{"id":29,"date":"2023-11-27T14:46:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T01:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/femina-health-gp.local\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2023-12-02T13:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T00:20:26","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/femina.health\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-148134e8 gb-container-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-baf4c765 gb-container-inner-section\">\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t find your answer below please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/femina.health\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7730cf3\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9e50c08a gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c320919e gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-318b91c6 gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a>Can I make an appointment to see you or do I need to be referred?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0f71ed42\">\n\n<p>In order to book an appointment to see one of our Gynaecologists we require a referral from your GP. &nbsp;This is so that we can fully understand your needs and any relevant aspects of your medical history in order to provide you the best possible care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wanting pregnancy care with one of our Obstetricians in the Femina Baby team you can book directly without a referral. Please see our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.feminababy.health\/\">Femina Baby<\/a>&nbsp;website for more details.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c840e90b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f9094c67 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a>Once my GP has sent a referral how do I book an appointment?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf6e4300\">\n\n<p>When we receive your referral one of our team will contact you to book an appointment time that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or concerns about your booking or referral, please call us on (03) 9683430 during office hours or send an enquiry through our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/femina.health\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>&nbsp;on this website and we will endeavour to help.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-865886c5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-26d80f87 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a>Do you provide pregnancy care?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-46bf3dab\">\n\n<p>The team at Femina Baby provide full pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and birth care. Please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/femina.health\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;to find out more or see our website at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.feminababy.health\/\">www.feminababy.health<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-345a7643 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-486a4c33 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a>Do you have a preferred insurance provider?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b13a2d56\">\n\n<p>We are a preferred provider for Southern Cross, however we are happy to work with any insurance company that you have cover with.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5ba4fbc4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e7608d76 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a><a>What happens if I need to change or cancel my appointment?<\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56dff731\">\n\n<p>If you need to change or cancel your appointment please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/femina.health\/contact-us\/\">contact<\/a>&nbsp;our admin team as soon as possible. We understand that in some circumstances you may not be able to attend your appointment but we reserve the right to charge a non-attendance fee if you have not contacted us beforehand.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a905bce5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2c5da462 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a>If I need surgery where will this be?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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Your&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;will be&nbsp;happy&nbsp;to talk you through estimates. &nbsp;Give us a call on (03) 9683430 or email us:&nbsp;admin@femina.health for a quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have health insurance it is likely all, or most of your care will be covered by your insurance provider.&nbsp; Having said that, it is worth getting prior approval before proceeding with your consultation or treatment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ebe0629 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6527b33b gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><a>How much does a consultation cost?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cc9273a4\">\n\n<p>The&nbsp;consultation&nbsp;fee will depend on the&nbsp;type of appointment you require. &nbsp;It is easiest for you to give us a call on (03) 9683430 or email us:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admin@femina.health\">admin@femina.health<\/a>&nbsp;for a quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your consultation is not covered by an insurance provider, payment will be requested at the end<br>of your appointment. 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