What Is Antenatal Shared Care?<\/h2>\n
Antenatal Shared Care is an opportunity to have some of their pregnancy care shared between their general practitioner and the antenatal clinic (or Midwife\/Birth center). Shared care allows pregnant women to seek the care of a GP they know and trust. Having a known carer during pregnancy has been found to result in fewer hospital admissions and higher satisfaction with the birthing experience. The doctors at King Street Medical enjoy being part of the antenatal journey with their patients. They understand it can be a stressful time and can help you to navigate the sometimes confusing system. They work closely with the surrounding hospitals to provide tailored care.<\/p>\n
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Who Is Eligible For Shared Care?<\/h2>\n
The shared care program is accessible to any healthy, low-risk pregnant women with no pre-existing conditions (such as diabetes). If any problems were to occur, your doctor would transfer you to the hospital\u2019s antenatal clinic.<\/p>\n
Benefits Of Antenatal Shared Care<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Provides care before, during, and after your pregnancy with the same trusted GP\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Your doctor may be much closer to you than your hospital\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Shared care provides the same functions as an obstetrician but at more affordable prices\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Your GP will better know your physical, mental, and emotional needs than the hospital\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Your GP will give you more time to discuss your concerns and answer any questions<\/p>\n \/\/<\/span><\/strong> Provides care before, during, and after your pregnancy with the same trusted GP\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Your doctor may be much closer to you than your hospital\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Shared care provides the same functions as an obstetrician but at more affordable prices\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Your GP will better know your physical, mental, and emotional needs than the hospital\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Your GP will give you more time to discuss your concerns and answer any questions<\/p>\n Your GP will typically see you once a month until 28 weeks of pregnancy, and every two weeks after that until 36 weeks of pregnancy. From here until the baby is born you are requested to visit every week.<\/p>\n In the early stages, assessments are made to ensure the baby is developing well and in the correct position, or there are any other aspects of care that need specialised attention. Your GP will ask a range of questions about your current health, family history, and perform physical examinations, blood, and urine tests.<\/p>\n Any care relating to the birth itself will usually occur at the hospital or birth center. The doctors at King Street Medical work very closely with your maternity hospital of choice.<\/p>\n King Street Medical recommends follow up visits from about 4 weeks after birth to ensure you and your baby are healthy and identify any early warning signs. Your doctor will provide you with an immunisation schedule and book subsequent check ups at 6 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months then 4 years.<\/p>\n King Street Medical strives to ensure both you and your baby are healthy and happy. Call us today or book your antenatal appointment online.<\/p>\n Arrange your appointment. You\u2019re only 5 minutes away from a beautiful smile.<\/strong><\/p>\n King Street Medical is conveniently located at 67 King Street, Warrawong<\/a>, next to Warrawong Library<\/a> and Plush Furniture<\/a>.<\/p>\n We have plenty of parking available on Carlotta Cres<\/a>, at the northern end of Darcy Wentworth Park. Our practice is located at the corner of King Street & Hoskins Avenue.<\/p>\n We have accessibility parking available beside our building on the corner of King Street & Hoskins Ave. Enter via Hoskins Ave.<\/p>\nThe Pregnancy<\/h2>\n
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