Obstetrician Westmead
Dr Prayatna Shetty
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
MBBS, M.D., DRANZCOG, FRANZCOG, CMFM (Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine)
Dr Prayatna (Yana) Shetty is an obstetrician and a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist. Only a select few obstetricians in Australia hold this degree.
Dr Shetty manages pregnancy, delivery and post-partum care of high-risk as well as low-risk pregnancy and provides a range of general obstetrics and ultrasound services. This includes preconception and fertility consultations, NIPT screening, genetic consultations, second opinion ultrasounds. Dr Shetty’s passion lies in preventative medicine, and she runs specialized clinics for prevention of complications like miscarriage, preterm birth, preeclampsia and still birth.
Dr Shetty is an expert in management of twins and triplets as well as fetal growth disorders. She also routinely treats maternal medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension and thyroid disorders.
She is a staff specialist in Maternal and Fetal Medicine Department in Westmead Public Hospital. Dr Shetty also works at Westmead Private Hospital and Norwest Private Hospital.
Dr Shetty has helped hundreds of women achieve excellent outcomes. Dr Shetty believes that excellent care does not need to be expensive and offers a range of options to suit your pregnancy needs.
From preconception and fertility counselling through to delivery and recovery, Dr. Shetty will care for you through kindness, compassion, and excellence that you deserve.
Dr Shetty speaks many languages including English, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi and Urdu.
You can also follow Dr Shetty on social media on Facebook & Instagram.
Antenatal and Pregnancy Support
Dr Shetty provides utmost care during your pregnancy and detailed ultrasound assessment of your baby including 3D/4D scans at each visit. She carefully listens to your concerns and plans your care that fits your expectations. Our clinic looks after all your pregnancy needs including in house ultrasound and NIPT services with Carrier screening. We have onsite Physiotherapist and Midwife support for holistic care.
Birth of your Baby & Luxury Birthing
A birth is the most important event in a woman’s life. Dr Shetty brings years of obstetric skills and surgical skills to support your birth. Dr Shetty listens to all your concerns, and she will support your birthing choices to ensure you are front and centre of your pregnancy journey.
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We will support you after your birth by linking you with a physiotherapist and/or paediatrician. We can also assist with common post-birth issues like back pain or breast feeding. Dr Shetty will offer you a pap smear and contraception advice that suits your needs. We also offer support through common gynae issues like abnormal bleeding.
Some of the most common conditions that Dr Shetty treats include
Maternal conditions in pregnancy:
- Asthma in pregnancy
- Auto-immune disease/ Lupus in pregnancy
- Clotting disorders
- Heart disease in pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes and pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy
- Kidney disease in pregnancy
- Pre-Eclampsia
- Preterm labour or previous preterm birth
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Thyroid disorders in pregnancy
Fetal conditions in pregnancy:
- Amniotic fluid issues
- Cervical shortening
- Cervical cerclage
- Congenital abnormalities
- Preterm birth
- Genetic or chromosomal disorders
- Multiple birth pregnancies
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Preterm birth
- Placental problems
- Small for gestational age (SGA)
- Twin pregnancies
- Triplet pregnancy
Office gynaecological services:
- Abnormal uterline bleeding
- Contraception service
- Mirena insertion or removal
- Menstrual irregularity
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Pap smear
Dr Shetty’s Philosophy
“Whether it is a complicated pregnancy or difficult birth, I am inspired daily by the courage and unwavering determination of my patients to help their baby find the way ‘home’ to loving arms.
My goal for every patient is to make them feel comfortable and in control of their pregnancy and their body.
I believe “a mother knows best,” and I feel humbled to work together with mothers to support their important decisions.”
~ Dr Prayatna Shetty
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