Personalised & Evidence-Based Obstetric Care with Dr Ajantha Kasturi

At every stage of your pregnancy, my commitment is to provide you with the highest standard of medical care—grounded in evidence-based medicine and the latest advancements in obstetric technology. Every care plan is tailored to your unique needs and expectations, always prioritising the safety of both you and your baby.

My Approach

I am an advocate for normal childbirth and also skilled in operative vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections, offering you support and expertise across all birth experiences.

Comprehensive Pregnancy and Preconception Services

While most pregnancies progress smoothly, I also have specialised experience with:

• Infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and preconception concerns
• Early pregnancy complications
• Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
• Multiple and mature age pregnancies
• High-risk pregnancy (gestational diabetes, preeclampsia)
• Complex obstetric histories (including previous stillbirth)
• Medical conditions in pregnancy (diabetes, thyroid, autoimmune)
• Elective caesarean section
• Chromosomal anomaly-related miscarriages

I collaborate with a team of skilled anaesthetic and paediatric colleagues to provide comprehensive care whenever needed.

Your Pregnancy Journey with Me

I consult at Westmead Private and Norwest Private Hospitals. Please contact me as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed to schedule your first antenatal appointment.

What to bring:

• Referral from your GP and relevant medical reports
• Pathology and scan results
• Medicare and health fund details (if applicable)

Antenatal Visit Schedule:

• Initial visit: 8–10 weeks
• Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks
• Fortnightly until 36 weeks
• Weekly until birth

Advanced Monitoring & Testing

You’ll receive a bedside ultrasound at every appointment using the latest technology. Extra visits will be scheduled if any concerns arise. I’ll guide you through each stage, including:

First Visit Tests:

• Full blood count, ferritin, VDRL, Hepatitis B & C, HIV
• Rubella immunity, blood group, antibodies, varicella, parvovirus, thyroid

11–14 Weeks:

• Optional Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) for genetic screening
• Nuchal translucency ultrasound (optional)

18–20 Weeks:

• Detailed morphology ultrasound

26–28 Weeks:

• Repeat blood count, iron studies, gestational diabetes screen

36–37 Weeks:

• Group B Streptococcus vaginal swab

Preparing for Birth

During the second half of your pregnancy, I will prepare you for labour and discuss your birth preferences, supporting your choices and wellbeing every step of the way.

Start your pregnancy journey with expert, compassionate support. Book your consultation with Dr. Ajantha Kasturi today.