Frequently Asked Questions
NSW Food Authority have published an excellent guideline addressing what is and isn’t recommended to be eaten during pregnancy. Don’t freak out if you see a food that you have already eaten is listed as something that should be avoided. This guideline is very strict and conservative. Click on the link below to access the guideline:
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-07/Pregnancy_brochure_21_0.pdf
Many women in the first trimester don’t feel up to doing much vigorous exercise. However, as the tiredness and nausea subsides (or for the lucky ones who don’t have these things) I would highly recommend you continue to keep active. The only thing to avoid in the first trimester is hot spas, saunas and bikram based programs. As your pregnancy progresses, you will need to modify the physical activity you do to be in keeping with your changing body and abilities. Polly has a whole lot of information on this as well as some great options in pregnancy specific exercise classes and will cover this with you at your 16 week appointment.
Most medication is safe to continue to take in pregnancy however this should be discussed with either your GP or myself. Another brilliant resource is Mothersafe. It is a hotline based service with specially trained staff who can give you up to date, evidence based advice on the safety of your medication in pregnancy. I highly recommend contacting them:
https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/royal-hospital-for-women/services-clinics/directory/mothersafe
No worries at all. Myself and Polly are here to help you make this decision and we can discuss it further during your initial appointments with us. However, if you have chosen a hospital, please go ahead and book yourself in.
Spotting, blood on wiping or brown discharge is quite common in pregnancy and in particular during the first trimester. It alone is not a sign of a miscarriage. If your bleeding becomes heavy like a period or is associated with significant pain please contact the rooms and we will arrange to review you. If this occurs after hours, you can contact your local Emergency Department.
During pregnancy your immune system is slightly suppressed. This means colds are more common in pregnancy and they can make you feel even more lousy (and for longer) compared to when you are not pregnant. The good news is that your baby will not be bothered by your cold at all!! What we need to do is focus on the management of your symptoms so we can get you feeling better, sooner. I have put this information sheet together with some useful advice:
Absolutely. Assuming your pregnancy remains uncomplicated, I am happy for you to travel domestically up until 37 weeks. Just make sure you get a letter from Nat stating your due date and my clearance for you to fly.
Constipation is very common in pregnancy and can be made worse by some anti-nausea medications. Over the counter products aimed at treating constipation are safe in pregnancy and I have put this handout together to explain their action and help you guide you:
Yes you can! Almost all cosmetic products and procedures (including botox) are safe in pregnancy. Attached is some more information that I have put together in relation to this:
There is an element of unpredictability involved in running an obstetric practice and a situation may arise when we will need to change the time of your appointment. Fortunately, this does not happen often. If I am attending a delivery at the time of your appointment and a midwife is in the rooms you will have the option of being seen by them. If the midwife is not there or if it is your preference, we will rebook your appointment with me at an available time that suits you best.
Reflux (or heartburn) is a common pregnancy symptom and thankfully tends to respond well to simple measures and/or treatment which we have outlined here –
Tossing and turning at night is common during pregnancy and at times it may be difficult to get comfortable in any position. The best position to sleep when you are pregnant, particularly after 28 weeks, is on your side.
https://drjustintucker.com/obstetricshome/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Side-Sleep.pdf
Here is our Pregnancy Information Booklet. We will go through this with you in detail at your 16 week appointment.
NSW Food Authority have published an excellent guideline addressing what is and isn’t recommended to be eaten during pregnancy. Don’t freak out if you see a food that you have already eaten is listed as something that should be avoided. This guideline is very strict and conservative. Click on the link below to access the guideline:
Many women in the first trimester don’t feel up to doing much vigorous exercise. However, as the tiredness and nausea subsides (or for the lucky ones who don’t have these things) I would highly recommend you continue to keep active. The only thing to avoid in the first trimester is hot spas, saunas and bikram based programs. As your pregnancy progresses, you will need to modify the physical activity you do to be in keeping with your changing body and abilities. Polly has a whole lot of information on this as well as some great options in pregnancy specific exercise classes and will cover this with you at your 16 week appointment.
Most medication is safe to continue to take in pregnancy however this should be discussed with either your GP or myself. Another brilliant resource is Mothersafe. It is a hotline based service with specially trained staff who can give you up to date, evidence based advice on the safety of your medication in pregnancy. I highly recommend contacting them:
https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/royal-hospital-for-women/services-clinics/directory/mothersafe
No worries at all. Nat, myself and Polly are all here to help you make this decision and we can discuss it further during your initial appointments with us. However, if you have chosen a hospital, please go ahead and book yourself in.
Spotting, blood on wiping or brown discharge is quite common in pregnancy and in particular during the first trimester. It alone is not a sign of a miscarriage. If your bleeding becomes heavy like a period or is associated with significant pain please contact the rooms and we will arrange to review you. If this occurs after hours, you can contact your local Emergency Department.
During pregnancy your immune system is slightly suppressed. This means colds are more common in pregnancy and they can make you feel even more lousy (and for longer) compared to when you are not pregnant. The good news is that your baby will not be bothered by your cold at all!! What we need to do is focus on the management of your symptoms so we can get you feeling better, sooner. I have put this information sheet together with some useful advice:
Getting the flu vaccination during pregnancy will protect not only you but also your baby against getting the flu. Therefore, it is recommended in pregnancy. Here is some more information:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Publications/pregnancy-brochure.pdf
Absolutely. Assuming your pregnancy remains uncomplicated, I am happy for you to travel domestically up until 37 weeks. Just make sure you get a letter from Nat stating your due date and my clearance for you to fly.
Constipation is very common in pregnancy and can be made worse by some anti-nausea medications. Over the counter products aimed at treating constipation are safe in pregnancy and I have put this handout together to explain their action and help you guide you:
Yes you can! Almost all cosmetic products and procedures (including botox) are safe in pregnancy. Attached is some more information that I have put together in relation to this:
There is an element of unpredictability involved in running an obstetric practice and a situation may arise when we will need to change the time of your appointment. Fortunately, this does not happen often. If I am attending a delivery at the time of your appointment and a midwife is in the rooms you will have the option of being seen by them. If the midwife is not there or if it is your preference, we will rebook your appointment with me at an available time that suits you best.
NSW Food Authority have published an excellent guideline addressing what is and isn’t recommended to be eaten during pregnancy. Don’t freak out if you see a food that you have already eaten is listed as something that should be avoided. This guideline is very strict and conservative. Click on the link below to access the guideline:
Many women in the first trimester don’t feel up to doing much vigorous exercise. However, as the tiredness and nausea subsides (or for the lucky ones who don’t have these things) I would highly recommend you continue to keep active. The only thing to avoid in the first trimester is hot spas, saunas and bikram based programs. As your pregnancy progresses, you will need to modify the physical activity you do to be in keeping with your changing body and abilities. Polly has a whole lot of information on this as well as some great options in pregnancy specific exercise classes and will cover this with you at your 16 week appointment.
Most medication is safe to continue to take in pregnancy however this should be discussed with either your GP or myself. Another brilliant resource is Mothersafe. It is a hotline based service with specially trained staff who can give you up to date, evidence based advice on the safety of your medication in pregnancy. I highly recommend contacting them:
https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/royal-hospital-for-women/services-clinics/directory/mothersafe
No worries at all. Nat, myself and Polly are all here to help you make this decision and we can discuss it further during your initial appointments with us. However, if you have chosen a hospital, please go ahead and book yourself in.
Spotting, blood on wiping or brown discharge is quite common in pregnancy and in particular during the first trimester. It alone is not a sign of a miscarriage. If your bleeding becomes heavy like a period or is associated with significant pain please contact the rooms and we will arrange to review you. If this occurs after hours, you can contact your local Emergency Department.
During pregnancy your immune system is slightly suppressed. This means colds are more common in pregnancy and they can make you feel even more lousy (and for longer) compared to when you are not pregnant. The good news is that your baby will not be bothered by your cold at all!! What we need to do is focus on the management of your symptoms so we can get you feeling better, sooner. I have put this information sheet together with some useful advice:
Getting the flu vaccination during pregnancy will protect not only you but also your baby against getting the flu. Therefore, it is recommended in pregnancy. Here is some more information:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Publications/pregnancy-brochure.pdf
Absolutely. Assuming your pregnancy remains uncomplicated, I am happy for you to travel domestically up until 37 weeks. Just make sure you get a letter from Nat stating your due date and my clearance for you to fly.
Constipation is very common in pregnancy and can be made worse by some anti-nausea medications. Over the counter products aimed at treating constipation are safe in pregnancy and I have put this handout together to explain their action and help you guide you:
Yes you can! Almost all cosmetic products and procedures (including botox) are safe in pregnancy. Attached is some more information that I have put together in relation to this:
There is an element of unpredictability involved in running an obstetric practice and a situation may arise when we will need to change the time of your appointment. Fortunately, this does not happen often. If I am attending a delivery at the time of your appointment and a midwife is in the rooms you will have the option of being seen by them. If the midwife is not there or if it is your preference, we will rebook your appointment with me at an available time that suits you best.
NSW Food Authority have published an excellent guideline addressing what is and isn’t recommended to be eaten during pregnancy. Don’t freak out if you see a food that you have already eaten is listed as something that should be avoided. This guideline is very strict and conservative. Click on the link below to access the guideline:
https://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-07/Pregnancy_brochure_21_0.pdf
Many women in the first trimester don’t feel up to doing much vigorous exercise. However, as the tiredness and nausea subsides (or for the lucky ones who don’t have these things) I would highly recommend you continue to keep active. The only thing to avoid in the first trimester is hot spas, saunas and bikram based programs. As your pregnancy progresses, you will need to modify the physical activity you do to be in keeping with your changing body and abilities. Polly has a whole lot of information on this as well as some great options in pregnancy specific exercise classes and will cover this with you at your 16 week appointment.
Most medication is safe to continue to take in pregnancy however this should be discussed with either your GP or myself. Another brilliant resource is Mothersafe. It is a hotline based service with specially trained staff who can give you up to date, evidence based advice on the safety of your medication in pregnancy. I highly recommend contacting them:
https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/royal-hospital-for-women/services-clinics/directory/mothersafe
No worries at all. Myself and Polly are here to help you make this decision and we can discuss it further during your initial appointments with us. However, if you have chosen a hospital, please go ahead and book yourself in.
Spotting, blood on wiping or brown discharge is quite common in pregnancy and in particular during the first trimester. It alone is not a sign of a miscarriage. If your bleeding becomes heavy like a period or is associated with significant pain please contact the rooms and we will arrange to review you. If this occurs after hours, you can contact your local Emergency Department.
During pregnancy your immune system is slightly suppressed. This means colds are more common in pregnancy and they can make you feel even more lousy (and for longer) compared to when you are not pregnant. The good news is that your baby will not be bothered by your cold at all!! What we need to do is focus on the management of your symptoms so we can get you feeling better, sooner. I have put this information sheet together with some useful advice:
Absolutely. Assuming your pregnancy remains uncomplicated, I am happy for you to travel domestically up until 37 weeks. Just make sure you get a letter from Nat stating your due date and my clearance for you to fly.
Constipation is very common in pregnancy and can be made worse by some anti-nausea medications. Over the counter products aimed at treating constipation are safe in pregnancy and I have put this handout together to explain their action and help you guide you:
Yes you can! Almost all cosmetic products and procedures (including botox) are safe in pregnancy. Attached is some more information that I have put together in relation to this:
There is an element of unpredictability involved in running an obstetric practice and a situation may arise when we will need to change the time of your appointment. Fortunately, this does not happen often. If I am attending a delivery at the time of your appointment and a midwife is in the rooms you will have the option of being seen by them. If the midwife is not there or if it is your preference, we will rebook your appointment with me at an available time that suits you best.
Reflux (or heartburn) is a common pregnancy symptom and thankfully tends to respond well to simple measures and/or treatment which we have outlined here –
Tossing and turning at night is common during pregnancy and at times it may be difficult to get comfortable in any position. The best position to sleep when you are pregnant, particularly after 28 weeks, is on your side.
https://drjustintucker.com/obstetricshome/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Side-Sleep.pdf
Here is our Pregnancy Information Booklet. We will go through this with you in detail at your 16 week appointment.
