Family Planning at Tewantin Medical Centre
Comprehensive family planning services, including:
- Fertility options
- Contraception
- Pregnancy care
- Fertility advice and IVF referrals
At Tewantin Medical Centre, we understand the importance of comprehensive family planning services.
The experienced medical team is dedicated to supporting you at every stage, from preconception check-ups to ongoing care during your journey.
Whether you’re considering starting a family, looking into fertility options, or seeking advice on contraception, the doctors at Tewantin Medical Centre are here to guide you with care, support and professional expertise.
Our Family Planning Services
Preconception Check-Up and Tests
Planning for a baby starts with understanding you and your partner’s health. We offer thorough preconception check-ups to assess your overall health and identify any potential issues that could affect your pregnancy.
This includes a range of preconception tests to ensure you are in the best possible health before conceiving.
Fertility Advice and Referrals
If you have concerns about fertility, our team can provide advice and support. We can refer you to local IVF specialists who will provide you advise and expertise in this area.
Your doctor will guide you through the options available and help you find the best path forward.
Contraception Counselling and Options
Choosing the right contraception is an important part of family planning. We offer counselling and guidance on a variety of contraceptive methods, including birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, and more.
Pregnancy Care
Family planning care doesn’t stop once you fall pregnant. Once you are pregnant, regular check-ups are essential to monitor the health of you and your baby. Our team provides ongoing prenatal and postnatal care, ensuring you receive the support and medical attention needed throughout your pregnancy.
General Health and Wellness
Maintaining good health is crucial for successful family planning. We offer advice on nutrition, exercise and managing any conditions that could impact your fertility, pregnancy or journey.
We are here to support you every step of the way in your family planning journey.
Why Choose Tewantin Medical Centre?
At Tewantin Medical Centre, our patients receive personalised, compassionate and professional care.
Our team is here to support you with advice, comprehensive services, and referrals to non-GP specialist care when needed.
We understand that family planning can be a path with ups and downs and everyone’s journey is different.
People also ask / Family Planning FAQs
A preconception check-up is a health assessment conducted before you try to conceive. It includes a review of your medical history, lifestyle factors and other factors to ensure you are in optimal health for pregnancy and raising children.
Preconception tests help identify any health issues that could affect your ability to conceive or have a healthy pregnancy. These tests can include blood work, screenings and checks for infections.
They are a normal part of a positive outcome.
While Tewantin Medical Centre does not have IVF specialists on site, we can provide initial fertility advice and refer you to trusted IVF specialists for further treatment.
Get in touch with us for more information.
We offer a range of prescription based contraceptive options as well as implants, injections and referral for IUD.
Your Doctor will help you choose the most appropriate option for you based on your individual needs
Regular check-ups are typically scheduled every four weeks during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy, every two weeks until 36 weeks and then weekly until delivery. Your doctor will create a personalised schedule based on your pregnancy.
If you are having trouble conceiving, it’s important to speak with your doctor and not go it alone. The doctors at Tewantin Medical Centre can conduct initial assessments and, if necessary, refer you to an IVF specialist for advanced fertility treatments.