Dedicated support for your recovery and wellbeing.
The early weeks and months after birth are a time of profound change. Your body has just done something extraordinary, yet amidst the night feeds, nappy changes, and constant adjustments, your own needs can so easily slip to the bottom of the list.
As a specialist Obstetrician providing postpartum care in Melbourne, I believe the postnatal period deserves the same care and attention we devote to pregnancy. How you recover now has a lasting impact on your physical and emotional wellbeing for years to come.
For me, postpartum care is about protecting your long-term wellbeing. It’s about noticing the things that often go unseen, like:
Together, we can navigate all these feelings, so you don’t have to make sense of this stage on your own. If needed, I can also refer you to maternal health services in Melbourne to help with ongoing support and care beyond your appointment.
A postnatal check with me will be at a pace that honours your body, your emotions, and your new reality. It’s a proper, careful review of how you’re doing across the physical, emotional, and practical.
I’ll assess how your body is healing, whether you had a vaginal birth, caesarean section, or assisted delivery. This includes:
If something isn’t healing as expected, we will address it. If you need referral to a pelvic floor physiotherapist, lactation consultant, or other specialist, I can organise that for you too.
I ask how you’re really doing, and I mean it. The postnatal period can be joyful and overwhelming in equal measure, and sometimes the overwhelm wins.
Feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability, or disconnection are more common than most new mothers realise. These aren’t signs of failure; they’re signs that you need support. If you’re struggling, I’m here to listen without judgement, and to connect you with the right help if needed.
Book your consultation with me today, where we can discuss your postpartum wellbeing from my Melbourne clinics.
Contraception and family planning are an important part of post-pregnancy care. Whether you’re hoping for another baby in the future or keen to avoid a pregnancy right now, we’ll discuss the options that best support your goals. Fertility can return sooner than many women expect—even while breastfeeding—so having a clear plan is essential.
As part of your postnatal care in Melbourne, we can explore contraception choices tailored to your health, preferences, and lifestyle, as well as broader family planning considerations if you’re thinking about the years ahead.
One in five Australian women experiences postnatal depression or anxiety. One in ten partners does too. These aren’t rare conditions: they’re common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of.
If any of this sounds familiar, please tell me. You don’t have to wait until things get worse.
Taking time for yourself after birth is important, and booking postnatal care ensures you have professional support for both your physical recovery and emotional wellbeing.
Whether you’re navigating sleep changes, adjusting to life with a newborn, or planning your next steps for postpartum contraception and family planning, I would be honoured to support you through a private postnatal consultation in Melbourne. Together, we can explore your concerns, answer your questions, and ensure you feel guided and cared for during this new chapter.
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