Antenatal Care

Compassionate, Expert Support Throughout Your Pregnancy

Antenatal care is about more than check-ups — it’s a partnership that supports your health, your baby’s development, and your emotional wellbeing throughout pregnancy. Dr. Affie Tourani offers warm, evidence-based antenatal care tailored to your unique needs, preferences, and stage of life. Whether this is your first baby or you’ve done it before, she’ll be by your side with reassurance, education, and medical expertise. 

What Is Antenatal Care?

Antenatal care involves regular medical appointments, screenings, and support throughout pregnancy to:

  • Monitor your baby’s growth and development

  • Track your health, including blood pressure, weight, and mental wellbeing

  • Identify and manage any complications early

  • Provide guidance on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle

  • Prepare you for labour, delivery, and postnatal recovery

Your Journey, Your Plan

Dr. Tourani creates a personalised antenatal schedule based on your health, pregnancy type (e.g. low-risk or high-risk), and individual needs. This includes:

  • Initial consultation (usually at 6–10 weeks)

  • Regular visits (monthly, then fortnightly, then weekly as birth approaches)

  • Blood tests and key ultrasounds (dating scan, NIPT, morphology scan)

  • Education about birth options, pain relief, breastfeeding, and parenting

  • Referrals to allied health if needed (e.g. physio, dietitian, psychologist)

Dr. Tourani also discusses emotional readiness, mental health, and any personal concerns you may have.

Common Topics Covered During Antenatal Visits

  • Morning sickness, reflux, and other common symptoms

  • Safe medications during pregnancy

  • Weight gain and nutrition

  • Movement and exercise guidance

  • Emotional and mental wellbeing

  • Preparing a birth plan

  • Baby’s movements and signs to watch out for

  • Planning for postnatal support

Caring for You, Not Just the Pregnancy

Pregnancy affects every part of your life — your body, your emotions, your relationships. Dr. Tourani brings both clinical expertise and empathy to every visit, offering a safe space to raise any questions or concerns. She also monitors for and manages:

  • Gestational diabetes

  • Preeclampsia

  • Anaemia

  • Preterm labour risks

  • Placental issues

  • Baby’s position and growth

Consistent Care with a Trusted Specialist

You’ll see Dr. Tourani throughout your entire pregnancy — not a rotating team. This continuity of care builds trust and confidence, especially in the final weeks leading to birth.

Start Your Pregnancy Journey With Confidence

Whether you’re newly pregnant or looking to transfer your care to a specialist who listens and supports, Dr. Affie Tourani offers antenatal care that’s: Thorough, Personalised, Calm and Respectful.