Maternity

Clare Medical Centre offers a comprehensive range of maternity Services.

Obstetric Doctors

We have 4 obstetric doctors who can care for you through your pregnancy.

• Dr. Tod Owen
• Dr. Lisa Beament
• Dr Marion Crompton
• Dr Rebecca Allmond

Whilst we don’t offer a specific private service, every effort is made to ensure your chosen doctor is involved in your birth care.

There are times when doctors will be on leave and may need to hand your care to another doctor. This will be discussed with you should the situation arise.

As a guide, Antenatal visits are recommended at:

• 8 -12, 16, 20, 24 weeks

• 28, 30, 32 weeks
• 34, 36 weeks
• Every week from 37 weeks onwards

Patients that have been determined as NOT high risk will not need to see their obstetrician for every visit, and can visit the midwife instead.

Attending a Specialist in Adelaide

We understand if you wish to be referred to a specialist obstetrician in Adelaide for your care. If this is the case, please inform your Doctor and this can be arranged for you.

Shared Care

Shared care is offered to patients who are under the care of an obstetrician in Adelaide, and would like to have some consults locally.

Dr Phil Gribble, Dr Lisa Koo and Dr Melanie Considine are trained Shared Care providers.

These visits usually take place at 16, 24, 30, 32, 34 & 37 weeks.

Caesarean Sections

Caesarean Sections are conducted at Clare Hospital by Dr Tod Owen, Dr Marion Crompton and Dr Rebecca Allmond as required.

Fees

Patients are expected to pay in full on the day of the appointment.

Please refer to Fee Board at Reception.

There is no charge for Midwife visits.

Hand Held Medical Record

All patients will be provided with an Orange booklet that will hold a copy of their antenatal medical records. This record should be brought to all antenatal appointments and for the hospital admission.