The Growing Families Clinic Journey
Whether you’re trying to conceive, expecting your first baby, navigating toddlerhood, or thinking about what comes next, we’re here to make sure your family healthcare feels supportive, reassuring, and connected.
Planning a baby starts before a positive pregnancy test
Fertility & Preconception
We offer preconception health checks, fertility advice, cycle support, and referrals where needed. GPs in our rooms can guide you through fertility testing, lifestyle considerations, supplements, and timing, so you can start your journey feeling informed and supported.
You can see us for:
- Preconception planning
- Cervical screening
- Fertility investigations
- Cycle tracking and advice
- Referrals to specialists
- General health optimisation before pregnancy
The early weeks can feel exciting - and sometimes overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
First Trimester Care
We provide confirmation of pregnancy, early blood tests, dating scans, and screening options. If things don’t go to plan, we also offer compassionate miscarriage support and follow-up care.
We support you with:
- Pregnancy confirmation
- Early screening options
- NIPT discussion and referrals
- Pre-eclampsia screening and referrals
- Management of early pregnancy symptoms
- Miscarriage care and emotional support
Ongoing pregnancy care that feels reassuring and consistent
Antenatal Care
Many Gold Coast families choose to share their pregnancy care between hospital services and their GP. We work alongside Gold Coast University Hospital and Tweed Hospital.
We provide:
- Antenatal check-ups
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Growth tracking
- Referrals
- Ongoing support throughout your pregnancy
We help bridge the transition between hospital and home, so care is continuous
Birth & Hospital Transition
Knowing what to expect helps everything feel more manageable.
As your due date approaches, we help you prepare for birth and plan your return home. After delivery, your GP plays an important role in supporting your recovery and your baby’s early care.
We can guide you through:
- What to expect before and after birth
- Post-birth check-ups for mum and baby
- Healing of tears and episiotomies
- Recovery support
Compassionate and practical guidance during the newborn stage
Newborn Care
Those first weeks are full of questions.
Many of our doctors are parents themselves and understand how reassuring continuity of care can be during this time.
We provide:
- Breastfeeding support
- Weight checks
- Reflux, cry/fuss, unsettled behaviour support
- Sleep support
- Vaccinations
- Compassionate and practical guidance
The weeks after birth matter, both physically and emotionally
Postnatal Care
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or unsure, you’re not alone. Support is available.
Postnatal appointments focus on:
- Recovery
- Feeding support
- Sleep concerns
- Wound care
- Mental health
- We also offer the essential 6-week postnatal check for both mum and baby.
Strong families start with supported parents
Parenting & Family Support
Growing a family isn’t just medical, it’s emotional too.
We bring together support across parenting, relationships, and mental health so you can access care in one familiar place.
This includes:
- Perinatal mental health support
- Parenting guidance
- Partner and family support
- Referrals to psychology services
Watching your child grow is exciting, and sometimes uncertain
Infant & Toddler Development
We help you monitor developmental milestones, growth, speech, movement, behaviour, and social development. If concerns arise, early support makes a difference.
We assist with:
- Developmental checks
- Speech and language concerns
- Motor skill development
- Behavioural changes
- Early intervention referrals
- Vaccinations
From coughs and fevers to vaccinations and school readiness, we provide ongoing care as your child grows
Children’s Health
Continuity matters.
Seeing the same GP over time allows your care team to understand your child’s health history, temperament, and family context, making acute care more effective and reassuring.
We provide:
- Immunisation Program
- Acute illness care such as ear infections and tonsillitis
- Asthma and allergy management
- Skin checks
- Ongoing care for chronic conditions
Family planning continues long after birth
Contraception & Pregnancy Spacing
Contraception conversations are practical, private, and judgement-free.
Whether you’re thinking about spacing pregnancies, preventing pregnancy between babies, or your family feels complete, we offer personalised contraception advice.
Options include:
- IUD insertion and removal
- Contraceptive implants
- Pill, patch and ring options
- Permanent options discussion
- Postpartum contraception advice