Your first visit to the gynaecologist should occur when you get your first period, between the ages of 13 and 15. It’s also important to schedule an appointment when you become sexually active to discuss family planning.

After your initial appointment and pap smear, it’s only necessary to revisit your gynaecologist every 3 years for regular check-ups. However, you may need more frequent visits if you have abnormal results.

During a consultation and check-up, we will discuss your reproductive health history and if you have been experiencing any issues. From here, I will leave you to change into a surgical gown and ask you to lie on the operating table. I will perform an ultrasound, pelvic exam and pap smear test to assess your overall reproductive health.

Your test samples will be collected and sent to a specialised laboratory for testing. I will communicate your results via email and may request a follow-up appointment should there be anything abnormal.

During a consultation and check-up, we will discuss your reproductive health history and if you have been experiencing any issues. From here, I will leave you to change into a surgical gown and ask you to lie on the operating table. I will perform an ultrasound, pelvic exam and pap smear test to assess your overall reproductive health.

Your test samples will be collected and sent to a specialised laboratory for testing. I will communicate your results via email and may request a follow-up appointment should there be anything abnormal.

A pelvic exam is a physical assessment of your reproductive system. I will assess the health of your cervix, uterus, vagina and vulva to ensure there are no unusual symptoms. The exam lasts only a few minutes and is typically followed by a pap smear test.

A pap smear test is a procedure that checks for abnormalities of the cervix. It is done by using a speculum to open the vaginal canal and then inserting a brush to gently collect cells from the cervix. These cells are sent to a specialised laboratory for testing. 

Pap smears are a standard part of maintaining women’s reproductive health and should be done every few years between the ages of 21 and 65.

Pap smears are more uncomfortable than anything else. Luckily, they only last for a few minutes. You may feel some discomfort when the cells are collected, but it should never be painful. 

Pap smear results can either be normal or abnormal. Abnormal results indicate that there may be an issue with the cervical cells, such as HPV or cancerous cells. Should your results come back abnormal, I will schedule a follow-up consultation and perform a biopsy to get more precise results.

You should avoid fragranced soaps when cleaning the vagina and only wash the outer labia. It’s essential never to clean the inside of the vaginal canal as this can upset the hormonal balance and lead to infections or thrush.

Prenatal care includes all the preparation, planning and check-ups during your pregnancy journey. Prenatal care aims to ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery for you and your baby. During pregnancy care, I will carefully monitor your baby’s progress and address any concerns or symptoms you may experience. 

I am qualified and available to deliver your baby at Kingsbury Hospital in Claremont. Alternatively, I can be present for the delivery while your paediatrician or doctor performs the birthing.

There are two methods of delivery: Vaginal and Caesarean.

Vaginal or normal birth occurs when the baby travels through the cervix and exits through the vaginal canal.

A caesarean birth involves a surgical procedure whereby an incision is made in the lower abdomen, and the baby is manually removed. 

Your delivery method will depend on your needs and preferences and the risks involved in your pregnancy.

You can still have sex while pregnant if it does not cause discomfort. Intercourse does not impact the baby. 

If you are healthy and your pregnancy is not high risk, you can still do regular physical activity.