Looking for a supportive Doctor in Brisbane

[Lady_Penelope]

I can also commend Dr Robyn Shirlaw (GP) - have known of her personally through my DH (also medical). Robyn is quite hard to get into though - but if you do get in to see her, she has a great empathetic and holistic approach. She will not push you out the door.

Re SHEN THERAPIES again - yes, they def. DO specialise in fertility issues - and have some contacts with Ob/gyns and will make recommendations and suggestions, etc. The guy there (Andrew Orr) was originall trained in medicine at UQ but has branched into Chinese medicine. Brisbane Extra has featured this clinic several times and he has being heralded as "Brisbane's baby maker".

It is a hard and emotionally draining road.

I hope you are well,
Tracy

[kirsty_lee]

I can also commend Dr Robyn Shirlaw (GP) - have known of her personally through my DH (also medical). Robyn is quite hard to get into though - but if you do get in to see her, she has a great empathetic and holistic approach. She will not push you out the door.

She's actually been really good lately with appointments.. if you just make sure you book for a day she's on they will get you in... good luck

[Leemar]

OB- Brisbane

Dr Ross Turner at the Wesley is fantastic.

[hj1981]

ive had multiple MC and after seeing my FS at the mater - it was found that i have a low progesterone issues - now im 5wks preg and getting progesterone injections to support it! he is VERY helpful and so are his nurses!

[snowie]

Wow, you ladies are so wonderful!!
Thank you for all the feedback it is very much appreciated! I will let you know how it all goes!!

[snowie]

I managed to get into see FS. She seemed to be proactive and supportive. I have a bunch of blood tests that I need to have done. She thought I had had another chem as my GP had CC'd the HCG levels through to her. A week after D&C, my levels were 55. I let her know that no, there had been a confirmed viable pregnancy, we had seen the h/b.

She recommended a book to me which I have managed to purchase on line last night. She is going to monitor me this m/c cycle, I have a follie scan in two weeks, and said not to have a break, if I feel up for it, to keep trying. I was surprised by this as I have heard most Drs will recommend waiting for at least one period.

I asked about her treatment in case of further m/c - she wants to be textbook this time - but said she will do anything if there if another m/c. She also said that as soon as I fall pg again, that I should contact her and she will monitor me - there seems to be some study about women who have had recurrent m/c being monitored closely in early pg having more successful outcomes.

If I am not happy with her treatment, at least I will have had some of the basic blood tests completed before seeking treatment from another specialist. She always gives me a copy of the blood tests she has run.

As my FS doesn't deliver, I will be looking for a new OB and will certainly follow up on the recommendations given in the posts above. Thank you so much everyone for your opinions.

Best wishes
Snowie