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GP Obstetrics 

Our GP Obstetricians 

Dr Peter Davis

MBBS, FRACGP, FRACRRM, Adv Dip Obs RANZCOG 

Dr Jeannie Ellis

MBBS, FACRRM, Adv DRANZCOG, MPH

Dr Amy Daly 

MBBS, FRACGP. BHlthSci, BMedRes DRANZCOG Adv

Dr Sarah Jensen

MBBS BHlthSci, BMedRes DRANZCOG Adv

Antenatal Care 

Our GP Obstetricians care for women who choose to birth at Queanbeyan Hospital.  The information listed here is to give an overall guide to pregnancy appointments at Rutledge Family Medical Centre, some women may require a different level of care. This is not a definitive guide and you should speak directly with your GP Obstetrician

To make the most of your visits with us it is important that we receive all relevant tests before your appointment. We ask that you email, fax or drop off any scans or blood test results before your visit.  

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Appointment Timeline

This is not a definitive schedule, Nor does it outline all aspects of antenatal care. This is an approximation only. Please speak with your GP Obstetrician for full details 

6-10 weeks with your usual GP 

  • Confirm pregnancy and note due date

  • If dates uncertain organise dating ultrasound for 8-13 weeks

  • Order antenatal screening blood test. Send copies to Rutledge Family Medical Centre

  • Start Iodine and folate

  • Discuss carrier screening if not done previously.

  • Flu Vaccine if not up to date

8-10 weeks with your usual GP 

  • Standard check, diet, lifestyle, exercise, work

  • Discuss Models of care/birthing options QDH or other

  • Discuss first trimester screening options (including genetic or hormonal)

  • Discuss Anti D if Rh negative

  • Call Rutledge Family Medical Centre to book with GP Obstetrician

  • Contact Queanbeyan Hospital to book  

14-16 weeks with GP Obstetrician  

  • Intake appointment with GP Obstetrician

  • Comprehensive review of pregnancy history, physical, social & mental health.

  • Review all results and ensure all requires tests have been done

  • Consider early Gestational Diabetes testing

24 weeks with GP Obstetrician  

  • Standard Check - emotional wellbeing, BP, weight, urine

  • Order Glucose Tolerance Test

  • Review & Discuss information/tests/symptoms

  • Pertussis Immunisation

32 weeks with GP Obstetrician  

  • Standard Check - emotional wellbeing, BP, weight, urine

  • Birth planning & management appointment 

  • Discussion re birthing preferences 

  • Complete paperwork for caesarean section is planned or likely 

  • Review all tests and risk factors

  • Arrange Anti D if needed

36 weeks with GP Obstetrician  

  • Check position & growth of baby

  • Plan support options after birth

38 weeks with GP Obstetrician  

  • Check position & growth of baby

  • Plan for birth

40 weeks with GP Obstetrician 

  • Check position & growth of baby

  • Plan for birth

  • Ensure there is a plan in place for review past the due date

6 - 8 weeks post delivery with GP Obstetrician

  • Must be after baby is 6 weeks old

  • Comprehensive review of mother and baby

  • Mental health review, discussion about contraception, debrief post birth

  • Plan GTT postnatal if GDM

  • Discuss feeding and wellbeing

  • CST if due

  • Rubella vaccination if low or borderline levels.

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