Perinetal pelvic health service patient information
Find out what to expect from your perinatal pelvic health appointment
Preparing for your appointment
When you book your appointment, please let us know if you need an interpreter so we can provide one for you. If you would like a chaperone at your appointment, please let us know in advance. A chaperone is a health professional who will act as an impartial observer during your appointment. Chaperones are offered for any intimate examination.
Please bring clinic letters, reports, maternity notes or any other correspondence relating to your condition. Don't forget to bring a list of the medicines you're taking at the moment and reading glasses, if you need them. You are welcome to bring your baby with you.
Our hospitals are teaching hospitals, so students may be present for some appointments. If you do not wish to have them in the room please let the team know and the students will be asked to step outside.
Be sure to wear comfortable clothing that is easy to remove, as you will have a physical assessment during your appointment.
At your appointment
Our clinics generally run on time and you should be seen within 10 minutes of your appointment time. Please call us if you are running late, as if you are more than 10 minutes late, we may not be able to see you.
When you arrive, please check in at reception and take a seat in the waiting area.
Your first appointment will probably last about an hour. We will discuss the history of your condition and conduct a physical assessment. Depending on your condition, the assessment may include a vaginal, anal or rectal examination. We will discuss this with you during your appointment.
We will discuss a treatment plan for your condition. You can expect to go home with a management plan in place - it may include some exercises for you to complete at home. If required, we may book a 30-minute follow-up appointment for you, or refer you on to another specialist.
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