Author: Dr Guy Skinner

The Costs of Having a Baby: Out of Pockets, Options, and More If you're planning on starting a family or are already expecting, we advise you to take some time to understand the costs associated with obstetrician fees in Melbourne. To help, we have compiled

You may have heard of a caesarean section (or c-section) before. Your mother may have had one, or maybe you or your partner expect to have one. But there is a lot that most people don't know about this surgery, and a lot that might

Such a wonderful part of your pregnancy is the interaction you have with your baby's movements. It helps you to bond and understand how busy they can be even before they're born, but every baby will be felt differently. Safety First: When to Seek Urgent

After 30 years of worldwide use, the Mirena intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) remains at the top of options for so many women with menstrual issues. Its clever design of delivering the minimal effective dose of protective hormones directly to the uterus in a constant manner,

Approximately 25%–30% of Australian males are circumcised. This has increased from a low of 13% in 2010. Many circumcisions are performed for religious or cultural practices, but also when the father had to have a medically indicated circumcision at an older age. Why should I

Morning sickness is one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions. When does morning sickness typically commence? Normally nausea due to pregnancy commences at around seven weeks gestation. What causes pregnancy nausea? This is caused

Up to 15% of pregnant women will develop or experience a form of mental health challenge during or post birth. I see in my practice much anxiety and depression in both pre- and post-birth. Mental health issues are often unfortunately put in the closet. This

Following the birth of a child, there is a risk of uterine haemorrhage. In an unsupervised birth there is a 20% chance of a large haemorrhage greater than 1000 ml (1 L), 20% of the total blood volume in a pregnant woman. In a well-supervised

A cord around the baby’s neck, medically known as a nuchal cord, is one of the more common findings in pregnancy and often becomes a point of concern for expectant parents. It is usually not something that causes problems, but understandably, it can cause anxiety

Many people assume midwives only work in a hospital environment either in labour ward, postnatal care or special care nursery. However, midwives are becoming an integral part of private Obstetric practices. In our practice we feel it is important to provide our patients with the