Postnatal Health
Our Women’s Health GP’s love assisting women in the postnatal period. Whether it’s helping with symptom management, helping with baby sleep and feeding issues, or giving up to date advice and education, they will help you to be as proactive as possible in your postnatal recovery and transition to motherhood. The GP’s have the option to refer in house to one of the other FitRight HQ practitioners, such as Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Lactation Consultants or Women's Health Dietitian.
SIGNATURE EXTENDED APPOINTMENTS
Postnatal Health
Postnatal appointments with a Women’s Health GP at FitRight HQ can take place at any time after birth, and can be done in conjunction with the Obstetrician or Midwife led care you are receiving elsewhere. We want you to feel empowered and listened-to about your health and wellbeing during early motherhood. In your appointment your GP can address, but not limited to, the following:
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Assessment of sutures, swelling or infection
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Mastitis
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Sleep issues
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Mood issues
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Incontinence
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Diet and weight changes
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Medication management
Please select 'New Patient Appointment' when booking
Appointment Time: 45 mins (approx)
EXPRESS CONSULTATIONS
Mastitis
Are you feeling the tell-tale signs of fever and flu symptoms associated with mastitis and wanting advice on getting on to anti-inflammatory or antibiotic treatment?
Our GPs will work with the in-house Lactation Consultants (from Best Start Lactation) and Physiotherapists (who can do therapeutic ultrasound treatment for breast inflammation) to ensure you get prompt and effective treatment for mastitis. Please note - if this is a recurrent problem for you, the GP will suggest a more in-depth follow-up for further investigations and a management plan.
Appointment Time: 30 mins (approx)
Please select 'Express Appointment - Mastitis' when booking online
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Frequently Asked Questions
You do not need a referral to see a GP at FitRight HQ.
However, if you do have a referral from another medical or allied health practitioner, or any relevant scans/results, please bring these along to your first appointment.
No. The GPs at FitRight HQ specifically take appointments for issues related to Women’s Health, including contraception, fertility, pre/postnatal, peri-menopause, prolapse, incontinence, gynae or breast cancer. If you have concerns about an illness, a chronic disease, immunisations or other - please see your regular GP.
The GP’s at FitRight HQ specifically take appointments for issues related to Women’s Health, including contraception, fertility, pre/postnatal, peri-menopause, prolapse, incontinence, gynae or breast cancer. If your child requires GP services, please book them an appointment at your usual GP clinic.
No. Postnatal GP appointments at FitRight HQ will solely focus on the mother’s health and recovery. No immuisations are done at FitRight HQ.
GP appointments at FitRight HQ are covered by Medicare (if you are eligible for Medicare in Australia).
Our price guide and the expected medicare rebate amounts is listed on each appointment. Billing amounts and medicare rebates will depend on the time taken in your appointment and the content of your appointment.
For example, you book a 15 minute appointment, but 30 minutes is spent on your consultation, you will be charged at the 30 minute consultation rate, and attract the Medicare rebate for 30 minutes rather than 15 minutes.
We are a private billing practice and our fees are subject to change. For the most up to date fees, please contact our admin team.
Just yourself! And Please also bring along any referral letters, scans, bloods, swabs and urine results that may be relevant.
Yes absolutely! If you are bringing your baby to your appointment, please consider bringing them in a pram or capsule, or bring a mat, so they have somewhere to stay while you are assessed. We have a bouncer and children’s toys to help entertain your baby/child if you wish to use them.
Yes, we are able to provide care for minors with our Women’s Health GPs for a range of women’s health concerns, including painful periods, continence issues, and other adolescent women’s health conditions.
A parent or guardian may be required to attend appointments depending on the age of the minor and the type of consultation. If you have any questions prior to booking, our reception team will be happy to assist.
There are car bays conveniently located directly outside our front door, which are reserved for us, the dentist and the pharmacy. If these are all taken, you can park on Ardross St in the Applecross Village, on McDonald Rd, or off Stack Lane behind our clinic. All of these options are free parking and only a short walk from FitRight HQ.