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Antenatal Shared Care

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also come with plenty of questions. Antenatal Shared Care allows eligible women to have much of their routine pregnancy care with a GP they know, while sharing care with their chosen maternity hospital.

At Bronte Family Doctors, Dr May Tan, Dr Sarah Brewster and Dr Felicity Minogue offer Antenatal Shared Care, providing continuity throughout pregnancy and into the postnatal period.

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30-45 MINUTE APPOINTMENT

Your consultation may include

  • Review of your current health conditions
  • Weight history and previous weight loss attempts
  • Nutrition and eating patterns
  • Physical activity
  • Sleep and stress
  • Medications that may contribute to weight gain
  • Hormonal factors, including perimenopause and menopause
  • Assessment of cardiovascular and metabolic health

What does antenatal shared care involve?

Your GP can help coordinate your pregnancy care, including:

  • Early pregnancy blood tests and screening
  • Dating and morphology ultrasounds
  • Genetic and chromosomal screening options, including NIPT
  • Routine antenatal checks
  • Monitoring blood pressure and your baby’s growth
  • Vaccinations recommended during pregnancy
  • Screening for gestational diabetes and other pregnancy complications
  • Advice about nutrition, exercise and medications
  • Mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • Planning for breastfeeding, contraception and postnatal care


You’ll still attend your maternity hospital for key appointments, with your GP and hospital team working together throughout your pregnancy.

Care before and after pregnancy

Antenatal care can begin even before you become pregnant. A preconception appointment is a good opportunity to review medications, vaccinations, supplements, medical conditions and any factors that may affect your pregnancy.

After your baby arrives, we’re here for both you and your baby, including postnatal checks, breastfeeding support, contraception, mental health care, newborn care and childhood vaccinations.

Continuity close to home

One of the benefits of shared care is being able to see a GP who gets to know you and your family, with convenient appointments close to home.

If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, book an appointment to discuss your pregnancy care options.

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