Hos do I find an Obstertrian

[restfamily]

Hi

 

I am moving to Canberra 6 months pregnant and need to line up a private obsterian before I go as by the time I get there it will be 3 weeks since I saw a midwife here.

 

Any ideas how I go about this?

 

We are off to Canberra.

 

Thanks

[Guest Gollywobbler]

Hi

 

Try hereL

 

http://www.ranzcog.edu.au/find/search.php?state=ACT&type=fellow

 

and

 

http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

 

However, in Australia as in the UK, you cannot make a direct appointment even privately with a specialist. You have to be referred by a GP. I would suggest that you register with Medicare and soon as you arrive in Oz, but see a private GP if that will be quicker.

 

I would also suggest that you take out full medical & travel insurance before you leave the UK, just in case the flight leaves you feeling unwell or anything.

 

You could also try ringing or e-mailing Medicare from here. They may be able to give you some tips about how to fast-track getting a GP involved and the necessary referral:

 

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/corporate/contact_us.shtml#general

 

Hope this helps a bit

[ali]

We went to register with medicare within our first week, but was told we had to be in the country 10 working days before we could register in order for the DIMIA computer to send them the info. Don't know if this is just WA or all of Aus. Hence a second trip!

 

Ali

[Guest THE JONEZYS]

We were told the same in Victoria. I think it will be the same all over.

Sorry I cant be of more help.

Lesley

[restfamily]

Okay. I have mailed medicare to ask if they can speed up the registering and getting an appointment with midwife / OB.

 

Joined the forum and have posted so lets hope I get a good recommendation from another mum.

 

Thanks loads on this one