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Expectant mothers looking for comfort, convenience and continuity of care during their pregnancy can access the GP Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) program which is available across South Western Sydney to women who are likely to have an uncomplicated or low risk pregnancy.
Through the ANSC program, the patient’s GP and local public hospital work together to provide care before and after their baby is born. Patients see their GP for most of their care before their baby is born. During birth, hospital midwives and doctors provide care. The GP takes over care again after the baby is born.
The program aims to:
- provide flexibility, choice and continuity of care through pregnancy
- cater for the preferences and needs of women from various cultural backgrounds
- make it easy for the GP and local hospital to work together to support pregnancy care
- ensure continuity of care throughout pregnancy and afterwards
The benefits for expecting mothers are:
- continuity of care: women are provided with ongoing care throughout pregnancy and afterwards
- comprehensive care: GPs know their patient and have all their medical records available
- flexibility: the option for GP appointments after work or on weekends
- fewer trips to the hospital: hospitals are often not as convenient to get to as a GP, and waiting times are often not as long
The ANSC program has been a SWSPHN and South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) partnership for more than 16 years. It runs across Bankstown, Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield and Bowral hospitals, and about 240 local GPs are registered ANSC providers.
To access the ANSC program, patients should ask their GP if they are a recognised antenatal shared care provider. If not, the SWSLHD’s clinical midwife consultant liaison can help. Call 0484 627 228, Monday to Friday, or email swslhd-cmcgpsc@health.nsw.gov.au.
For more pregnancy care options, visit Health Resource Directory, Options For Pregnancy Care.