Planning your pregnancy
Planning ahead gives you a chance to prepare your body and your health before you conceive. Dr Anu Mahadik can review your health, your medications and any risks, so you can start your pregnancy well prepared.
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Obstetric care in Sydney
Care through pregnancy, birth, and recovery, from planning through to your postnatal check. Choose a service below.
Services
Obstetric services
Antenatal care
Antenatal care is the regular care you receive throughout your pregnancy. Through check-ups, ultrasounds and consultations, Dr Anu Mahadik keeps an eye on your health and your baby's growth, and picks up any concerns early.
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High-risk pregnancy
Some pregnancies need closer care, whether from diabetes, high blood pressure or a health condition you had before pregnancy. Dr Anu Mahadik offers extra monitoring and clear guidance, so you feel supported and informed throughout.
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Birth and delivery options
There are several ways a baby can be born, and it helps to understand your options ahead of time. Dr Anu Mahadik talks through vaginal birth, pain relief, assisted birth, induction and caesarean, so you can weigh up what suits you.
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Miscarriage
Losing a pregnancy, or worrying that you might, is hard. Dr Anu Mahadik offers caring, straightforward support, helping you understand what has happened, why miscarriage occurs, and what to expect next.
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Postnatal care
The weeks after your baby arrives are a big adjustment, for your body and for you. Dr Anu Mahadik supports your recovery through your 6-week check, feeding, your emotional wellbeing, and your baby's first check.
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Obstetrics
What obstetric care covers
Obstetric care is the care offered to you during the pregnancy, birth and thereafter. It continues through your antenatal visits, your birth, and your recovery afterwards.
Every pregnancy is different. Some need extra monitoring, and some do not go the way you hoped. Dr Mahadik provides regular checks, explains what each stage involves, and is there for all your pregnancy needs. If your pregnancy becomes higher risk, she coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.
Common questions
Obstetric care — common questions
To claim a Medicare rebate for a specialist visit, you need a referral from your GP. You can see an obstetrician without one, but the visit will not attract a rebate. A GP referral usually lasts 12 months from your first appointment. Your GP can refer you to Dr Mahadik, and can also share your history so your first visit is a good use of your time. You can read more on the book an appointment page.
It helps to see your GP as soon as you know you are pregnant. Your GP arranges the first blood tests and an early ultrasound, and can refer you on. Many women have their first obstetric appointment at 10 weeks. If you have a health condition or have had a difficult pregnancy before, it is worth being seen early. Dr Mahadik offers pre-pregnancy planning as well, if you are still getting ready.
Both look after you in pregnancy, but in different ways. A midwife is trained to support you through pregnancy, labour, birth and the early weeks, usually when things are straightforward. An obstetrician is a doctor with extra training in pregnancy and birth, including births that need closer care or surgery, such as a caesarean. The two often work together, and Dr Mahadik works alongside the midwives and staff at the hospitals where she cares for patients.
With private obstetric care, you see the same obstetrician through your pregnancy. This means one person gets to know you and your history. Dr Mahadik provides your antenatal care, keeps an eye on you and your baby, and plans ahead for your birth with you.
Some pregnancies need closer care. This can be because of diabetes, high blood pressure, or a health condition you had before pregnancy. Dr Mahadik provides care for higher-risk pregnancies, with extra monitoring and clear guidance. If your baby needs specialist newborn care, this is planned ahead where possible.
Fees depend on the care you need, so it is best to ask the rooms directly. A Medicare rebate applies to many services when you have a GP referral, and your private health fund may cover part of your hospital stay. It is worth checking your cover early in your pregnancy. The book an appointment page explains how to get started.
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Helpful resources
These trusted Australian services offer free, evidence-based information and support through pregnancy and the early months. They do not replace advice from Dr Mahadik, but they can help between visits.
- Pregnancy, Birth & Baby
Free advice on pregnancy, birth and early parenting; helpline 1800 882 436.
- Immunisation for pregnancy (Department of Health)
Which vaccines are recommended and free in pregnancy, and when.
- Raising Children Network
Australia's parenting website, from newborn care onwards.
- Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding information and a national helpline.
- Red Nose
Safe sleep advice and support for pregnancy and infant loss.
- Beyond Blue
Mental health support, including during and after pregnancy.
Plan your pregnancy care
Whether you are thinking about pregnancy or already expecting, Dr Mahadik can guide you through what comes next. Book an appointment, or get in touch first if you have a question.
