An obstetrician is a doctor who specialises in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system.
As an obstetrician Dr. Suzana has the skills to manage complex & high-risk pregnancies and births, and can perform interventions and caesareans. Dr. Suzana is also trained in women’s reproductive health (gynaecology).
Dr. Suzana’s responsibilities reflect that pregnancy and child birth is a natural and personal process in which the role of her as your obstetrician is to deliver expert advice and treatment in a caring professional manner to maximise the safety and well-being of mother and baby.
Dr. Suzana as the key health professional is responsible for the care of her pregnant patient and as such co-ordinates her care and acts as her advocate.
Dr. Suzana always treats her pregnancy patients with consideration and respect, seeking their cooperation and full understanding of medical issues may they arise. She takes an appropriate history and performs relevant clinical examinations, whilst handling all information in a private and confidential manner.
As a specialist obstetrician Dr. Suzana provides an accessible and appropriate level of information about, and explanation of:
- pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
- advice offered, tests and treatment recommended, including any potential consequences of those recommendations and any possible alternative courses of action
- models of care and types of maternity service delivery so that a patient’s choice is well informed.
Dr. Suzana always provides the pregnant woman with the opportunity to participate in making decisions about her own care, and that of her baby before and after delivery. Dr. Suzana will discuss the possibility that a pregnant woman’s preferred management may not be possible in an emergency situation, and that planning for birth must be flexible and subject to modification if necessary, particularly in the event of complications. However Dr. Suzana also understands that the pregnant woman may choose to refuse treatment or investigations, and therefore the patient should be aware of the potential adverse consequences.
Dr. Suzana is readily accessible to both patients and colleagues when on duty or on call. As your private obstetrician Dr. Suzana ensures that any concerns or queries are responded to in a timely manner to ensure that our patients are put at ease immediately, and when it comes to emergency situations such as a pregnancy patients going into labor or other medical situation she will respond immediately when on duty or on call.
Dr. Suzana always goes above and beyond for each and every patient. She follows the guidelines and requirements set out by RANZCOG as she is a specialist accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist.