Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Geoff Brieger has been providing quality care for mothers and their babies for over 20 years.
He graduated in 1987 from Sydney University. He then trained at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies from 1988, culminating in being appointed Senior Registrar and then Clinical Superintendent in 1993 and 1994. Having completed his training in Australia he then, in 1995, travelled to Hong Kong where he took up a position of Visiting Lecturer and t
hen Clinical Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology until 1997 at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shatin. At that time he continued in private obstetrics and gynaecology as well as embarking on sub-speciality training in Urogynaecology, gaining certification in that field in 2002. Upon his return to Australia in 1997 Dr Geoff Brieger was appointed acting Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at King George V Memorial Hospital for mothers and babies until his appointment as a Visiting Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. In 2005 he was appointed as a Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Royal North Shore Hospital. He held that position until 2013 at which time he decided to concentrate on private obstetrics and gynaecology at both the Mater Hospital, Sydney and North Shore Private Hospital, Sydney. His work in academia and teaching has been continuous. He has over 20 publications in peer reviewed international journals, has been awarded research grants both in Australia and overseas, and has been an examiner for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2005 to 2015. He continues to be actively involved in research, in particular in the area of pre-eclampsia or hypertension in pregnancy. He was instrumental in the formation of a research organisation known as PEARLS, an organisation that raises funds for research into pre-eclampsia. He is involved in maintaining a high standard of medical care, as a committee member for the NSW Medical Council since 2015. Dr Brieger's practice is located opposite the Mater Hospital in Sydney, where he has an interest in both high risk and low risk obstetrics. Dr Geoff Brieger lives between both North Shore Private Hospital and the Mater Hospital and can attend both hospitals within minutes of being called from his consulting rooms and home. Geoff is married with four children, two in primary school, and two working full-time.
28/07/2025
Dear Dr. Brieger, Cathy and Team,
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and expertise you provided during the delivery of our baby boy, Parker, this day last week.
Your calm guidance, professionalism, and support made what could have been a stressful experience feel safe and reassuring. We're overjoyed with our new addition to the family.
Thank you once again for everything you've done. Dr Brieger we truly appreciate your dedication to your patients.
Best regards
Sarah and Sean
22/07/2025
MEDIA RELEASE Women and Babies at Greater Risk - and it Costs More: NASOG's (National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) long standing Warnings Now Backed by National Study
A groundbreaking Australian study has confirmed what many have long feared: public maternity care not only delivers poorer outcomes for women and babies—it also costs the health system significantly more.Recently published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the study by Professo...
07/06/2025
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01/06/2025
Flu season is here and can't be avoided.
Washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol rub is still the most effective way of preventing infection.
Washing hands is essential especially after contact with body fluids such as saliva, nasal secretions, blood, vomit, changing nappies, going to the toilet, before/after you prepare food, before you eat, after gardening, touching animals, animal stools (kitty litter) and whenever your hands look or feel dirty.
Most importantly, stay home if you feel unwell, ask for help and sleep as much as possible so your immune system can repair itself.
Remember to wear masks if you need to go out
10/05/2025
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17/02/2025
It is still not known exactly how a pregnant body starts labour or when it will happen, but recent research has revealed that there are two proteins in the fetus’ lungs that are produced when the lungs are mature.
These proteins seem to produce an inflammatory response in the uterus that begins the labor process.
24/01/2025
This week we welcomed the federal government's announcement that a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for pregnant women would be included on the National Immunisation Register.
Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler announced this week that eligible pregnant women would get free access to the RSV vaccine, Abrysvo®, under the National Immunisation Program.
The free maternal RSV vaccine will be available to women who are 28 to 36 weeks pregnant, to protect their newborn babies from serious illness.
The AMA welcomed the news, having supported raised awareness of the dangers of RSV for children, including through RSV awareness week. Former AMA President Professor Steve Robson highlighted the issue last year, telling media that RSV was an "unpredictable and potentially dangerous virus that puts thousands of infants in hospital each year and can cause serious long-term health issues".
Professor Robson experienced firsthand the danger of RSV, with his son falling dangerously ill with RSV when he was a small child.
"I almost lost my son when he was a toddler and to this day it is still hard for me to talk about," Professor Robson said.
"He was extremely ill and spent close to two weeks in hospital, much of that time in the paediatric high dependency unit. His recovery took a long time."
Almost all infants will be infected with RSV before the age of two, with around 12,000 babies admitted to hospital each year with severe RSV. It is a leading cause of hospitalisation of babies in Australia.
The free maternal RSV vaccine will be available from February 3, 2025.
16/01/2025
02/01/2025
Folate is a B-group vitamin that your body needs to grow and develop.
Folate occurs naturally in foods, and refers to all types of vitamin B9, including folic acid.
Folic acid is a synthetic (man-made) form of B9 found in supplements and added to (fortified) foods.
Folic acid is especially important during early pregnancy, because it helps the neural tube—which becomes the brain and spine to develop
Folate is also important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function. The nutrient is crucial during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine.
Folate is found mainly in dark green leafy vegetables, beans, peas and nuts.
It is best to get folate from food. A balanced diet usually provides all you need. However, folic acid supplements are recommended for women who are planning to become pregnant, could become pregnant, are pregnant or are breast-feeding.
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Dr Geoff Brieger is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with 30 years’ experience. He has worked both overseas and within Australia, and is currently the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists’ Nominee for the Medical Council of New South Wales.
A Sydney University graduate (1987), from 1988 he trained at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies culminating his appointment as Clinical Superintendent in 1994. From 1995-1997 he was Visiting Lecturer and then Clinical Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shatin. At the same time, he continued in private obstetrics and gynaecology practice as well as embarking on sub-speciality training in urogynaecology, gaining certification in that field in 2002.
Upon his return to Australia in 1997 Dr Geoff Brieger was appointed acting Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies until his appointment as a Visiting Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. In 2005 he was appointed as a Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Royal North Shore Hospital. He held that position until 2013 at which time he decided to concentrate on private obstetrics.
Dr Brieger has more than 20 publications in peer reviewed international journals; has been awarded research grants both in Australia and overseas, and has been an examiner for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He continues to be actively involved in research, in particular in the area of pre-eclampsia or hypertension in pregnancy. He was instrumental in the formation of PEARLS an organisation that raises funds for research into pre-eclampsia.
In 2015 Dr Brieger joined the Medical Council of New South of Wales as a Committee Member then as a Council Member in 2018. The Council which plays a critical role in maintaining Public Health and Safety, ensures registered doctors maintain appropriate professional standards and remain fit to practise.
Dr Geoff Brieger lives and works close to North Shore Private Hospital and can be at the hospital within minutes of being called from his consulting rooms and home.
