Alana Healthcare

18/12/2025

For those who don’t yet know, Dr Sara Ooi has joined the amazing Alana Obstetrics team!
Left to right: A/Prof Erin Nesbitt-Hawes, Dr Minke Burke, Dr Neetika Mishra, Dr Sara Ooi.
What a vibe! 😎

15/12/2025

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Minke Burke and Midwife & Lactation Consultant Karen Grey give you a personal tour of the Birthing Rooms at Prince of Wales Private Hospital.

11/12/2025

How often do you see your obstetrician in labour? Dr Minke Burke answers….

03/12/2025

Warmest congratulations to Sophie, Dayne and lovely big sister Tobi on their newest arrival, sweet little Otis! He’s just perfect.

29/10/2025

📣 Did you know that pregnancy changes a woman’s biology permanently?

Fetal cells cross into the mother’s body and can remain for decades — a process called FETAL MICROCHIMERISM.

These cells have been found in the mother’s heart, brain, liver, and skin. They may help heal injuries, but also play a role in autoimmune disease. A mother’s body, quite literally, becomes a mosaic of her children. 💚

Read more about it here: https://www.alanahealthcare.com.au/2025/10/29/fetal-microchimerism/

22/10/2025

This morning vs this afternoon. Well done to all the patients on their collective efforts! 💪🏼
Next puzzle level unlocked 🔓

16/10/2025

Today’s floral gift 💐💕

15/10/2025

Periods: when to seek help
With A/Prof Erin Nesbitt-Hawes

04/10/2025

🌸 Birth trauma isn’t always about medical emergencies — often, it’s about how you felt during your birth.

Feeling unheard, pressured, or disappointed when things didn’t go as planned can leave a lasting mark, even when everyone is healthy.

In our latest blog, we explore the most common — and often surprising — causes of birth trauma, including:
💡 Overly rigid birth plans
💡 Not feeling able to trust your care team
💡 Harmful cultural beliefs about “good” births, pain relief and birth interventions
💡 Antenatal classes that don’t prepare you for all scenarios
Plus, we share our “10 ways to protect your mental health in birth”.

✨ Read it here ➡ https://www.alanahealthcare.com.au/2025/10/01/whats-really-behind-birth-trauma/

Let’s start talking about birth experiences that leave women feeling empowered, not traumatised. 💕

30/09/2025

🌸 Introducing Dr Sara Ooi 🌸

We are delighted to welcome the lovely Dr Sara Ooi to the Alana team!

Sara will be joining Minke, Neetika and Erin as the 4th member of the wonderful Alana Obstetrics Group Practice! 💕

Alana Obstetrics offers a unique model of care with the collective expertise of (now) four specialist obstetricians, as well as midwifery and physiotherapy (among other things), with significant benefits for mother and baby.

Sara brings a wealth of expertise in compassionate, warm, and patient-centred care. With her commitment to supporting women through every stage of their journey, we are excited to welcome Sara as part of our collaborative group practice.

Please join us in giving Sara a warm welcome to Alana. 😊💐

📞 Appointments with Dr Sara Ooi are available from 6th November 2025 – contact our rooms on 02 9009 5255 to find out more.

29/09/2025