Dr Carin Black - Melbourne Obstetrician

Dr Carin Black - Melbourne Obstetrician Hello, I’m Dr Carin Black, a Melbourne-based Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.

I’m honoured to support women and families through one of life’s most significant journeys, ensuring you feel genuinely heard, well informed and safe at every stage of your pregnancy. I consult from a private suite within The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, and provide personalised birth care at Frances Perry House.

03/08/2026

Pregnant and managing seizures? 🧠

Epilepsy or neurological conditions can make pregnancy care a little more complex, but that does not mean your pregnancy is defined by risk.

Seizure control, medication review and close communication with your neurologist can all play an important role in keeping care safe and coordinated. If a seizure happens during pregnancy, it is important to let your neurologist and obstetrician know so medication levels and baby’s wellbeing can be reviewed if needed.

In high-risk pregnancy care, the focus is never just the diagnosis. It is the woman, the baby, and the right plan around them 🤍

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

01/08/2026

Trying again after pregnancy loss can bring up a lot at once 🕊️

Some women feel ready quickly. Others need more time, space and distance from what happened. There is no one right timeline.

When you do feel ready, a pre-pregnancy counselling appointment can help you talk through your health, any risk factors and what early monitoring may look like next time 🌙

You do not have to figure out the next step alone.

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

29/07/2026

Finding your way to a new appointment can feel like one more thing to organise.

A reminder that I consult from The Royal Women’s Hospital. If it’s your first visit, give yourself a little extra time to arrive, park and find your way upstairs.

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

Ever heard on TikTok that spicy curry can bring on labour? 🌶️ Pregnancy food myths are everywhere, and some of them soun...
26/07/2026

Ever heard on TikTok that spicy curry can bring on labour? 🌶️

Pregnancy food myths are everywhere, and some of them sound very convincing. But spicy food is more likely to leave you with heartburn or an upset stomach than reliably start labour. Alcohol is also best avoided during pregnancy, as there is no known safe amount.

And when it comes to labour, eating and drinking depends on your situation. Many women can have fluids or light snacks, but your care team will let you know if there is a reason to stop. If you are unsure what is safe during pregnancy or labour, please ask.

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

Before your needs fall off the list 🤍Postnatal recovery can easily get pushed down the list, especially when life starts...
26/07/2026

Before your needs fall off the list 🤍

Postnatal recovery can easily get pushed down the list, especially when life starts getting busy again.

Your postnatal check is a chance to talk about how you are healing, feeling and coping, from bleeding and pelvic floor changes to feeding, sleep, mood, pain, contraception or anything that has been sitting quietly in the background.🍼 🌙💬

You deserve space in the conversation too.

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

Tiny gland, big pregnancy role 🦋Your thyroid can affect energy, mood, temperature, heart rate and how your body supports...
25/07/2026

Tiny gland, big pregnancy role 🦋

Your thyroid can affect energy, mood, temperature, heart rate and how your body supports pregnancy, especially in the early weeks.

The tricky part? Thyroid symptoms can look a lot like “normal pregnancy things” 🫠

Feeling unusually anxious, shaky, hot, cold, exhausted, or noticing heart racing or unexplained weight changes? Bring it up.

A simple blood test and medication review can make a big difference to how your care is planned 🩺

And after birth, if you feel not quite yourself, it is still worth asking.

Not everything is just “new mum tired” 🤍

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

Packing your birth bag can feel like one of those small jobs that suddenly feels very real 🤍I have created a simple chec...
22/07/2026

Packing your birth bag can feel like one of those small jobs that suddenly feels very real 🤍

I have created a simple checklist to help you feel a little more organised before the day arrives, from comfortable clothes and baby basics to paperwork, chargers and the practical bits you may be glad you packed.

Every hospital is a little different, so it is always worth checking what is provided and what you may prefer to bring yourself.

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

Feeling itchier after becoming pregnant?Itching in pregnancy can happen for many reasons, including stretching skin, dry...
20/07/2026

Feeling itchier after becoming pregnant?

Itching in pregnancy can happen for many reasons, including stretching skin, dry winter skin, eczema-type flares or other pregnancy-related rashes.

Most itching is not serious, but some types are worth checking, especially if the itch is intense, persistent, keeping you awake, happening on your hands or feet, or occurring without a rash.

In some cases, itching without a rash can be linked to cholestasis of pregnancy, which may need blood tests and closer monitoring.

If something feels unusual or uncomfortable, please bring it up. You do not need to wait until it feels “serious” to ask 🤍

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

18/07/2026

A higher glucose test can feel like you’ve failed some kind of pregnancy test.
You haven’t 🤍

Gestational diabetes can happen because pregnancy changes the way your body handles insulin. From there, it’s usually about checking your blood sugar, looking at food patterns, and figuring out what support your body needs.

No panic. No shame. Just the next step.

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

For Birth Trauma Awareness Week 🤍Not every birth experience feels calm, joyful or straightforward.Sometimes birth can le...
15/07/2026

For Birth Trauma Awareness Week 🤍

Not every birth experience feels calm, joyful or straightforward.

Sometimes birth can leave you with unanswered questions, sadness, fear, anger, guilt or a feeling that something still has not been fully processed.

Your postnatal appointment can be a place to talk about more than physical recovery. If your birth did not go the way you hoped, it is okay to bring that into the room.

You do not have to minimise your experience because time has passed, or because others tell you that everything is fine now.

📍 The Royal Women’s Hospital, Suite 4, Level 2
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 drcarinblack.com.au
📞 (03) 8545 8495

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