Coast Women's Imaging

26/10/2025

🌟 Happy Australasian Sonographers Day! 🌟

Today we celebrate the incredible work of our sonographers, who play a vital role in women’s health and pregnancy care. With advanced training in obstetric and gynaecological imaging, they combine clinical skill with genuine compassion, ensuring every patient feels supported and informed throughout their journey.

We’re proud of our team and the expertise they bring to every scan. Thank you for the care, dedication, and skill you bring to this important profession every day.

21/10/2025

14/10/2025

🕯️Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day🕯️

Today, we pause to honour and remember the little lives that were deeply loved but gone too soon.

At Coast Women's Imaging we are privileged to share in some of the most joyful moments of our patients’ journeys, but we also know that not every story has the ending that was hoped for. Our hearts go out to the families who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby during pregnancy, birth or infancy.

Coast Women's Imaging pride ourselves on providing a respectful and caring environment during these times.

29/09/2025

🌟 SERVICES SPOTLIGHT - DATING ULTRASOUND 🌟

A dating ultrasound is done during early pregnancy, ideally at around 7-9 weeks gestation.

Purposes of a Dating Scan:
• Confirm the pregnancy is viable (check for a heartbeat).
• Determine the gestational age of the baby.
• Estimate the due date more accurately than the date of your last period.
• Determine if it’s a single or multiple pregnancy (eg. twins).
• Look at the baby’s development.
• Scanning at this early stage of pregnancy also enables timely diagnosis of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

Preparation for your scan:
• Bring your referral with you to your appointment.
• You will need a full bladder for this ultrasound.

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

One of the first questions an expecting parent has is, "When is my due date?" While a due date gives us a target, it's essential to understand that it's an estimate, not a deadline.

Due dates are most commonly calculated using a method called Naegele's Rule, which adds 40 weeks to the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). For pregnancies conceived through IVF, the due date is calculated based on the embryo transfer date. Ultrasound scans, especially in the first trimester, also provide a very accurate way to estimate your due date by measuring the baby's size.

It's important to remember that only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date. A healthy, full-term pregnancy can range from 37 to 42 weeks. This five-week window is perfectly normal and gives your baby the time they need to develop.

Embrace the journey and the flexibility that comes with it. If you have questions about your due date or anything else related to your pregnancy, I am here to help.

You can book an appointment with me by calling 02 4335 4000 or emailing admin@kidspointmingara.com.au.

26/08/2025

📣 New Paediatrician Specialising in Neurodiverse Brains, Behavioural Concerns and Complex Conditions.

We’re thrilled to welcome Specialist Paediatrician Dr Ahmed Khan to Intuition Private, starting Thursday 4 September.

With over 20 years of paediatric experience, including his ongoing work at Gosford Hospital and former role as Head of Paediatrics at the hospital, Dr Khan brings expertise across ALL ages.

He has a focus on behavioural concerns, developmental needs, and complex conditions, including childhood ADHD diagnosis protocols.

Many families on the Central Coast face long waitlists or travel long distances for expert paediatric care. At Intuition Private, there will be no initial waiting list, ensuring your child receives timely care when it’s needed most. Dr Khan will be seeing patients 1–2 days per week.

📞 Appointments and referrals are now open! Tag a friend who is looking for a paediatrican on the Central Coast!

Call us on 4321 0500 or email reception@intuitionprivate.com.au to book.

20/08/2025

20/08/2025

Ever wondered when most babies are born in Australia? According to the ABS, September is the big one, mid to late September babies are officially the “Christmas holiday babies,” born after all those festive season celebrations in December! 🎄👶

It seems a lot of Aussie parents were busy in the festive spirit… and their little bundles decided to make an entrance about nine months later. 😅

Swipe through our chart to see the full breakdown and find out how your birthday finished up!

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics