Shared Antenatal Care (SAC)
Shared antenatal care is sharing pregnancy care between the general practitioner and the hospital antenatal clinic. It is available for Hornsby, Royal North Shore and Northern Beaches hospitals. Shared antenatal care is an option for pregnant women with no adverse maternal or fetal pregnancy risk factors. GPs consult and can refer to the hospital’s obstetric team if problems arise. GPs and hospitals participating in the program follow an agreed protocol. Sydney North Health Network maintains a list of GPs who wish to participate in shared antenatal care. This list is shared with the antenatal clinics and neighbouring Primary Health Networks.
Find a Public Hospital
The public hospital you attend depends on the local government area (council area) in which you live. To help you know which hospital to go to in your area please read the list below:
| Public Hospital | Local Government (Council) Area |
|---|---|
| Royal North Shore Hospital Reserve Rd, St Leonards NSW 2065 (02) 9926 7111 | Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney Ryde and Willoughby Councils |
| Hornsby Hospital Palmerston Rd, Hornsby NSW 2077 (02) 9477 9123 | Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Councils |
| Northern Beaches Hospital 105 Frenchs Forest Rd W, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 (02) 9105 5000 | Northern Beaches Council |
For Health Professionals
SNHN has set minimum credentialling requirements:
- four hours of antenatal & postnatal education per year (including but not limited to fundal height and when to refer & knowledge of SAC GP protocol)
- attendance at two out of three SAC educational updates per year
Complete the SAC GP registration form and return to Sydney North Health Network.
MotherSafe (free telephone service for women in NSW, based at Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick NSW 2031)
COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
Sleep on Your Side When Baby’s Inside [flyer] [poster]
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Health Direct)
NSW Health Influenza information
MotherSafe (free telephone service for women in NSW, based at Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick)
Gidget House Manly: mild-moderate perinatal depression/anxiety support service
Maternity Services (includes access to the Pregnancy Care Guidelines) Department of Health
COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
Australian Pregnancy Care Guidelines
National Perinatal Mental Health Guidelines 2023
GP Shared Antenatal Care Key Contacts
Antenatal record cards (yellow cards Product Code: NH612060) (NSW Health) are available by calling Finsbury Green, 08 8234 8000 or fill in their contact form. The cards are free but do incur postage charges.
Managing pre-existing diabetes prior to and during pregnancy
Case scenarios for managing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (Sept 2023) Webinar (RACGP)
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (Aug 2023) Webinar (RACGP)
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (Nov 2023) Webinar (ACRRM/NSW Health)
Case scenarios for managing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (Nov 2023) Webinar (ACRRM/NSW Health)
Sydney North Health Network videos
First trimester screening in general practice
Symphyseal Fundal Height Assessment video
Cervical Screening in Antenatal Care
Timing of birth Clinical Excellence Commission video 3-part series.
Clinical practice guidelines – pregnancy care
SOMANZ Guideline for the management of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum
COPE clinical practice guideline – Mental Health Care in the Perinatal Period
Introduction to Syphilis for Midwives and Clinicians Providing Antenatal Care (NSW)
For Patients
MotherSafe (free telephone service for women in NSW, based at Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick NSW 2031)
COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (Health Direct)
Going to Sleep on Your Side from 28 Weeks
NSW Health Influenza information
MotherSafe (free telephone service for women in NSW, based at Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick)
Gidget House Manly: mild-moderate perinatal depression/anxiety support service
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