The Royal Hospital for Women

Bookings, referrals and contacts

Resources for GPs

Resources for families

Become an ANSC GP

Key Contacts 

• Weekdays between 8:00am and 4:30pm, contact the Antenatal Shared Care Liaison Midwife on 0417 995 153, if no answer, please leave a voicemail or text message. Email: SESLHD-RHWGPSCEnquiries@health.nsw.gov.au

For urgent or complex medical questions:

1. Call RHW Switchand ask to speak to the Green Team Obstetrics Registrar for Drs Coogan, Fay or Ooi OR Obstetric Medicine Physician Registrar – 9382 6111
2. If the registrar is not available, call Birthing Unit – 0439 869 035 or 02 9382 6100

Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS)

If your patient is less than 20 weeks pregnant and is experiencing bleeding or pain and needs to be reviewed by the Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS), please call:

• Weekdays 07:30am-04:00pm – 02 9382 6701
• Afterhours – RHW Switch and ask to speak to an Obstetrics Registrar – 9382 6111

This is an appointment only service and you will need to provide an electronic referral.

Pregnancy Day Stay Unit (PDSU)

To be seen in PDSU, your patient must be more than 20 weeks pregnant. Reasons for referral include hyperemesis (severe nausea and vomiting) or iron deficiency anaemia that requires an infusion (as per RHW guidelines). Please note this service is by appointment only. Please call:

• Weekdays 9:00am-5:00pm 02 9382 6417

Late Diagnosis of Pregnancy

If a woman presents late, perform routine screening and submit an electronic referral ASAP. Following this, contact the GP Shared Care Liaison Midwife to notify of the late referral.

• Weekdays between 8:00am and 4:30pm – ANSC Liaison Midwife – 0417 995 15

Antenatal Care at Royal Hospital for Women

Models of Care 

GPs should discuss the various models of antenatal care with women. Information is available on the Royal Hospital for Women website.  

GP Antenatal Shared Care Resources 

These recommendations are for women attending Royal Hospital for Women for their antenatal care under the GP ANSC program. 

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The following resources are available to participating GPs to promote the GP Antenatal Shared Care model to women and families at their practice.