Newcastle Obstetrics

Newcastle Obstetrics Highly qualified Obstetric care and ultrasound for families of Newcastle and beyond.

For those of you who are new here, welcome! We're so glad you found us. 🤍Newcastle Obstetrics was established to provide...
31/07/2026

For those of you who are new here, welcome! We're so glad you found us. 🤍

Newcastle Obstetrics was established to provide a more considered approach to pregnancy care. Our team is led by Dr Tanya McKenny, a specialist obstetrician with advanced training in maternal fetal medicine, and supported by our wonderful Lead Sonographer, Jenna, and our Medical Practice Coordinator, Kirby.

The practice brings together private obstetric care, advanced ultrasound and maternal fetal medicine expertise within one integrated model, designed to support patients and families across Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Whether you are at the beginning of your pregnancy or seeking a second opinion, care is available to support you at every stage.

☎️ 02 4092 7063
📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://newcastleobstetrics.com.au/

Did you know that around 7.7% of babies born in NSW in 2024 arrived before 37 weeks? 🍼Preterm birth isn't always prevent...
29/07/2026

Did you know that around 7.7% of babies born in NSW in 2024 arrived before 37 weeks? 🍼

Preterm birth isn't always preventable, but it's not always a surprise either. Sometimes it's driven by things like fetal growth restriction or pre-eclampsia, other times it can be changes in the cervix that bring on labour earlier than expected.

The good news is that the right risk assessment and a personalised monitoring plan can help reduce the chances of an early arrival, and make sure you and bub are supported if it does happen.

At Newcastle Obstetrics, this kind of forward planning is part of every pregnancy journey we walk with our patients.

NSW Health Reports: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Reports/mothersbabies/2024/Pages/gestational-age.aspx

'Pre-eclampsia' comes from the Greek word for lightning ⚡... A fitting name for a condition that can develop quickly and...
29/07/2026

'Pre-eclampsia' comes from the Greek word for lightning ⚡... A fitting name for a condition that can develop quickly and needs to be taken seriously.

It affects around 4% of pregnancies and starts in the placenta, but can be felt throughout the whole body - from high blood pressure and headaches to blurred vision and, in severe cases, seizures. For babies, it can mean a higher risk of growth restriction or stillbirth.

The reassuring part? Patients most at risk of early-onset pre-eclampsia can often be identified early through specialist ultrasound, blood tests and a review of individual risk factors. This means preventative treatment like low-dose aspirin can be started when it will help most.

This kind of early risk assessment is a standard part of care at Newcastle Obstetrics for all our patients. 👏

More on pre-eclampsia: https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/pregnancy-and-birth/pregnancy-problems/pregnancy-problems-in-later-pregnancy/preeclampsia

Once your GP has confirmed your pregnancy, it is a good time to arrange your first appointment with a private obstetrici...
26/07/2026

Once your GP has confirmed your pregnancy, it is a good time to arrange your first appointment with a private obstetrician. Early assessment allows for pregnancy dating and an initial ultrasound, typically from around 7-10 weeks.

It also provides an opportunity to review your medical history and address any early symptoms, such as pain, bleeding or significant nausea, with appropriate care.

Every pregnancy journey is unique, and we’re here to provide the personalised care and support you deserve. Whether you’re ready to book your first appointment or simply have questions about your options, we’d love to hear from you.

☎️ (02) 4092 7063
📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://newcastleobstetrics.com.au/contact/

This beautiful little girl came into the world in January 2025, and we're so lucky to be part of the journey as she beco...
23/07/2026

This beautiful little girl came into the world in January 2025, and we're so lucky to be part of the journey as she becomes a big sister later this year! 🥳

Little Lacey 💕Mum sent in these gorgeous photos, and even though it feels like we only just helped welcome her into the ...
22/07/2026

Little Lacey 💕

Mum sent in these gorgeous photos, and even though it feels like we only just helped welcome her into the world, she's somehow celebrating her 1st birthday already. Time really is a thief!

We've had some gorgeous twin photos coming through lately, which got us thinking about just how fascinating (and complic...
13/07/2026

We've had some gorgeous twin photos coming through lately, which got us thinking about just how fascinating (and complicated!) twins can be. Here's your crash course in all things two-at-a-time. 👶👶

Did you know there are 4 types of twins?

💕 DCDA (dichorionic diamniotic) is the most common kind. The type of twins is determined by when the egg splits. DCDA can result from very early splitting in the first 3 days, or from two completely separate eggs fertilised at the same time.
💕 MCDA (monochorionic diamniotic) is where there is one shared placenta and two separate sacs.
💕 MCMA (monochorionic monoamniotic) is one shared placenta and one shared sac.
💕 Conjoined and very much the rarest of all.

When twins share a placenta, things get interesting (medically speaking). About 1 in 3 monochorionic twin pregnancies develop complications with wonderfully obscure names including TTTS, sFGR and TAPS. These require fortnightly ultrasounds with a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist from 16 weeks.

Twin pregnancies also mean hypertension, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes and preterm birth are all more likely, and require careful monitoring and management. Sometimes these pregnancies need procedures in utero and often result in a preterm birth, as some of our families know firsthand. 💛

This is exactly where having a MFM specialist and dedicated obstetric ultrasound in-house makes such a difference. Rather than travelling to a separate centre for fortnightly specialist scans, we're able to manage these pregnancies right here, keeping a close eye on both mum and babies every step of the way. 🐣🐣

📸 Bernie and Winnie

The size of a grain of rice at 12 weeks. The size of a fingernail at 20 weeks. Intricate, tiny and not always easy to im...
11/07/2026

The size of a grain of rice at 12 weeks. The size of a fingernail at 20 weeks. Intricate, tiny and not always easy to image. 🫀

The fetal heart begins forming as early as day 18 of life, starting as a simple tube that loops and folds into four chambers, valves and septum. Two parallel pumps that will sustain a life.

By 6 weeks, we can already detect a heartbeat. But the fetal heart is a remarkable workaround artist. It runs on a series of clever shortcuts in circulation that allow nutrient-rich blood from mum to bypass the fluid-filled lungs. At the moment of birth, with that very first breath, everything changes. The shortcuts close, the lungs inflate, the cord is cut and the heart takes over, solo, for the very first time.

That's why expertise matters. High-resolution ultrasound, skilled sonographers and clinicians who know exactly what they're looking at all make a real difference in detection rates.

Fetal hearts are a specialist interest for us here at Newcastle Obstetrics, and if you have had the pleasure of meeting our Lead Sonographer, Jenna, you will know she brings exceptional expertise from her work across multiple tertiary centres. She's incredibly skilled at fetal cardiac ultrasound (even if she won't say so herself!).

The image here shows a 4-chamber view of the heart with colour Doppler at around 20 weeks. You can see all four chambers, the septum and the pulmonary veins.

Questions about your baby's heart? We're here. 💙

Welcoming two new lives into the world, with a little Taylor Swift magic playing in the background 👶👶Thank you to mum an...
09/07/2026

Welcoming two new lives into the world, with a little Taylor Swift magic playing in the background 👶👶

Thank you to mum and dad for sharing these beautiful photos 💕

This week, we join communities across Australia in celebrating NAIDOC Week. 🖤💛❤️We acknowledge the Traditional Custodian...
07/07/2026

This week, we join communities across Australia in celebrating NAIDOC Week. 🖤💛❤️

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and care for our patients, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As healthcare providers, we recognise the importance of culturally safe care, and we're committed to supporting the wellbeing of all women and families we're privileged to care for.

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Newcastle Private Specialist Centre, 26 Lookout Road
Newcastle, NSW
2305

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