Request a Obstetrician Referral Online

An obstetrician is a medical professional who specialises in pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care. They manage and provide care for both maternal and fetal health throughout the pregnancy.

• Confirmed pregnancy 
• High-risk pregnancy considerations 
• Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy 
• Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy 
• Abdominal pain during pregnancy 
• Reduced fetal movement 
• Pre-existing medical issues that could negatively affect pregnancy 

• High-risk pregnancy – pregnancies with increased health risks 

• Gestational diabetes – diabetes developing during pregnancy 

• Pre-eclampsia – high blood pressure during pregnancy 

• Preterm labour – early onset of labour 

• Fetal growth issues – abnormal development of the baby 

• Pregnancy complications – such as placenta-related issues

• High-risk pregnancy management 
• Twin pregnancy 
• Need for specialised prenatal care 
• Keeping track of complications 
• Planning delivery 

A GP referral to an obstetrician is usually valid for 12 months; however, if issued by a specialist, referrals are normally valid for three months only. Always check your referral for validity. 

Yes, telehealth general practitioners may confirm pregnancy and refer patients to obstetricians. However, please note that prenatal care requires essential physical assessments (such as blood pressure checks and physical examinations) that cannot be conducted via telehealth. Your online GP may advise an in-person consultation to ensure your and your baby’s safety.

Follow-up visits are covered during the referral period. Once a referral expires, a new one is necessary. 

Public maternity care is frequently bulk-billed, but private obstetricians typically charge fees, which might result in out-of-pocket expenses.

Yes, you can request a specific obstetrician, especially if you prefer private treatment or have been referred to a particular expert. 

Referrals are often provider specific, Confirm with the clinic whether it can be utilised across both systems. 

Yes, after-hours GP and telemedicine providers can issue obstetrician referrals as necessary. 

Note: Hola Health bulk billing after-hours doctor consults are for urgent care and available to Medicare cardholders during these hours only: Weekdays 6pm–7:30am | Saturday 12am–7:30am & from 12pm | Sunday & public holidays: 24 hours.

If you experience any of the following, call 000 immediately or visit the nearest Emergency Department (ED): 

• Vaginal bleeding 

• Severe abdominal pain 

• Sudden leg swelling associated with headaches or vision changes 

• Fetal movement is reduced or absent 

• Signs of labour before term 

A referral frequently includes consultation. Ultrasounds and other pregnancy-related testing may require separate referrals or can be scheduled via your GP.

Yes, each pregnancy requires a fresh referral to ensure that the patient receives appropriate care throughout the pregnancy.