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NEW!! Women’s Health Ambulatory Clinic
New clinic that provides timely and appropriate care for women experiencing pregnancy related problems such as suspected or confirmed pregnancy loss or decreased fetal movements without the need for them to attend ED. The clinic is also suitable for women who require follow up post gynaecological admission at Peninsula Health. Referrals can be made by phone on 0417 340 535.
There is no out-of pocket expense. Exclusion criteria include eclampsia, haemodynamically unstable patients, patients requiring fluid resuscitation, likely ectopic pregnancy and general gynaecology complaints.
Referral Form- Womens Health Ambulatory Clinic
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NEW!! Perinatal Depression Screening at Peninsula Health
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is routinely being offered to all women antenatally at the Booking In appointment at the Peninsula Health Antenatal Clinic, and at four weeks postnatally at Maternal & Child Health Services. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.
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Obstetric Discharge Summaries
Discharge summaries for routine births are faxed to GPs as well as given directly to women on discharge to take to the GP at their next visit. Complicated births or those with significant medical interventions are sent via fax or electronic transmission to the nominated GP. Enquiries about obstetric discharge summaries can be made to the ward clerk on 9784 7450 or Health Information Services (HIS) on 9784 7446
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Consumer resource- A guide to tests and investigations for uncomplicated pregnancies
