About this episode

This episode discusses Shared Care as a pregnancy care option, featuring insights from GP expert Dr Bill Bateman.

Is Shared Care the right pregnancy care option for you? When you first see that positive pregnancy test, it can feel equally exciting and overwhelming. Suddenly your mind is filled with questions. Understanding the right pregnancy care for you and your growing baby can be a little confusing. This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast, we are talking about Shared Pregnancy Care, a popular form of pregnancy care which offers both the convenience and comfort of your own local GP, combined with hospital expertise. To help us navigate the logistics, the benefits and the ‘what ifs’ we have our GP Expert Dr Bill Bateman in the podcast chair. We discuss: - What Shared Care is - How Shared Care works - Who is part of the Shared Care team and what role they play - How the Shared Care model is offered - How many antenatal appointments patients have during their pregnancy with Shared Care - What makes somebody a good candidate for shared care - Are there any requirements for a pregnancy to be suitable for Shared Care - How much does Shared Care cost - How GPs and hospitals ensure they are on the same page regarding patient care - The one thing Dr Bill…

People in this episode

Host: Parents You’ve Got This

Guest: Dr Bill Bateman

Topics covered

• Shared Care
• Pregnancy Care
• Antenatal Appointments
• Healthcare Team
• Patient Care

Keywords

• Shared Care
• Pregnancy
• Antenatal
• Healthcare
• GP
• Patient Care
• Costs

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