Maternity care centre in Carindale, close to home.
Our maternity care centre in Carindale offers GP-led pregnancy checks in partnership with your chosen hospital, meaning fewer hospital trips. After the birth, we see you and your baby for the six-week postnatal check.
Third trimester care and getting ready for birth
The third trimester brings more frequent checks and plenty of preparation. From around 28 weeks, your antenatal visits usually move to every two to three weeks, then weekly towards the end. At our maternity care centre in Carindale, your GP checks your blood pressure, your baby’s growth and position, and talks you through the signs of labour and when to call the hospital.
It’s also the time to finalise your birth plan, pack your hospital bag, organise a capsule for the car and think about feeding. Your GP can answer questions about pain relief options, what happens if you go past your due date and how to look after yourself in the early weeks at home.
In short: Carindale Doctors’ maternity care centre inside Westfield Carindale provides GP-led third trimester checks in shared care with your hospital, plus practical preparation for birth and the early weeks. Medicare rebates apply where eligible, and your baby is bulk billed after birth.
- Checks every two to three weeks from 28 weeks
- Baby's growth and position monitored
- Signs of labour and when to go to hospital
- Birth plan and pain relief questions
- Whooping cough and flu vaccines if not yet given
- Planning for feeding and early parenting
Late pregnancy checks without long trips
Late in pregnancy, long drives and waiting rooms become harder. Having your routine checks at our Carindale maternity care centre means less time travelling and more time resting, with your hospital team still leading the birth.
Find out more about our maternity care services.
Common questions in the final weeks
These questions come up often in the third trimester:
- Braxton Hicks contractions: how to tell them apart from real labour.
- Baby's position: what happens if your baby is breech.
- Swelling and heartburn: what's normal and what helps.
- Going overdue: what happens after 40 weeks.
Your GP will explain the plan your hospital follows for each of these situations.
What your third trimester visits include
Late pregnancy visits usually include:
- Blood pressure and urine checks
- Measuring your bump
- Checking your baby's position
- Listening to your baby's heartbeat
- Reviewing test results from earlier
- Your pregnancy health record updated
Your hospital may also see you for key visits late in pregnancy.
Preparing for birth with your GP
Our approach:
- Step 1, monitor: regular checks of you and your baby.
- Step 2, prepare: birth plan, bag and car seat sorted.
- Step 3, coordinate: hospital updated after every visit.
- Step 4, after birth: six-week check for you and your baby.
Maternity care centre fees in Carindale
Your GP visits are billed by our clinic, while public hospital care is free for Medicare-eligible patients.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| GP antenatal visits | Standard consultations with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Public hospital care | Free for Medicare-eligible patients |
| Baby’s six-week check | Bulk billed |
| 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 |
Pregnancy care at Westfield Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, is a family-friendly suburb with parks, playgrounds and schools. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, with lifts close to the car parks.
We care for expectant mums from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Chandler and Holland Park.
- Lifts close to the car parks
- Parents' rooms in the centre
- Centre parking and buses
- Mums from Chandler and Mansfield 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 |
Serving
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
Late pregnancy questions from Carindale mums
Usually every two to three weeks from 28 weeks, then weekly near the end.
Your hospital will give you guidelines, usually based on regular contractions, waters breaking or bleeding.
Your hospital may offer to turn the baby or discuss birth options.
Yes, though 20 to 32 weeks is ideal. Talk to your GP.
By about 36 weeks.
Yes, for the six-week check, which is bulk billed for your baby.
Book your next pregnancy check
Close to home 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.