Fertility Clinic Services and Specialists 

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals in Brisbane provide a range of fertility services for women and couples. Most couples will initially be seen in the Preconception Clinic and then the Fertility Assessment Clinic.

Preconception Care Service

The Preconception Care Service assists couples who are planning a pregnancy to optimise their own health in preparation for pregnancy. A referral from your GP is required for this service. 

Please ask your GP to fax the referral directly to Mater, 07 3163 8548. This referral must be addressed to Gynaecology,  Dr Sarah Janssens or Dr Emma Paterson. 

At the consultation couples will:

  • undergo a thorough assessment of their health and lifestyle
  • be given information on how to improve their own health prior to conception
  • consult with an obstetrician and gynaecologist to address specific health conditions that might affect a pregnancy.

This consultation and any investigations performed at Mater are bulk-billed.

Fertility Assessment 

The Fertility Assessment Clinic offer specialised care to couples experiencing fertility issues or recurrent miscarriage. This service aims to provide couples with information and to improve their combined fertility. Specialised medical and surgical care is provided for those who require this. A referral from your GP is required for this service.

Please ask your GP to fax the referral directly to Mater, 07 3163 8548. This referral must be addressed to Gynaecology, Dr Sarah Janssens or Dr Emma Paterson. You will be assessed by experienced doctors and midwives, and have the opportunity to receive:

  • formal instruction in fertility awareness and cycle charting
  • fertility focused investigations
  • medical management and referral for surgery as required

This consultation and any investigations performed at Mater are bulk-billed. There will be some out of pocket costs for consumable items, fertility awareness education and investigations performed by agencies external to Mater.

While Mater Mothers’ Hospitals do not offer ART/IVF services, the Fertility Assessment Clinic has a particular interest in investigating the value of other therapies to assist couples to conceive. 

Natural Fertility Services

Fertility is a normal and healthy part of life―something to be appreciated and valued. Many women and couples are looking for a natural method of achieving, or avoiding, pregnancy that will help them to recognise their fertile and infertile phases and better understand their bodies.

Natural Fertility Services teaches the Sympto-Thermal Method of fertility awareness, which is a natural, simple to use, effective, scientifically-based method of fertility awareness. It empowers couples to take control of their reproductive health. Accredited educators provide instruction and ongoing support to those couples using the Sympto-Thermal Method.

All educators are accredited, or studying to gain accreditation, by The Australian Council of Natural Family Planning (ACNFP).

The Natural Fertility Services is also available to address other women’s health issues such as pre-menstrual and pre-menopausal symptom relief.

Contact us

Natural Fertility Services
Level 7, Mater Mothers’ Hospitals
Raymond Terrace
South Brisbane Qld 4101

Phone: 07 3163 2143
Fax: 07 3163 8768

Email: [email protected]

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For urgent assessment at any stage of your pregnancy, please present to your nearest emergency centre or Mater Mothers’ 24/7 Pregnancy Assessment Centre in South Brisbane.

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