Congratulations on your expected arrival of your baby.
If you’re a first time parent, selecting Obstetric care for the duration of your pregnancy and birth can feel overwhelming and confusing.
We like to keep this process as simple as possible for you, so you can focus on the health of you and your baby, rest assured that you are both in the hands of a professional, experienced and caring Obstetrician.
Dr Ishwari Casikar offers appointments to expecting mothers on Mondays, assisted by our Midwife.
We like to see our ladies for their first visit any time from 8 weeks gestation. You will see Dr Casikar once a month until 30 weeks, fortnightly until 36 weeks and then weekly until you deliver.
Dr Casikar can deliver your baby at either Nepean Private Hospital or Nepean Public Hospital, this is your choice.
Dr Casikar’s fee’s can be obtained by contacting our office and rebate’s are offered through Medicare and your Private Health Fund if eligible.
Dr Casikar generally has a wait list for new patients, so we recommend contacting us as soon as possible if you feel like Dr Casikar might be the right fit for your journey.
Resources
Becoming a parent is both an exciting and overwhelming experience. We want to ensure that as an expecting mum, you feel comfortable and educated throughout your entire journey. We have compiled a helpful library of resources to help you along the way, from prenatal to delivery.
Prenatal & Pre Pregnancy
A woman’s health and wellbeing before conception can affect her baby’s health and development.
There are many factors to consider prior to becoming pregnant to give the best chance of a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Antenatal & Pregnancy
The purpose of antenatal care is to improve the health and wellbeing of both you and your baby before birth.
Labour & Birth
There are things you can do and think about that will help put your mind at rest and help prepare for labour and birth.
Any preparation can help you feel more confident when you go into labour and help your birth go as smoothly as possible.
After Birth
The first few weeks after having a baby are a time of great change.
From your body and recovery, to feeding and contraception, we want you to feel educated and informed throughout the final phase of your pregnancy.
Want to know more?
If you have any other questions, or want to chat with us about engaging with Dr Casikar for your pregnancy and birth care, contact us to arrange a consultation or to ask us any questions you may have.