GP enquiries:
SESLHD-RHWGPSCEnquiries@health.nsw.gov.au
ANSC midwives:
Hwee Ling Lim: Available Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Friday
Chantelle du Boisee: Currently on secondment to MAPS until end of February 2026
For non-urgent clinical advice:
Phone: 0417 995 153 (8.00 AM – 4.30 PM)
Please leave a voicemail or text message if there isn’t an answer.
Obstetric doctors:
Phone: 9382 6111
Ask the operator to page the on-call obstetric registrar for ANSC.
Obstetric medicine physician registrar:
Phone: 9382 6111
Monday – Friday (9.00 AM – 5.00 PM)
Ask operator to page the registrar.
Birth unit:
Phone: 0439 869 035 or 9382 6100
for 24/7 urgent advice from 20 weeks pregnancy.
Following service review, the updated schedule clarifies appointment allocation between GP led and RHW clinics, ensuring appropriate care continuity throughout pregnancy
Women who are already enrolled in GP‑ANSC will continue under the existing schedule, with no changes to their planned appointments.
From 12 January 2026, all women attending their RHW booking visit will transition to the new clinic schedule.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in delivering high‑quality shared antenatal care.
Summary of the 2026 ANSC schedule
• 6 –12 weeks: GP
• 14 –16 weeks: RHW (booking in appointment)
• 20 – 21 weeks: RHW
• 24 weeks: GP
• 28 weeks: GP (RHW for Rh negative woman at 28 weeks – not a midwife clinic appointment)
• 32 weeks: GP
• 34 weeks: GP (RHW for Rh negative woman at 34 weeks – nott a midwife clinic appointmen)
• 36 weeks: RHW
• 38 weeks: GP
• 39 – 41 weeks: RHW
The requirements for affiliation with the RHW GP ANSC program have changed. Any GP who applies to become affiliated with the RHW GP ANSC Program from 1st of April must demonstrate their completion of the RACGP First Trimester Screening module available through RACGP eLearning.
Any ANSC GPs who are currently affiliated with the RHW GP ANSC Program are encouraged to complete the RACGP First Trimester Screening module, which can be counted as ANSC CPD for this triennium.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, or would like assistance accessing the module, please contact ansc@cesphn.com.au
View the new pathway
When referring patients for ANSC, women are typically allocated to:
If a patient prefers MGP and capacity is available, please continue to refer to an ANSC obstetrician.
Once the referral is received, RHW will allocate an appropriate MGP obstetrician internally.
GPs can now send electronic referrals directly to RHW antenatal and perinatal mental health.
ANSC General Practitioners (GPs) are required to utilise and adhere to the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) Clinical Business Rules (CBRs) to ensure safe patient care and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
Access all the RHW CBR’s: Royal Hospital for Women Policies | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
The Australian Pregnancy Care Guidelines are a nationally endorsed set of evidence-based recommendations for pregnancy care in Australia.
Australian Pregnancy Care Guidelines
Low‑dose aspirin (150 mg daily from 12–36 weeks) is recommended for pregnant patients at increased risk of hypertensive disorders, pre‑eclampsia, preterm birth, or fetal growth restriction. Key indications include prior hypertension in pregnancy, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, chronic hypertension, or a history of fetal growth restriction. It may also be appropriate when two moderate‑risk factors are present, such as first pregnancy, age ≥40, BMI ≥35, long inter‑pregnancy interval, family history of pre‑eclampsia, or multiple pregnancy. Low‑dose aspirin is considered safe in pregnancy with no evidence of increased bleeding. Read the factsheet
Obstetric clinical placements | Antenatal Ward, Level 4
Wednesdays: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Limit: 6 attendees
Dates: 29 April, 17 June, 5 August, 4 October, 9 December
Antenatal doctors & midwives clinic | Maternity Outpatient, Level 0
9:00am – 11.00am
Dates: 29 June, 30 June, 1 July, 1 Aug, 1 Sept , 2 Sept
Neonatal clinical placements | Newborn Care, Level 1
Tuesdays: 9:00am – 11:00am
Dates: 21 April, 13 October
Limit: 5 attendees
To Register
Antenatal Shared Care Liaison Midwives
Chantelle Du Boisee – Currently on secondment to MAPS
Hwee Ling Lim – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
0417 995 153 | 02 9382 6016
SESLHD-RHWGPSCEnquiries@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: Placement dates and maximum attendee numbers may be subject to change.
ANSC GPs are invited to join the Royal Hospital for Women – Menopause Hub GP clinical placements in 2026.
Dates and topics:
8.30 – 11.00 am or 1.30 – 4.00 pm
Registration: Registrations via Gill Neil (CNC Menopause) on SESLHD-RHWmenohub@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9382 6359 (note, a maximum of 2 GPs per session and must be ANSC registered, free to attend.)
GPs are encouraged to share the attached flyer with pregnant women less than 17 weeks’ gestation who have a history of asthma and are booking in at the Royal Hospital for Women.
These women may be eligible to participate in the TTAP Study, which aims to improve asthma management during pregnancy.
Who should receive the flyer?
Women <17 weeks pregnant, Women with a history of asthma, Women booking in for maternity care at RHW.
Contact Details
Research Midwife
0409 702 263
SESLHD-RHW-TTAP@health.nsw.gov.au
Please support recruitment by sharing this flyer during early pregnancy consultations.
Health Referral Forms
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