ANSC March 2026 update: St George and Sutherland hospitals

Peer-led feedback 

The ANSC program is dedicated to the provision of quality antenatal care and endeavors to follow up on feedback appropriately in a timely manner.  

Clinical enquiries and feedback are typically fed back through the GP Liaison Midwife at the relevant hospital. Clinical feedback may then be communicated back to the ANSC GP provider by GP ANSC Advisors, or via the relevant hospital.  

Changes to booking in for antenatal care at St George Hospital and Sutherland Hospital 

The process for booking in for antenatal care at St George and Sutherland Hospitals has recently changed. Please see information on the relevant hospital website for more information:  

• The Sutherland Hospital 

• St George Hospital 
  

EPAS at Sutherland Hospital  

eReferrals are now live for EPAS at The Sutherland Hospital (TSH). This system allows GPs to refer directly to the EPAS service at TSH. Days of operation are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 0800-1630 (closed public holidays). Women require a GP referral via the eReferral system and the EPAS Midwife will triage the referral and phone the woman to book an appointment. Referral criteria to EPAS as below.  

Women who are <20+0 weeks pregnant with:  

• Vaginal Bleeding or abdominal in First Trimester of Pregnancy  

• Pregnancy of unknown location (PUL)  

• Intrauterine pregnancy not visualised on ultrasound and inappropriately rising or slow rising Beta hCG levels  

• Retained products of conception post a miscarriage or termination of pregnancy 

•  Possible uterine arteriovenous malformation  

• Suspected molar pregnancy  
  

Exclusion criteria  

• Negative Beta hCG  

• General gynaecological problems unrelated to early pregnancy  

• Referral for a termination of pregnancy  

• Women who are clinically unstable and require urgent medical attention  

• Hyperemesis gravidarum 
  

St George Hospital Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) changes 

St George Hospital EPAS is no longer a ‘turn up’ drop-in service, having transitioned to a booked appointment service from Monday 3rd of November 2025. To refer from GP practices or specialist rooms: 

• Ask the woman to text their full name, date of birth and return phone number to 044 7577 685. She will receive a call back with her appointment details after 7:30 am the following businessc day, and within 24 hrs of that time. Please provide her with this instruction sheet. 

• Please fax EPAS referral and any relevant clinical information (ultrasounds and outside pathology) to (02) 9113 3183 or email to seslhd-stg-epasclinic@health.nsw.gov.au 

• Unstable women or women requiring urgent care should be sent to the Emergency Department. 
  

Please see flyer here for more information.  

Childbirth and parenting programs at Sutherland Hospital 

Parent Education sessions are a great way for women and families to prepare for childbirth and parenting. Education, knowledge, and support are key to positive experience, empowering families to make informed decisions about their journeys. Families can book into the programs at St George Hospital here and The Sutherland Hospital here.