Birth Centre Schedule RPA Women and BabiesAlways book your next appointment in advance

Stage of Pregnancy

Encounter Who to visit

6-10 weeks Confirm your pregnancy History and examination. Discuss prenatal screeningoptions

GP

ASAP First information session Birth Centre

16-20 weeks Birth centre visit and order tests Birth Centre

18-20 weeks Ultrasound scan RPA Hospital

22 weeks Obstetrician review as appropriate

Birth Centre

24-26 weeks Antenatal visits GP

28,32,36 weeks

Antenatal visits GP

30 & 34 weeks Antenatal visits Birth Centre

36 weeks Second information session Birth Centre

37 weeks + Regular visits arranged with Birth Centre

Birth Centre

Antenatal Clinic Schedule RPA Women and Babies / Canterbury HospitalAlways book your next appointment in advance

Stage of Pregnancy

Encounter Who to visit

6-10 weeks Confirm your pregnancy History and examination. Discuss prenatal screening options

GP

12-18 weeks First visit at hospital Hospital Clinic

20-22 weeks Clinic Visit Suitability for GP Shared Care

Hospital Clinic

14-28 weeks Every 4 weeks visits GP

18-20 weeks Ultrasound scan Hospital or private clinic

30 weeks Clinic review Bring blood results for review

Hospital Clinic

32-36 weeks Second weekly visits GP

37 weeks Clinic review Hospital Clinic

38-40 weeks Weekly visits GP

41 +1 weeks Post date review Hospital Clinic

Book your 1st Antenatal Visit with the hospital clinic or Birth Centre

If you require EMERGENCY medical help during your pregnancy

If you are greater than 20 weeks pregnant contact:RPA Delivery Ward ph 9515 8420 or Canterbury Hospital ph 9787 0000 and ask for Birthing Unit.

If you are less than 20 weeks pregnant :For non-urgent problems contact your GP for follow-up

For urgent problems attend: RPA Emergency Dept Missenden Rd, Camperdown ph 9515 6111 or Canterbury Hospital Emergency Dept Canterbury Rd, Campsie ph 9787 0000

GP Stamp and details

Contacts

GP Shared Care Liaison Midwife 9515 7416

RPA Women and Babieshttp://www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/rpa/womenandbabies

Antenatal Clinic

Appointments 9515 7101

Midwife 9515 8090

RPA Birth Centre

Booking In /Appointments 9515 6405

Canterbury Hospital

Antenatal Clinic

Appointments 9787 0250 9787 0560

Midwife 9787 0183

last amended March 2014

Sharing your pregnancy care between your GP and the hospital

RPA Women and BabiesCanterbury Hospital

Antenatal GPShared Care

What is Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) ?

Antenatal Shared Care is a program which enables you to be cared for by your General Practitioner (GP) while you are pregnant. This GP will have gained recognition to provide shared care with RPA Women and Babies and Canterbury Hospital.

The program has been designed to provide you with regular and professional care throughout your pregnancy, up until the time of your baby’s birth and ongoing after you leave hospital.

Who is it for?

The program is for women who are likely to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. Most visits during your pregnancy will be to your GP with occasional visits at the hospital antenatal clinics.

If problems do arise during the pregnancy, your care may be transferred to the hospital only Antenatal Clinic.

Antenatal Shared Care is offered to women wishing to birth at RPA Women and Babies or Canterbury Hospital. It is available between your GP and the antenatal clinic(s) or the Birth Centre at RPA.

What are the advantages of having GP Shared Care during my pregnancy?

As most visits during your pregnancy will be with your GP, you will have the flexibility of appointment times and lessen the inconvenience of travelling to the hospital.

It allows you to continue receiving care from your GP before, during and after the pregnancy.

When do I discuss Antenatal Shared Care with my GP?

Ask your GP for details of the program if you are planning a pregnancy or as soon as you know you are pregnant.

If you do not have a GP, or your regular doctor is not recognised on the Shared Care program, the staff at the hospital can help you select a Shared Care GP in your area.

At present there are more than 400 GPs recognised with the program, all of whom have experience and particular interest in providing antenatal care.

Are there any costs involved ?

The GP consultation is charged as per their usual rate. Hospital visits are covered by Medicare.

The importance of visiting your GP early during your pregnancy

It is important to visit your GP early to discuss key information regarding your pregnancy.

This may include discussing screening tests such as nuchal translucency, age related issues, family history, vaccination status including rubella, folic acid intake and nutrition.

Some tests can only be undertaken early in pregnancy so it is important that you talk with a GP as soon as possible.

What do I need to bring to my first hospital appointment ?

• Yellow antenatal record card provided by your Antenatal Shared Care GP provider. This card needs to be brought to every visit with your GP and the hospital so that it can be updated with your latest information.

• All pathology results and ultrasound reports

• Medicare Card

• Documentation confirming your home address. Only women residing within postcodes covered by RPA and Canterbury Antenatal Clinics can deliver at the respective hospitals.

• Photo ID (Passport or Driver’s licence)

IMPORTANT REMINDER !Book into the Antenatal Clinic for your first hospital appointment as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed.