ABOUT ME

I am a Melbourne Obstetrician, caring for patients and their families at Frances Perry House and The Royal Women’s Hospital.

I endeavour to provide evidence-based, compassionate and individualised care for all patients. I am passionate about providing the highest quality care to support all patients through every stage of their pregnancy journey. 

My practice is a safe place for all patients who want to become parents, including single parents, partnered couples (heterosexual and members of the LGBTQI community) and gestational surrogates with their intended parents.

SPECIALTIES

• Cervical insufficiency and preterm birth prevention

• Multiple pregnancies

• Maternal medical conditions

• Recurrent miscarriage and pregnancy loss

• VBAC (vaginal birth after Caesarean section)

• Complex operative obstetrics

CONSULTATION

I recommend every person and couple planning to conceive in the next 12 months sees an obstetrician before starting to try for a baby. Pre-pregnancy counselling ensures you have a personalised plan to optimise your chances of a successful and healthy pregnancy. 

The session will involve an assessment of the possible risks you may face during pregnancy. I will give you detailed information that will help you to make decisions that are right for you and your family. During the consultation, we will: 

• Evaluate your lifestyle factors

• Begin appropriate dietary supplementation

• Optimise all pre-existing medical conditions

• Review your obstetric history

• Review your gynaecological history

• Review and optimise your mental health

• Review all current medications (to ensure they are safe in pregnancy)

• Ensure vaccinations are up-to-date

• Consider genetic carrier screening

• Find and track your fertile window

Pre-pregnancy counselling is also an opportunity for you to meet me, and ensure that I am the right person to guide you along this wonderful, life-changing journey.