Tasmanian Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialists

01/09/2025

This week is National Women’s Health Week! 🩷🌸🏃‍♀️🧘👭☕️💪🌲☀️

It's the perfect time to press pause and do something just for YOU! Whether it's taking a walk, catching up with a friend, booking a yoga class, or simply sitting with a cup of tea to watch the sunrise.

It’s also an important reminder to book in your regular health checks. Staying on top of your health is one of the best ways to care for yourself - not just this week, but all year round.

✔️ Reproductive and Sexual Health
✔️ Mental Health
✔️ Chronic Disease Management
✔️ Lifestyle and General Well-being
✔️ Safety and Health Equity

Your health matters. Make time for it. Make time for YOU. 💪🩷

22/08/2025

🌈🌈

Today is Rainbow Baby Day 🌈

A “rainbow baby” is the baby born after the heartbreaking loss of another. Just like a rainbow after a storm, they bring hope and light — while never replacing the love and memory of the baby who came before. 🌈

We honour all the precious rainbow babies who have brought joy after loss.

At the same time, we acknowledge that not every bereaved parent feels comfortable with the term “rainbow baby” — and that’s okay, too. Every family’s journey through grief, love, and new beginnings is unique and deeply personal. 💜

Today, we hold space for all parents and all babies — those who are here, those who came before, and those we carry forever in our hearts.

Share with us the name of your rainbow baby and their big brother or sister who will forever watch over them.

23/07/2025

National Pain Week

At TasWomen, we acknowledge the often invisible but very real pain many women live with every day.

Chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, vulvodynia, and other gynaecological conditions can impact not just physical health- but emotional wellbeing, relationships, work, and daily life.

💬 Pain is personal and it’s valid, even if it’s hard to see.
💡 Research shows that persistent pain is complex and needs a multidisciplinary approach. That’s why support from your GP, gynaecologist, pelvic floor physio, psychologist, and other allied health professionals can be key to managing it.

This week, we’re joining the conversation to help reduce stigma, raise awareness, and promote compassion for those experiencing pain.

📚 Learn more at:

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/persistent-pelvic-pain

https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/for-women/

23/07/2025

Healthcare

We are so fortunate to have Calvary Healthcare in Hobart provide the last remaining private obstetric care service in Tasmania. But the sustainability of private obstetrics remains at risk.

This week the Australian newspaper is running a daily series on the private obstetric crisis. This follows the publication of the BJOG Callander et al article just released (in the comments below).

This conversation should not be about private Vs public.

This conversation must to be centred on the acknowledgement that continuity of care - CoC - seen in private obstetric care models and midwifery group models, and private obstetric care (which see midwives and specialist obstetricians work together) gives better outcomes.

This conversation must also drive solutions that improve the birthing outcomes for ALL women. Keep following these new stories and see the many solutions NASOG (National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) are suggesting.

14/07/2025

Feeling unwell? Please call ahead! 📞

If you're experiencing cold, flu, COVID-19, RSV symptoms or have tested positive - we may not be able to see you in clinic.

👉 Call us first on (03) 6214 3333 so we can advise you on the best next steps.

Your health and the safety of our team and other patients comes first. Thank you for understanding!

12/07/2025

Network

TasWomen is delighted to have the Lactation Network join our team on MONDAYS from July 2025 onwards!

The Lactation Network provides outstanding support for ALL feeding issues, both prior to and after birthing your baby (or babies if you have twins or more!).

The Lactation Network also provides advice and treatment for mastitis (as they are midwife practitioners who can also prescribe medication).

The Lactation Network will be finishing at Hobart Private Hospital with the closure of the unit. Hundreds of Tasmanian families have benefitted from their care during their time. Without a hospital base ahead for the Lactation Network, we are keen to ensure our Hobart community can continue to benefit from their services every weekday.

You do not have to be a patient at TasWomen to access their services in our rooms, and you can continue to book with them through their website https://www.lactationnetwork.com.au

12/07/2025

Applications are now open for TasWomen's Rachel Wake Midwifery Scholarship for 2025.

The scholarship is awarded annually to a Tasmanian midwife, and provides financial support towards midwifery education.

For more information about the Rachel Wake Midwifery Scholarship, you can visit the website: https://www.tasogs.com/rachel-wake-scholarship

One of our favourite memories of Rachel is captured below 🦋🩵

23/05/2025

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Many of you will know the wonderful Dennie - one of our administration leads at TasWomen.

On Tuesday Dennie and her fiance Jack eloped during their overseas holiday.

Dennie and Jack, your work family at TasWomen wish you a long life of happiness and adventure!! We love you.

05/05/2025

International Day of the Midwife ✨

Lou, Jenna and Zoe - we are so grateful for your care, attentiveness and passion towards all our patients!

16/04/2025

Welcoming sweet Nia into the world 🩷

Shared with patient consent
Photographer: Expose Photography

18/03/2025

Happy National Dietician Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible work of dieticians who help us nourish our bodies, support our health, and make informed food choices.

A special shoutout to our amazing Emma—your expertise and dedication make a world of difference! 🥑🍌🍇🥦🥕🥬🫐🍐

07/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience and achievements of women everywhere 💙