Six-week postnatal check in Carindale, for you and baby.
A six-week postnatal check in Carindale looks after both you and your baby in one appointment. Wherever possible it's with the same GP who coordinated your antenatal shared care.
Your recovery after birth, beyond six weeks
The six-week postnatal check is a milestone, but recovery after birth often continues for months. Pelvic floor strength, sleep, mood, breastfeeding, returning to exercise and getting back to work can all take time. At Carindale Doctors, we use the six-week check as a starting point and stay with you through the months that follow.
Your GP will check your physical recovery and emotional wellbeing, and can refer you to a pelvic floor physiotherapist, lactation consultant or perinatal mental health support if needed. Meanwhile, your baby’s growth, development and immunisations continue on schedule with us.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides six-week postnatal checks inside Westfield Carindale and ongoing recovery support, including pelvic floor, mood, breastfeeding and return-to-exercise advice. Your baby’s checks and immunisations continue here. Children 16 and under are bulk billed, and Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Six-week check for mum and baby
- Pelvic floor physiotherapy referral
- Perinatal mental health support
- Breastfeeding and lactation help
- Return to exercise and work advice
- Baby's ongoing checks and immunisations
Support for new Carindale families
Many Carindale families don’t have relatives nearby, and the early months can feel isolating. Your GP can connect you with local support, from child health nurses to parenting groups, and keep checking in on how you’re going.
More information is on our postnatal check page.
Recovery concerns after birth
These are common postnatal recovery concerns:
- Bladder leakage: often improves with pelvic floor exercises.
- Pain with sex: from healing stitches or dryness while breastfeeding.
- Exhaustion: worsened by broken sleep and low iron.
- Anxiety or low mood: postnatal depression and anxiety are common.
All of these are treatable, and none should be put up with in silence.
What your postnatal care includes
Postnatal care with us includes:
- Six-week physical check
- Mood and wellbeing screening
- Contraception planning
- Breastfeeding support
- Referrals as needed
- Baby's growth and immunisations
Follow-up appointments are available whenever you need them.
Postnatal care, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, six-week check: for you and your baby together.
- Step 2, identify needs: physical, emotional and practical.
- Step 3, connect: referrals to physio, lactation or mental health support.
- Step 4, keep going: ongoing care for your whole family.
Postnatal care fees in Carindale
Your baby’s care is bulk billed, and your own visits are billed as consultations.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Baby’s checks | Bulk billed |
| Mum’s visits | Consultations with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Psychology | Medicare-subsidised with a mental health treatment plan |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Postnatal checks in Carindale
Carindale is a welcoming place for new families, with parks, walking paths along Bulimba Creek and plenty of local playgroups. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, with lifts and parents’ rooms.
We see new mums and babies from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Wishart and Chandler.
- Pram-friendly lifts
- Parents' rooms nearby
- Centre parking and buses
- New families from Wishart and Chandler welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
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Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Postnatal recovery questions
No, it's a milestone. We continue to support your recovery for as long as you need.
Usually not before 12 weeks, and after a pelvic floor check.
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia, a national helpline for new and expecting parents.
Yes, and we can refer you to a lactation consultant.
If you're due, it's usually done from six weeks after birth.
Yes, children 16 and under are bulk billed.
Book your postnatal check
For you and baby, at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.