Expert Insights from Dr. Guy Skinner The term “high-risk pregnancy” has become increasingly prevalent in recent years and whilst the idea

Many people assume midwives only work in a hospital environment either in labour ward, postnatal care or special care nursery. However,

We often get asked about the value of pre-pregnancy planning.  Many couples find it can be a useful tool for them

Is caused when a milk duct becomes blocked and the milk behind the blockage flows into the surrounding tissue causing inflammation

The placenta provides a growing baby with nutrients, oxygen and produces hormones to support your pregnancy whilst also removing waste the

Burning, stabbing or deep pressure around the chest area are some of the ways pregnant women describe the oesophageal reflux or

Ligament pains are common in pregnancy from 15 – 40 weeks.  It is usually felt as unilateral lower abdominal pains that

Research suggests Australian women retain up to one third of their pregnancy weight for life.  This is also true for each

Just found out you’re pregnant? A lot of changes happen to your body during pregnancy. If you’re a bit unsure of

Making the decision to have a family is exciting and choosing an obstetrician that you can trust to guide and care

Ultrasounds are performed during pregnancy generally at key stages of a baby’s development. The first scan will be at your first

Firstly, celebrate, this is a wonderful and very exciting time in you and your partners life. Ensure you have started taking

You may have heard of a caesarean section (or c-section) before. Your mother may have had one, or maybe you or

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is one of the most debilitating issues that can affect you during your pregnancy. It can occur at any

Making the decision to have a family is an exciting time. Choosing an obstetrician that you can trust to guide and

I see in my practice much anxiety and depression in both pre and post birth.  Mental health issues are often unfortunately

Our consulting suites are located on level 1 at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, overlooking the city.  Our easy access to public

What You Need to Know About Pre-Eclampsia   What is pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication in pregnancy that rarely occurs

CMV (Cytomegalovirus) and pregnancy By Dr Guy SKinner   CMV is the most common damaging infection in pregnancy.  Many people are

Having worked as a midwife for more than 25 years in labour and postnatal wards, special care nursery and now private

Whilst the media and marketing machines of large companies have an obsession with trying to get pregnant women to consume their

Endometriosis is one of the more common issues for women in the fertile age range, and while many women may be

Fibroids are one of the most common gynaecologic problems we see frequently cause issues in pregnancy. Up to 40% of women

A commonly used term I hear far more often is ‘high risk pregnancy’. A pregnancy can be described as high risk

Many people assume midwives only work in a hospital environment, either in labour wards, postnatal care or special care nurseries. However,

This is something we often get asked.  Pregnancy planning can be a useful tool for many couples as it is an

In a sea of information, it is easy to drown in mixed information about the “essential “and “necessary” intake of foods

The umbilical cord provides for all of the transport of oxygen and nutrients to your baby, from 5 weeks gestation, until

Such a wonderful part of your pregnancy is the interaction you have with your baby’s movements. It helps you to bond

Non-invasive prenatal screening (N.I.PS test) has been available to Australian women through their Private Obstetrician for more than three years and

Exercising during pregnancy is a very healthy means of maintaining overall wellbeing. I have had some patients who are extreme or

Becoming pregnant and having a baby is a very exciting time but when you find out you are pregnant with twins

I often get asked, “what supplements or vitamins should I take prior to becoming pregnant – possibly to improve the chances