Dr Kate Gowling

19/10/2025

Honoured to have presented at the pre-conference workshop — a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge and contribute to the program.

Now looking forward to three inspiring days at the RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting to learn, collaborate, and connect with colleagues.

Proud to be part of the O&G community!

18/10/2025

I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Still Aware Gala Ball with the entire GLOW Specialists team. It was a fun and inspiring evening, all in support of a cause that means so much — raising awareness and funds to help prevent stillbirth. 💛

I’m so proud to be part of a team that shows up for something so important. Nights like this remind me why we do what we do.

25/09/2025

As an obstetrician and fertility specialist, I’m often asked about the safety of medications during pregnancy — most recently paracetamol (acetaminophen) and its possible link to autism or ADHD in children.

There is currently no credible scientific evidence proving that appropriate use of paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism or ADHD. While some observational studies have suggested an association, these studies do not show a cause-and-effect relationship and are often limited by confounding factors.

Paracetamol, when used as directed, remains one of the safest pain relief options for pregnant women.

This is supported by major Australian medical bodies, including:

✅ RANZCOG (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)
✅ TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
✅ AMA (Australian Medical Association)

All agree that there is no conclusive evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy with developmental conditions like autism or ADHD.

If you’re pregnant and unsure about which medications are safe, please speak to your healthcare provider. Your wellbeing — and your baby’s — is our top priority.

18/08/2025

Back from an incredible fertility education weekend in Canberra!

Grateful for the chance to learn alongside brilliant colleagues — diving into embryology, LGBTQIA+ inclusive care, patient decision-making, the role of AI in fertility and more. So much to take back to practice

Also squeezed in some Canberra sights!

15/08/2025

Caught a sunset from above 🌅 as I flew to the nation’s capital ✈️ for a weekend dedicated to fertility education 🧬. Looking forward to connecting 🤝 and learning 📚!

19/07/2025

Not long to go now!!

22/06/2025

Beyond excited that we are so close to moving in to our brand new, purpose built rooms! Good times ahead 🥳

Big News! GLOW Is Moving to a New Home This August 2025! 🏢

We’re thrilled to share that GLOW Specialists is relocating to a brand-new space starting August 2025! Don't worry, we're not moving too far 😜

Behind the scenes, we’ve been busy designing a larger, more dynamic environment to better support our growth and serve our incredible community. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new and improved home!

31/05/2025

Beautiful blooms this week from a beautiful family🌷

26/04/2025

Cuddles with baby Grayson this week 😍

12/04/2025

Help Stop Gender Discrimination in Private Health
Insurance

✍🏻 12 days left to sign the petition to protect women’s right to safe, specialist-led care.

www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN7227/sign

As someone who values quality health care, you understand how important it is to have access to the doctor of your choice, especially for maternity and gynaecological care. But right now in Australia, the system is failing women.

➡️ Private maternity units are closing across the country due to unfair funding.

➡️ Women must hold gold-level private health insurance for over 12 months to choose
their own obstetrician.

➡️ And crucially, private maternity services are excluded from the Risk Equalisation Pool
(REP) — a key funding mechanism in private health.
This is gender discrimination — and it’s affecting care for women and babies nationwide.

What is the Risk Equalisation Pool❓
The REP helps balance costs across private health insurers by pooling claims for:
• Hospital treatment
• Hospital-substitute care
• Chronic disease management

But maternity care is excluded — despite being a core health service. This policy means insurers receive no support for maternity costs, making these services more expensive. That’s why private maternity care is disappearing and why so many women are losing choice and access.

What needs to change❓
Parliamentary Petition EN7227 calls on the Federal Government to include obstetric and gynaecological services in the REP.

This one reform would:
✅ End funding discrimination against women
✅ Help keep private maternity units open
✅ Make specialist-led care more affordable and accessible
✅ Ensure fair, equitable support for women across all stages of life


GLOW Specialists

e-petitions

10/11/2024

Our very own GLOW midwife, Emily, had her beautiful baby boy recently! What an honor to be a part of this special time of their lives. Welcome to the world Teddy 🧸🩵

09/11/2024

We had a great night at the gala last weekend. An amazing organisation raising funds and awareness to help end preventable stillbirth.