Birth Planning & Postnatal Care

A good birth plan is not a script to be rigidly followed — it's a shared understanding of your preferences, your priorities, and how decisions will be made, including when the unexpected happens.

Before Birth planning discussions begin well ahead of your due date

During Dr Krones is present at the birth, not a on-call roster

After Postnatal care continues through six weeks and beyond

Birth planning and postnatal care are central parts of private obstetric care. The goal is to help you feel prepared, informed and supported — in the lead-up to birth, on the day itself, and through the weeks of recovery and adjustment that follow.

What birth planning involves

Conversations that start well before labour, so nothing important is left to chance on the day.

Birth preferencesDiscussion of your preferences for vaginal birth, caesarean section and pain relief options

Labour preparationRealistic information about labour — including signs it has started and when to come to hospital

Understanding interventionsClear information about the indications for and benefits of any potential interventions

Support peopleDiscussing who you would like with you at the birth

Contingency planningPlans for unexpected scenarios, so decisions in the moment are not made under pressure alone

Early feedingFeeding preferences discussed and supported with the help of our Midwife Lucy

Types of birth supported

Experience across the full spectrum of birth types, including more complex deliveries.

Spontaneous vaginal delivery Natural labour and birth, with support and monitoring throughout

Instrumental delivery Vacuum or forceps delivery when clinically indicated

Caesarean section Both elective and emergency caesarean section

Induction of labour Planned induction with full discussion of the process and what to expect

VBAC Vaginal birth after caesarean section for suitable candidates

Twin & complex pregnancy Experience with twin and higher-complexity deliveries

Postnatal care

Postnatal care extends the continuity of your pregnancy care into the early weeks of motherhood — the same team, the same relationship.

In hospital

Days 1 – discharge

Daily inpatient review during your hospital stay
Support with feeding, recovery and emotional adjustment
Wound or perineal care as needed
Discharge planning and early warning signs to watch for

Early postnatal

Weeks 1 – 2

1–2 week postnatal consultation with Midwife Lucy in rooms
Feeding support and newborn wellbeing check
Mental health screening and support
Recovery assessment and advice

Six-week review

Week 6

Six-week postnatal consultation with Dr Krones
Pelvic floor and abdominal recovery, with physiotherapy referral
Contraception discussion
Planning for any future pregnancies if desired

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Midwife Lucy — postnatal support in rooms

Lucy provides dedicated postnatal support at the 1–2 week visit and is available to assist with feeding, newborn care, recovery questions and emotional wellbeing in those crucial early weeks.

Dr Krones' Approach

A conversation, not a checklist

Birth planning is most useful as a conversation, not a checklist. Dr Krones places strong emphasis on shared decision-making, evidence-based information and clear communication — so that whatever turns the birth takes, you and your family feel informed, respected and supported throughout.

Book a consultation

Dr Krones consults at Suite 3A, Level 3, North Shore Private Hospital, St Leonards, with operating privileges at North Shore Private Hospital and The Mater Hospital, Crows Nest.

A valid GP or specialist referral is required for all new appointments.

02 9053 1245