Guide for Obstetric Appointments
We offer an innovative model of private obstetric care. We work alongside midwives who are greatly experienced in antenatal care to ensure you receive safe and flexible pregnancy care. You will have access to a primary Obstetrician of your choice who you will see for each antenatal visit and will be able to develop a relationship with throughout your pregnancy. We want your pregnancy experience to be positive and our focus is always on your health and the health of your baby.
Our patients will all receive individual care and preferences will be taken into consideration. We have created a guide for obstetric appointments to help you navigate the standard type of appointments, tests and ultrasounds to expect during your pregnancy. This information is a guide only of obstetric care and numbered weeks are from your last missed period.
Appointment with your General Practitioner to obtain a referral for your pregnancy. Please have this sent to Hobart OBGYN so we can arrange your initial appointment.
Week 6
Initial pregnancy appointment including a dating scan completed by your Obstetrician.
Week 8
First trimester screening blood test or NIPT blood test completed at a pathology practice. Recommended dietetic appointment with a Dietitian at Hobart OBGYN.
Week 10
Monthly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN.
Week 12
Nuchal translucency ultrasound appointment at a medical imaging practice.
Week 13
Recommended pelvic floor physiotherapy assessment with a Physiotherapist at Hobart OBGYN.
Week 15
Monthly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN, including choosing your private hospital for birth.
Week 16
Second trimester ultrasound appointment at a medical imaging practice.
Week 20
Monthly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN, including vaccinations.
Week 20
Monthly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN.
Week 24
Week 26
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) for gestational diabetes diagnoses at a pathology practice.
Week 28
Monthly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN, including payment of pregnancy management fee.
Week 32
Monthly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN.
Week 34
Fortnightly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN.
Week 36
Fortnightly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN, including Group B Streptococcus (GBS) swab.
Week 37
Weekly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN until birth.
Week 38
Weekly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN until birth.
Week 39
Weekly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN until birth.
Week 40
Weekly routine antenatal appointment with your Obstetrician at Hobart OBGYN until birth.
Postpartum
Postnatal appointment with your Obstetrician between 6-8 weeks after birth.