SWSPHN Antenatal Shared Care Program
Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) is an option offered to all pregnant women who are assessed as suitable for the program. Care is provided collaboratively by the general practitioner (GP) and the hospital-based service.
The ANSC program aims to:
- Provide pregnant women with flexibility, choice, and continuity of care
- Cater for the preferences and needs of women from culturally and diverse backgrounds
- Enhance the skills of GPs caring for women during pregnancy
- Promote communication between GPs and the participating hospitals
To provide ANSC to pregnant women who are giving birth in South Western Sydney Local Health District hospitals, GPs must be recognised as an ANSC provider. To become a recognised provider, a GP completes the application(External link) and attends a mandatory ANSC orientation session.
To maintain ANSC recognition GPs must complete 3 hours of pregnancy-related continuous professional development (CPD) each year. Evidence of CPD attendance is to be provided to SWSPHN.
CPD hours can be recorded across different types of activities. To ensure the relevance of any external CPD, please consult the list of eligible ANSC topics.
The May 2025 issue of the Baby Monitor is now available
Issue 25 of the Baby Monitor, the SWSPHN Antenatal Shared Care newsletter, is now available to download. You can access it here(External link) or from the newsletter folder in the documents section.
Quick Link to HealthPathways(External link)
Maternity service phone numbers by hospital
Contacts | Bankstown | Bowral | Campbelltown | Camden | Fairfield | Liverpool |
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ANC fax | 9722 8398 | 4861 0187 | 4634 4700 | 4654 6170 | 9616 8521 | 8738 3216 |
ANC phone | 9722 8333 | 4861 0224 | 4634 4963 | 4654 6222 | 9616 8507 | 8738 4197 |
Booking no. | 9722 8333 | 4861 0224 | 4634 4963 | 4654 6222 | 9616 8507 | 8738 4197 |
Birthing Unit | 9722 7870 | 4861 0224 | 4634 4099 | 9616 8260 | 8738 5626 | |
Genetics Clinic | 8738 4665 (district-wide service) | |||||
GP Liaison Midwife | 0484 627 228 or 0402 792 820 | |||||
Pregnancy Complications | ||||||
<20/40 | ED or EPAS 9722 8333 | ED | ED or EPAS 4634 4724 / 0437 963 828 | ED | ED or EPAS 8738 5632 | |
> 40 | Birthing Unit | |||||
For urgent, referral contact the Birthing Unit. For advice, contact the ANSC Liaison midwife |
Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) is an option offered to all pregnant women who are assessed as suitable for the program. Care is provided collaboratively by the general practitioner (GP) and the hospital-based service.
The ANSC program aims to:
- Provide pregnant women with flexibility, choice, and continuity of care
- Cater for the preferences and needs of women from culturally and diverse backgrounds
- Enhance the skills of GPs caring for women during pregnancy
- Promote communication between GPs and the participating hospitals
To provide ANSC to pregnant women who are giving birth in South Western Sydney Local Health District hospitals, GPs must be recognised as an ANSC provider. To become a recognised provider, a GP completes the application(External link) and attends a mandatory ANSC orientation session.
To maintain ANSC recognition GPs must complete 3 hours of pregnancy-related continuous professional development (CPD) each year. Evidence of CPD attendance is to be provided to SWSPHN.
CPD hours can be recorded across different types of activities. To ensure the relevance of any external CPD, please consult the list of eligible ANSC topics.
The May 2025 issue of the Baby Monitor is now available
Issue 25 of the Baby Monitor, the SWSPHN Antenatal Shared Care newsletter, is now available to download. You can access it here(External link) or from the newsletter folder in the documents section.
Quick Link to HealthPathways(External link)
Maternity service phone numbers by hospital
Contacts | Bankstown | Bowral | Campbelltown | Camden | Fairfield | Liverpool |
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ANC fax | 9722 8398 | 4861 0187 | 4634 4700 | 4654 6170 | 9616 8521 | 8738 3216 |
ANC phone | 9722 8333 | 4861 0224 | 4634 4963 | 4654 6222 | 9616 8507 | 8738 4197 |
Booking no. | 9722 8333 | 4861 0224 | 4634 4963 | 4654 6222 | 9616 8507 | 8738 4197 |
Birthing Unit | 9722 7870 | 4861 0224 | 4634 4099 | 9616 8260 | 8738 5626 | |
Genetics Clinic | 8738 4665 (district-wide service) | |||||
GP Liaison Midwife | 0484 627 228 or 0402 792 820 | |||||
Pregnancy Complications | ||||||
<20/40 | ED or EPAS 9722 8333 | ED | ED or EPAS 4634 4724 / 0437 963 828 | ED | ED or EPAS 8738 5632 | |
> 40 | Birthing Unit | |||||
For urgent, referral contact the Birthing Unit. For advice, contact the ANSC Liaison midwife |
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GDM Screening and Criteria from Diabetes Australia
06 Aug 2025Share GDM Screening and Criteria from Diabetes Australia on Facebook Share GDM Screening and Criteria from Diabetes Australia on Twitter Share GDM Screening and Criteria from Diabetes Australia on Linkedin Email GDM Screening and Criteria from Diabetes Australia link -
Upcoming GP ANSC CPD Events
03 Aug 2025Share Upcoming GP ANSC CPD Events on Facebook Share Upcoming GP ANSC CPD Events on Twitter Share Upcoming GP ANSC CPD Events on Linkedin Email Upcoming GP ANSC CPD Events linkTo register for any of the listed events, please go to the SWSPHN CPD Page.(External link)
To register for the Supporting the Perinatal Mental Health Webinar, the direct link is available here(External link).
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Update: Antenatal GP Shared Care Guide and Protocol/Quickguide
29 Jul 2025Share Update: Antenatal GP Shared Care Guide and Protocol/Quickguide on Facebook Share Update: Antenatal GP Shared Care Guide and Protocol/Quickguide on Twitter Share Update: Antenatal GP Shared Care Guide and Protocol/Quickguide on Linkedin Email Update: Antenatal GP Shared Care Guide and Protocol/Quickguide linkThe Antenatal Shared Care Guide provides direction and clinical guidance to recognised ANSC GP providers. The Guide was last reviewed and updated in 2023.
The Guide and Quickguide are under review currently. During the review period of Jul-September please use the current guide.
The updated versions will be available on the same links soon.
Both the Guide and Protocol can be found within the ANSC Folder.
Please discard previous versions of the Guidelines and Protocol.
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Electronic Maternity Discharge Summaries- are you receiving them?
09 Jul 2025Share Electronic Maternity Discharge Summaries- are you receiving them? on Facebook Share Electronic Maternity Discharge Summaries- are you receiving them? on Twitter Share Electronic Maternity Discharge Summaries- are you receiving them? on Linkedin Email Electronic Maternity Discharge Summaries- are you receiving them? linkWe have heard from many GPs that you do not receive electronic Maternity Discharge Summaries. The Antenatal GPSC team is working with eHealth to try and rectify this issue.
Some work, through eHealth, has been happening but some information is needed to establish if it is successful broadly.
Please complete this 3 question survey to give the GPSC team and eHealth some help. You can share the survey broadly within your practice, as it is not limited to Antenatal GPSC providers.
Thank you for your help,
Bec and Wendy.
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Screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy- GP survey
29 May 2025Share Screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy- GP survey on Facebook Share Screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy- GP survey on Twitter Share Screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy- GP survey on Linkedin Email Screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy- GP survey linkMercy Hospital for Women and The University of Melbourne are studying GP perspectives on universal screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy.
Recent European guidelines have changed to recommend universal first trimester CMV screening to identify maternal infection early and facilitate timely antenatal interventions to reduce congenital infection. Researchers are asking GPs to complete a 10-minute survey to evaluate whether routine CMV screening in pregnancy would be acceptable and feasible to implement if Australia were to introduce routine antenatal CMV screening. The study findings will help inform future health policy in antenatal care.
This research study has received ethical approval from University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (#2025-31079-65660-4).
GPs who complete the survey will have the option to go into a draw to win one of three $100 gift cards.
Please follow this link here(External link) for full details and link to the online survey:
https://redcap.unimelb.edu.au/surveys/?s=WLMCLDN3ECD7FY4P(External link)
or scan the QR code below to complete the survey on your phone.
For further information please contact:
Dr Natalia Rode - natalia.rode@unimelb.edu.au(External link)
Education and Research GP, Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health
The University of Melbourne
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Promotion Poster for GP Practice: BiMP and Consumer Education
27 May 2025Share Promotion Poster for GP Practice: BiMP and Consumer Education on Facebook Share Promotion Poster for GP Practice: BiMP and Consumer Education on Twitter Share Promotion Poster for GP Practice: BiMP and Consumer Education on Linkedin Email Promotion Poster for GP Practice: BiMP and Consumer Education linkThe below poster has been developed for GPs to easily provide access for pregnant women to the:
- Booking in My Pregnancy (BiMP) online form
- Information resources for early pregnancy
You can download the poster here.
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Diabetes Contraception and Pre-pregnancy Program (DCAPP) Resources
19 May 2025Share Diabetes Contraception and Pre-pregnancy Program (DCAPP) Resources on Facebook Share Diabetes Contraception and Pre-pregnancy Program (DCAPP) Resources on Twitter Share Diabetes Contraception and Pre-pregnancy Program (DCAPP) Resources on Linkedin Email Diabetes Contraception and Pre-pregnancy Program (DCAPP) Resources linkFollowing after the WDEP CPD opportunity sent last week, there are some very valuable consumer resources available through Western Sydney University.
Diabetes Contraception and Pre-pregnancy Program (DCAPP) background is below. Click the image to access the resources.
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Pre-existing Diabetes: Pre-conception Planning Care
14 May 2025Share Pre-existing Diabetes: Pre-conception Planning Care on Facebook Share Pre-existing Diabetes: Pre-conception Planning Care on Twitter Share Pre-existing Diabetes: Pre-conception Planning Care on Linkedin Email Pre-existing Diabetes: Pre-conception Planning Care linkWestern Sydney University offers a free, online, 1 hour CPD module on pre-conception planning for women who have pre-existing diabetes.
Click the image to access the resources.
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CMV Education- 1.5 EA hours
30 May 2025Share CMV Education- 1.5 EA hours on Facebook Share CMV Education- 1.5 EA hours on Twitter Share CMV Education- 1.5 EA hours on Linkedin Email CMV Education- 1.5 EA hours linkThe Cerebral Palsy Alliance has a Cytomegalovirus (CMV) resource hub. The CMV Resource Hub(External link) has a variety of different resources including consumer resources such as pamphlets and posters, to clinician online education modules. The GP e-learning module "Infections in Pregnancy" is outlined below.
Click the image to access the registration page.
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SAVE THE DATE: GPSC CPD Events
03 Feb 2025Share SAVE THE DATE: GPSC CPD Events on Facebook Share SAVE THE DATE: GPSC CPD Events on Twitter Share SAVE THE DATE: GPSC CPD Events on Linkedin Email SAVE THE DATE: GPSC CPD Events link
Program Contacts
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Phone 0484 627 228 Email SWSLHD-CMCGPSC@health.nsw.gov.au (External link) -
Phone 0402792820 Email swslhd-cmcgpsc@health.nsw.gov.au (External link)
Documents
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ANSC
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Maternity_ Antenatal Shared Care model inclusion and exclusion criteria.pdf (403 KB) (pdf)
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06062023_FINAL_ANSC Guidelines 2023.pdf (988 KB) (pdf)
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ANSC Protocol (Quickguide)- updated June 2023 (537 KB) (pdf)
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Full Inclusion and Exclusion List- ACM based- April 2022 (1.18 MB) (pdf)
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ANSC Quick List Exclusion criteria V2 -updated April 2022- (617 KB) (pdf)
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2023 Antenatal Clinic by Postcode (July 2023) (690 KB) (pdf)
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COVID19 ANSC GP Guidelines V5.0.pdf (179 KB) (pdf)
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Resolving Feedback for a SWS ANSC Provider V1.0.pdf (713 KB) (pdf)
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Eligible CPD Topics for Antenatal Shared Care Recognition.pdf (83.6 KB) (pdf)
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Protocols, Policies, and Guidelines
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*NEW* Maternity Policy- Vitamin D Screening (159 KB) (pdf)
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NSW Health: Syphilis in Pregnancy and Newborns
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Aspirin Guidelines (159 KB) (pdf)
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COVID-19 Vaccinations and Pregnancy
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SWSLHD GDM Policy October 2020 (451 KB) (pdf)
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Clinical Guidelines for the management of substance use during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
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Updated referral guidelines to Antenatal Services at Bowral Hospital (223 KB) (pdf)
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ACM Consultation and Referral Guidelines 4th Ed (1).pdf (784 KB) (pdf)
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MoH care pathway for women concerned about fetal movements GL2021_019.pdf (869 KB) (pdf)
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Identification and management of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (373 KB) (pdf)
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PUQE-24_SCORE.pdf (125 KB) (pdf)
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Thyroid disease in pregnancy.pdf (218 KB) (pdf)
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Measurement-of-cervical-length-for-prediction-of-preterm-birth-(C-Obs-27)_Board-approved-March-2022.pdf (336 KB) (pdf)
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Lactation and Infant Feeding Guidelines and Resources
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Tongue Tie Referral Agents 2024 (192 KB) (pdf)
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Referral forms
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Baby Monitor Newsletters
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Resources
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Cervical Screening Information for Antenatal Shared Care Programs 2024 (1.06 MB) (pdf)
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Management of Perinatal Infections- 3rd Ed- Australasian Society of Infectious Diseases
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BiMP Practice Poster- Arabic (345 KB) (pdf)
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BiMP Practice Poster- English (232 KB) (pdf)
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BiMP Practice Poster- Combined Language (420 KB) (pdf)
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BiMP- How to Guide for GP Practice (1.18 MB) (pdf)
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BiMP Practice Poster- Vietnamese (229 KB) (pdf)
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Liverpool Hospital Midwifery Group Practice Brochure (636 KB) (pdf)
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SWSLHD First Trimester Screening Brochure (919 KB) (pdf)
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Archived Resources
CPD Events
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12 August 2025
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16 September 2025
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08 October 2025
Eligible ANSC CPD activities
To ensure the relevance of any external CPD, please consult the list of approved ANSC topics below:
- Anueploidy and early pregnancy screening (including NIPT, NT, cFTS, Pre-eclampsia screening)
- Breastfeeding and infant feeding
- Early pregnancy complications (including miscarriage, molar, ectopic pregnancies, hyperemesis)
- Gestational diabetes
- Hypertension and preeclampsia in pregnancy
- Immediate postnatal period
- Immunisation schedule
- Labour and birth pain relief options in labour, non-pharmacological options for labour, positions for labour and birth, modes of birth, perineal tears and preventative strategies
- LGTBQIA: inclusivity for people having babies
- Medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) and contraception
- Newborn behaviours including sleep, settling, and safe sleeping
- Newborn check
- Preconception: genetic carrier screening, problem solving, assisted reproductive therapies, subfertility for women and men
- Psychosocial: mental health (anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy), domestic violence, homelessness amongst pregnant women, substance use
- Safety and exposure to medications during pregnancy
- Sexually transmitted infections and diseases and pregnancy impacts
- Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)/ Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Supporting women and families after a perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death)
- Surviving the first six weeks
Online Eligible CPD Opportunities
- RACGP- Respiratory syncytial virus prevention (External link)
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)- The Australian Immunisation Handbook (External link)
- Abrysvo resources: Maternal indication overview (External link)
- Abrysvo resources: Maternal Homepage (External link)
- Abrysvo resources: Instructions for use (External link)
- Safer Baby Bundle (External link)
- Safer Baby Bundle Online Courses (External link)
- Antenatal Pertussis Vaccination (External link)
- Pre-pregnancy and care for women with diabetes (External link)
- First trimester screening in general practice (External link)
Videos
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Click here to play video Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis- how to test, treat and manage The Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis webinar was hosted and recorded by SWSPHN in 2023 following changes to the screening practices for syphilis during pregnancy. These changes were a result of an increasing rate of congenital syphilis across NSW and Australia, and an increase in syphilis cases amongst populations not previously categorised as high risk.