Your baby’s checks
The six week check, growth and development, and immunisations at 6 weeks, 4 months and 6 months.
Antenatal and postnatal care with a GP in Warwick QLD. Pregnancy care,from first test to six weeks.
Antenatal and postnatal care with our GPs, alongside your chosen hospital or midwifery service, for families across Warwick and the Southern Downs. GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
0GPs who offer pregnancy care
Bulk billed GP consults
Your pregnancy, week by week.
Tap the timeline to see what usually happens when. Every pregnancy is different, and your GP will tailor your care.
First trimesterSecond trimesterThird trimesterAfter birth
Week 4 to 6
Positive test
Book a GP appointment to confirm the pregnancy, talk about your health, medicines and supplements, and plan your care.
Week 8 to 10
First antenatal visit
First pregnancy blood and urine tests, blood pressure, an estimated due date, and a discussion about where you would like to give birth.
Week 11 to 14
Screening options
Your GP explains optional screening for chromosomal conditions, such as combined first trimester screening or a cell-free DNA test, and arranges referrals if you choose them.
Week 18 to 20
Morphology scan
A detailed ultrasound checks your baby’s development. The whooping cough vaccine is recommended from 20 weeks in every pregnancy.
Week 24 to 28
Glucose test
A glucose tolerance test checks for gestational diabetes, plus iron levels and your baby’s growth.
Week 28 to 36
RSV vaccine
A free RSV vaccine is available from 28 to 36 weeks to help protect your baby in their first months.
Week 36 to 40
Preparing for birth
More frequent checks as your due date approaches, in line with your hospital or midwifery plan.
6 weeks after
Postnatal check
A check for you and your baby covering recovery, feeding, sleep, mood, contraception, growth and your baby’s vaccines.
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Antenatal care alongside your birthing service
Many families have part of their pregnancy care with their GP and part with their hospital or midwifery service. In the Southern Downs this may include Warwick Hospital or the Southern Downs Midwifery Group Practice. Your GP will talk through the options available to you.
Contact your maternity unit or call 000 if you have bleeding, severe pain, fluid loss, severe headache, or notice your baby moving less.
Ready when you are
Book an antenatal visit.
Book online with HotDoc in under a minute, any time, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Bulk billed GP consults for eligible patientsFemale and male GPsNew patients welcome
Tests and vaccines in pregnancy.
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First antenatal bloods
Blood tests usually check your blood group and antibodies, iron levels, immunity to rubella, and screen for infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and syphilis.
What it involves
- Collected on site with 4Cyte Pathology
- Results discussed at your next visit
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Some tests may attract a pathology fee.
Screening for chromosomal conditions
Optional screening, such as combined first trimester screening or a cell-free DNA test, estimates the chance of some chromosomal conditions. Your GP will explain the options, what they can and cannot tell you, and the costs.
What it involves
- Your choice, after a full discussion
Things to know
- Cell-free DNA testing is not covered by Medicare
Billing: Some screening tests attract a fee.
Ultrasounds
A dating scan may be arranged early in pregnancy, and a morphology scan at about 18 to 20 weeks checks your baby’s development.
What it involves
- Referral from your GP
Billing: Imaging providers set their own fees.
Glucose tolerance test
A blood test after a glucose drink checks for gestational diabetes.
What it involves
- Fasting is needed. Your GP will explain how to prepare
Billing: Collected with pathology. Ask about any fee.
Vaccines
The whooping cough vaccine is recommended in every pregnancy from 20 weeks, ideally by 32 weeks. The flu vaccine can be given at any stage. A free RSV vaccine is available from 28 to 36 weeks.
What it involves
- Free under the National Immunisation Program
Billing: The vaccines are free, and the consult is bulk billed for eligible patients.
After your baby arrives.
Care for you and your baby in the weeks and months after birth.
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Your recovery
Healing after birth, pelvic floor recovery, and your six week postnatal check.
Feeding support
Help with breastfeeding or formula feeding. The Australian Breastfeeding Association helpline is 1800 686 268.
Your wellbeing
Low mood and anxiety after birth are common and treatable. PANDA’s helpline is 1300 726 306.
Contraception
Options after birth, including while breastfeeding, discussed at your postnatal check.
Partners and families
Support for partners and family members adjusting to life with a new baby.
Good to know.
More detail on common questions. Open a topic to read more.
Nausea is common in early pregnancy. See your GP if you cannot keep fluids down, are losing weight or feel faint.
Check with your GP or pharmacist before taking any medicine, supplement or herbal product during pregnancy.
Some foods carry a higher risk of listeria or other infections in pregnancy. Your GP can provide current food safety advice.
Staying active is usually safe and beneficial. Talk to your GP about what suits you.
Up to one in five mothers and one in ten fathers experience perinatal depression or anxiety. Support is available, and your GP can help.
When to book.
Book an appointment if any of these apply to you.
- You have a positive pregnancy test
- You are planning a pregnancy
- Your next antenatal check is due
- You are due for a pregnancy vaccine
- Your baby’s six week check is coming up
- You are feeling low or anxious after birth
Book your appointment
Book an antenatal visit.
Choose your GP and a time that suits on HotDoc, or call reception and we will help you find the right appointment.
Book onlineOr call (07) 4527 1070In an emergency, call 000.
GPs who offer pregnancy and antenatal care.
Choose a GP to see what they offer, then book directly. You can see any of our GPs for a general consult.
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Female GPDr Pakeeza Salman
MBBS, MRCGP, MCPS
Offers
Pregnancy and antenatal careCervical screening
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
Female GPDr Anum Uzair
MBBS, MRCGP, MCPS
Offers
Pregnancy and antenatal careCervical screening
Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi
Female GPDr Rabab Askari
MBBS, MRGP (Int’l South Asia), MRCP (UK Part I and II)
Offers
Pregnancy and antenatal careCervical screening
Languages: English, Urdu
Dr Bhesham Kumar
MBBS, MRCGP
Offers
Pregnancy and antenatal careCervical screening
Languages: English
Dr Sanjay Kumar
MBBS, MRCGP [INT] South Asia
Offers
Pregnancy and antenatal care
Languages: English, Urdu, Sindhi
What it costs.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Pregnancy vaccines are free. Some pathology, screening and imaging tests attract a fee set by the provider, and reception can explain any costs.
Pregnancy care questions, answered.
Book as soon as you can. Your GP will confirm the pregnancy, arrange your first tests and talk about your pregnancy care options.
Many families have part of their antenatal care with their GP alongside their hospital or midwifery service. Your GP will talk through what is available to you.
Yes. The whooping cough, flu and RSV vaccines recommended in pregnancy are free under the National Immunisation Program.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Some tests and scans attract a fee set by the provider.
Contact your hospital maternity unit straight away. Do not wait until the next day.
Yes. Dr Pakeeza Salman, Dr Anum Uzair and Dr Rabab Askari are female GPs who offer pregnancy and antenatal care.
This page provides general information only and does not replace advice from your GP. In an emergency, call 000. For pregnancy support any time, call Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on 1800 882 436.
Supporting you and your growing family.
Book online in a minute, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070. GP consults are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
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