Dr Geoffrey Brieger

Dr Geoffrey Brieger 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.

Knowing about your family health history is important as health-related information about you and your partner's parents...
11/06/2026

Knowing about your family health history is important as health-related information about you and your partner's parents, brothers and sisters is valuable information.

It can identify some health conditions you might be at an increased risk of developing or passing on to your children. Sometimes, preventative measures can be taken to reduce your risk and that of future generations.

There are many health conditions that can be passed on by family members. Lifestyle factors (e.g. smoking or an unhealthy diet) can also play a part in the chances of developing a condition.

The geographic background of your family and that of your partner can also affect your baby’s health.

Gestational diabetes can occur in the second half of a pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes have abnormally raised...
04/06/2026

Gestational diabetes can occur in the second half of a pregnancy. Women with gestational diabetes have abnormally raised blood sugar levels. All women diagnosed with gestational diabetes need to follow a strict diet and exercise program. In some cases, women may require medication including insulin injection.

About 30 out of a 100 women with gestational diabetes will have larger than average babies.

They are more likely to have some form of intervention in labour such as a caesarean section operation.

Studies have suggested that women who develop gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Pregnant women are offered a long glucose tolerance test at 26-28weeks gestation or sooner if there is a family history of diabetes.

Pictured here is a real uterus embeded in a living environment, just behind your belly button. It is not like the flat d...
23/04/2026

Pictured here is a real uterus embeded in a living environment, just behind your belly button.
It is not like the flat diagram found in text books which can create confusion.

The uterus is a muscular, hollow organ in the female pelvis that is approximately 5 cm wide, 8 cm long, and 4 cm thick with a volume of 80 to 200 mL.

A physiologically normal uterus typically lies in a position of anteversion (tilts forward at the cervix) and anteflexion (tilts forward at the isthmus).

The uterus is situated posterior to the bladder, anterior to the re**um, and consists of four anatomical features: the fundus (top), body, isthmus, and cervix.

A uterus will expand 500-1000 times its original size. An increase in estrogen also facilitates the stretching process as the pregnancy progresses.

There are three layers of the uterus. From external to internal:

* Perimetrium: continuous with the peritoneal cavity

* Myometrium: smooth muscle which contracts in childbirth

* Endometrium: consists of a thin base layer (stratum basalis) and a thicker functional layer (stratum functionalis). The stratum functionalis is a highly vascularized mucosal layer that undergoes monthly cyclical changes and is lost during menstruation.

The egg is not passed directly from o***y into the fallopian tube, it's actually released freely first, then swept into fallopian tube's by its fimbriae.

The female body is amazing—pregnancy proves just how strong it is.

It has been a joy to look after a family over five pregnancies, sharing important milestones along the way. We wish you ...
26/03/2026

It has been a joy to look after a family over five pregnancies, sharing important milestones along the way. We wish you a wonderful future and look forward to seeing the children grow.

21/12/2025

Honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack

The Federal and NSW Governments have declared Sunday 21 December a Day of Reflection to honour the victims of the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community.

The Day of Reflection will be observed on the final full day of Chanukah, a time traditionally associated with light, faith and resilience, making the loss felt by the Jewish community even more profound.

On Sunday, flags on Australian and NSW Government buildings will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for the lives lost and the grief shared across the country.

All Australians share in this grief.

We invite people across the country to light a candle at 6:47pm, exactly one week since the attack unfolded, as a quiet act of remembrance with family, friends or loved ones. We are also asking Australians to observe a minute of silence at 6:47pm.

Download the image to share on social media on Sunday 21 December: www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack

Pregnant skin is more sensitive to the sun and prone to conditions like melasma (dark spots) and sunburn, which can be m...
21/12/2025

Pregnant skin is more sensitive to the sun and prone to conditions like melasma (dark spots) and sunburn, which can be made worse by UV exposure.

It is best to avoid sunscreens that contain ingredients which can be absorbed into the bloodstream and may act as hormone disruptors.

* Oxybenzone
* Octinoxate
* Homosalate

Apply SPF 30 sunscreen to protect against both UVA and UVB rays sunscreen every two hours

Reapply after swimming or excessive sweating

Consider wearing protective clothing or a one-piece swimsuit to cover the belly and minimize direct sun exposure.

Always seek shade when outdoors

Wear wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.

Drink plenty of water; overheating and dehydration may cause problems

If you have any specific concerns about skin changes, please see me

19/11/2025

Leading health experts across Australia are calling for a national response to an alarming trend emerging among expectant mothers and their babies.

Scientists discovered something surprising about pregnancy and the brain. A 2017 study in Nature Neuroscience showed tha...
06/11/2025

Scientists discovered something surprising about pregnancy and the brain. A 2017 study in Nature Neuroscience showed that during pregnancy, women lose some grey matter in certain parts of the brain.
These areas help with understanding feelings, reading faces, and noticing social cues. At first this sounds negative, but it may actually be the opposite.
The scientists found that this change did not make mothers weaker. It may make their brains work more efficiently.

Instead of losing ability, the brain becomes more focused.

Mothers may become better at reading their baby's needs, emotions, and signals. This can support bonding and early parent-child connection.
The study followed first-time mothers and fathers. MRI scans were taken before pregnancy and after birth. The fathers' brains stayed the same, but the mothers showed clear changes in gray matter. Researchers explained that "loss of volume does not mean loss of function." One scientist compared it to spring cleaning, when the brain removes what is not needed so communication between neurons becomes stronger.

Some parts of the brain may return to normal size after months, but scientists are still learning if all changes are temporary or long-term.
Pregnancy does not only change the body. It also reshapes the brain to help mothers connect, understand, and care for their babies.

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