Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Women's health through pregnancy, delivery and every stage of life
Overview
Obstetrics looks after pregnancy, labour and the weeks after delivery, while gynaecology covers the wider health of the female reproductive system. The two work together across a woman's life, from adolescence to menopause.
Regular antenatal visits allow blood pressure, sugar levels and the baby's growth to be tracked, so that problems are picked up early and the delivery can be planned safely.
Procedures & treatments
- Antenatal check-ups and pregnancy monitoring
- Normal and caesarean delivery
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Fertility evaluation and counselling
- Hysteroscopy and minimal access gynaecological surgery
- Cervical screening and preventive checks
- Menopause and hormonal management
Conditions we treat
- Irregular or heavy menstrual bleeding
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Fibroids and ovarian cysts
- Infertility
- Pregnancy-related diabetes and hypertension
- Recurrent pelvic infection
- Menopausal symptoms
Why it helps
- Continuity of care from conception to delivery
- Minimal access surgery with quicker recovery
- Privacy and dignity throughout examination
- Newborn support available immediately after delivery
Frequently asked questions
How many antenatal visits are usually needed?
In an uncomplicated pregnancy, roughly monthly until the seventh month, fortnightly until the ninth, then weekly until delivery.
Which scans are done during pregnancy?
Typically a dating scan, an anomaly scan around the twentieth week, and growth scans later, with additional scans if advised.
Is a caesarean always planned in advance?
No. Many are decided during labour based on the mother's and baby's condition at that moment.
This page is general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult our doctors for diagnosis and treatment.