Obstetric Services we provide:
Antenatal Care at our consulting rooms within the Wexford Medical Centre on the SJOG Murdoch Campus
Delivery/ Birth at SJOG Murdoch hospital only, also No Gap provider for all health funds (dependant of patient maternity coverage)
Postnatal review appointment, incl. screening and cervical screening test if required.
Vaginal/ Natural Birth After Caesarean Section (VBAC) / (NBAC)
Care and delivery of Twin pregnancy DCDA and MCDA (identical)
High risk and low risk pregnancy management
External Cephalic Version (ECV) - offered for breech presentation
Natural birth/ active birth
Delayed cord clamping
Skin to skin
Caesarean Section
Maternal assisted Caesarean Section
What to expect at your antenatal appointments with us
There are usually 10-11 antenatal appointments in total, more appointments may be required if there is a clinical indication.
Early Obstetric appointment 8-10 weeks gestation - duration 40mins
Consultation with midwife and Specialist Dr Fowler
Comprehensive medical and obstetric history
Comprehensive discussion of prenatal screening options for genetic abnormalities
Referral form for chosen screening
Ultrasound in office
Booking In appointment at 16weeks - duration 1hr
Consultation with midwife and Specialist Dr Fowler
Comprehensive medical and obstetric history
Screening:
Mental health etc
Height and weight
Blood pressure
Urine analysis
Abdominal palp
Fetal Heart rate/ ultrasound
Follow up antenatal appointments - duration 40mins
Consultation with midwife and Specialist Dr Fowler
Discussion of any clinical results/ testing
Comprehensive discussion of antenatal, labour, delivery, postnatal topics
Screening:
Weight
Blood pressure
Urine analysis
Fetal Heart rate/ ultrasound
Leave Coverage
Life balance is important for everyone, so I do take regular weekends off and vacations. Our practice is covered by obstetrician Michael Brenters, who has a similar approach to pregnancy care and of whom I trust with the care of my patients.
Fee Guide:
Complete the form above and we will be in contact with
Dr Fowler’s availability.