need urgent medical help, call triple zero immediately.

beginning of content

Search results for: "General Practitioners"

Need more information?

What does your GP do for your baby

A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor who is trained to deal with all types of health issues. Your baby will have regular check-ups with a GP.

Read more on ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Birth & Baby website

What does your GP do in pregnancy care?

Your doctor (GP) is likely to be the first health professional you see when you're pregnant. Read more about how GPs help with your antenatal care.

Read more on ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Birth & Baby website

Health professionals involved in your pregnancy

Learn about the health professionals who may be involved in your pregnancy, such as midwives, doctors, obstetricians and allied health professionals.

Read more on ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Birth & Baby website

Understanding informed consent and your rights when having a baby

Informed consent is needed for all treatments or procedures, unless it is an emergency. Read on to learn more about informed consent in Australia.

Read more on ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Birth & Baby website

What is shared decision making?

Read about shared decision making in pregnancy, which means being actively involved in healthcare decisions to make the right choices for you.

Read more on ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Birth & Baby website

Choosing where to give birth

You can choose where to give birth. This could be at home, in a public or private hospital or in a birth unit. Learn more about making this choice.

Read more on ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Birth & Baby website

What does an obstetrician do?

Obstetricians are doctors with special training in pregnancy and birth. Learn about what obstetricians do, how much they cost and where to find one.

Read more on ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Birth & Baby website

Styes and chalazions in babies

Styes and chalazia can be worrying but normally heal on their own. Read on to learn how to identify them, and make your baby more comfortable.

Read more on ºÚÁϳԹÏ, Birth & Baby website

Call us and speak to a Maternal Child Health Nurse for personal advice and guidance.

Need further advice or guidance from our maternal child health nurses?

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present.

This information is for your general information and use only and is not intended to be used as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes.

The information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and should not be used as an alternative to professional health care. If you have a particular medical problem, please consult a healthcare professional.

Except as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, this publication or any part of it may not be reproduced, altered, adapted, stored and/or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Australia.