Dr Peter Jurcevic

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Dr Peter Jurcevic

Dr Peter Jurcevic Melbourne's Leading Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Head of Obstetrics.

13/08/2026

A classic photo of Nora trying a game of hide and seek with the camera at only 6 weeks old.

Congrats Mia and so pleased you are happy with the outcome. See you next time

06/08/2026

We have a new delivery in the rooms! Looking forward to testing it out at your next visit!

28/07/2026

Patience and persistence and a great birth we had! So glad! Well done Giacinta on Zayne’s great arrival.

24/07/2026

“I'm healthy and trying for a baby, what supplements should I take?"

If you're in good health with no specific issues that need sorting, here's what actually matters:

Folate (folic acid) - 400 - 500 micrograms daily.
This is the one supplement that's scientifically proven to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (spinal cord issues in your baby). Non negotiable.

Adequate Iodine intake, either in ingested salt or a supplement, supports adequate thyroid hormone production which aids metabolism and fetal brain development.

Beyond that?

Some women choose to see a care practitioner and check their iron stores, blood count, vitamin D levels, etc. If there are deficiencies, you supplement accordingly, iron for blood production, vitamin D for immune protection.

But if your bloodwork is fine and you're eating a good, balanced diet across the five food groups? You don't need to buy every preconception pack on the shelf.

A well rounded diet will give you what you need without additional supplementation.

Start with folate. Check your levels if you're curious. Eat well. That's the foundation.

22/07/2026

How do you actually choose the right obstetrician?

After delivering more than 7,000 babies over 30 years in Melbourne, these are the things I wish every woman knew before they walked into their first appointment.

A good obstetrician will welcome every one of these questions. The right one for you will answer them all happily, accurately, never trivialising and leaving you confident to always ask when something is worrying you.

21/07/2026

“How do I know if I’ve picked the right obstetrician?”

Start here: can I ask them anything, no matter how simple, trivial or even a little silly?

Because 9 months is a long time, the whole process and the body changes are foreign to you, if a question isn’t asked because you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed then you sit on it and occasionally the ones you sit on are the ones that matter.

This is your pregnancy. You’re allowed to be particular about who walks through it with you.

09/07/2026

Please know Sophie that it was beyond a pleasure to finally achieve a safe outcome for you and Sam and Teddy is absolutely worth it.

I look forward to seeing you around the hood!

02/07/2026

“Do I need to see you before I start trying to conceive?"

As a general rule, no.

I’m always happy to see any woman (low or high risk) if you feel there is value, to assess pre-existing health conditions, plan after a prior difficult delivery or adverse pregnancy outcome, pre-empt miscarriage risk, whatever the problem may be.

That said, if you previously had a low risk pregnancy, a low risk delivery, you’re still low risk from a health perspective, you don’t have to see me just to ‘secure a spot’.

I am very conscious of your time and the cost of appointments.

30/06/2026

Not every high risk pregnancy starts that way.

Some begin high risk. Some become high risk along the way. And some, unfortunately, end that way too.

A pre existing health condition, particularly one that wasn't well controlled before conception, is one of the most common reasons I'll triage a patient as higher risk from the very first appointment.

The good news? For most women who come into pregnancy with a known condition like diabetes, they've usually already been working with a specialist. The medication is appropriate. The treatment plan is in place. My job, then, is to walk beside them through the pregnancy, co-supporting with their existing care provider and hoping for an uncomplicated journey.

By definition, they're high risk. In reality, most of them do beautifully.

Filmed in collaboration with Parents You’ve Got This

25/06/2026

7000+ babies and 30 years later.

I still remember the first one, a baby named Maverick, born in a regional hospital when I was a medical student. That moment changed everything for me.

Since then, I've been there for thousands of births. Normal deliveries, assisted births, caesareans. Some straightforward, some complex, the vast majority have been safe, healthy, and exactly what that family needed.

What I've learned:
- Every birth matters
- Experience counts when things don't go to plan
- The privilege of being there at the start of a life never gets old

The sleepless nights, the missed dinners, the 2am phone calls, I don't regret nor would I change any of it.

Because this work isn't just about delivering babies. It's about making sure your journey to motherhood and your baby's start is as safe and supported as it can be.

If you're trusting me with your pregnancy, know this: you're not my first, and you won't be my last. But you'll get every bit of those 30 years when you need it.

Address

The Royal Women’s Hospital, , Suite 3, Level 2/20 Flemington Road
Parkville, VIC
3052

Telephone

+61393480699

Website

http://www.drpeterjurcevic.com.au/

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