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ObstetricsThe Obstetric Service offers a multidisciplinary approach to many obstetric (pregnancy and childbirth) conditions including the High Risk Perinatal Service, Antenatal Diagnostic and Counselling Service (ADACS) and more recently a Fetal-Maternal Service. Obstetric cases make up a large number of the women seen in the Women's Assessment Service (WAS). The Women's Assessment Service is a busy, 24 hour, seven days a week service which provides expert care for women in labour and women experiencing problems during pregnancy. There are a number of The Women's and Babies Division is closely associated with the Within the Women's and Children's Hospital, there is also a small Private Practice for Obstetric and Gynaecology patients. This practice is serviced by three Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and one Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics. The practice is open to patients who have Private Health Insurance and Medicare. Any enquiries you may have regarding costs should be directed to the Admission Information Coordinator on telephone (08) 8161 6753. The Women's Physiotherapy Service provides a range of services especially designed for pregnant patients. A referral for the Physiotherapy Service is required. How to Access the ServicesTo access the Obstetric Services, for both private and public patients, you will require a referral from your family doctor (GP). This referral should state the nature of your visit and an appointment with the appropriate specialist will be made. Please also telephone the Pregnancy SA Referral Line on 1300 368 820, where a member of staff will direct you to the public or private outpatients service. Public AppointmentsFor a public appointment, please telephone the Pregnancy Information Line on 1300 368 820 and send your referral to the WCH, Antenatal Outpatients Department - Fax: (08) 8161 6246. A member of the Pregnancy SA Referral Line will direct you to the correct location to receive your appointment. For all public booked appointments, please click the link below for important information relating to your upcoming visit, which may need to be returned prior to arrival . ALL High Risk antenatal referrals should be sent to the Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic, on Fax (08) 8161 9264. Private AppointmentsFor a private appointment, please fax through your referral to (08) 8161 7654, addressed specifically to the Specialist you wish to see, enclosing your contact details, and one of our friendly staff will contact you directly to make a suitable appointment for you. Please note: you will need to have private health insurance and Medicare to be seen within this service. Contact DetailsHead of Obstetrics
Women's Outpatient Department – ALL Public Appointments
O&G Private Group Practice – Private Appointments ONLY
Email: beverley.thierry@sa.gov.au and/or lucy.D'Agostino@sa.gov.au Location
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University of Adelaide Department of Obstetric
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