Antenatal Day Assessment Service
The Antenatal Day Assessment Service (ANDAS) provides specialist care for women during pregnancy. If you have, or if you develop, pregnancy related health issues during your pregnancy you may be asked to attend ANDAS.
The service is staffed by midwives who provide holistic care in a supportive environment attached to the Maternity ward. They work closely with doctors to monitor the ongoing well-being of you and your baby. ANDAS care is provided in conjunction with your care in the antenatal clinic when closer monitoring, investigation or decision making is required.
Our services
The ANDAS team diagnose, treat and manage the care of women throughout pregnancy. Health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia may occur or your baby may require closer monitoring of growth or decreased movements.
Appointments
Visiting ANDAS can take time while test results are sought and investigations take place. You may need a regular appointment scheduled to monitor your baby, blood or blood pressure. Check with staff regarding the likely length of stay. Consider asking friends or family to assist you with childcare otherwise your family if welcome to support you during your stay in ANDAS.
How to access this service
You may be referred from either the Antenatal Clinics, Maternity Ward, Birthing Suite, your GP, or you may call us yourself with a question or concern. The ANDAS staff will usually arrange an appointment time for you to attend.
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private Health Insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care card and/or Concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
Contact us
Maternity Ward
Location: Level 2, Caboolture Hospital
Phone: (07) 5433 8213 or (07) 5433 5838
Fax: 5433 8928
Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
Need help outside hours?
Call (07) 5433 8888 and ask for Birth Suite.
For non-urgent medical issues call
13 HEALTH and ask to speak with a Midwife.
Refer a patient
Your GP can refer to ANDAS by sending a referral to the hospital. The letter needs to include your medical and obstetric history, information relation to the current health concern and associated pathology and radiology results.