Obstetrics
Dr Chris assists his patients throughout the entire pregnancy, offering support and guidance where he can on common issues like morning sickness pregnancy-induced diabetes, vitamin D and iron issues and what to expect during the labour process.
Pregnancy and the impending childbirth is a daunting experience for many women – particularly for his first time mums, and it is with care and confidence that Dr Chris helps to ease the anxiety of new mothers, (and fathers!) thanks to his years of experience as a qualified obstetrician.
As your private obstetrician, Dr Chris will personally manage the health of you and your baby before, during and after birth.
If you are pregnant and wish to know more about Dr Chris’ pregnancy care, or if you wish to make an appointment, please call our rooms.
You are welcome to see Dr Chris at any stage of your pregnancy. The best time for us to meet is in the first few weeks of your pregnancy. Call the rooms and make an appointment.
Appointment Information
Your first visit will normally be at around 9 weeks of pregnancy. Your first pregnancy appointment is a longer appointment and gives me the opportunity to take a full medical history, arrange tests and discuss your questions and concerns. A pregnancy ultrasound will usually be performed, and you’ll get to see your baby!
In uncomplicated pregnancies, you will usually have an appointment each month until 30 weeks, then every 2 weeks until the last month, when your visits are weekly. Extra appointments are easily scheduled for women with high risk or complicated pregnancies, and for emergencies.
“Your pregnancy will be as unique as you are”
You may have health issues, cultural beliefs or personal circumstances that are different to other women. Dr Chris will work with you to ensure your pregnancy goes to plan as much as possible.
At each of your visits, we will check in on your baby via ultrasound in my rooms, this lets you see your baby regularly during your pregnancy and hear the heartbeat!
The goal is always a safe birth for you and your baby, whether that is a vaginal or caesarean section, and you can personalise this special time in your life in many ways.
It will be my pleasure to assist and guide you.
Your Pregnancy Team
Dr Arthur will be on-call for you 24 hours a day and see you for all of your routine visits. Any major holidays are scheduled a year in advance, and you will be advised at your booking if I am likely to be away. It is unsafe for anyone to work without a break, so I will occasionally have a day or a weekend off. I have the backup of a small group of highly qualified obstetricians if I am unavailable.