Dr Scott Shemer in Parkville, Victoria, Australia | Medical and health

Dr Scott Shemer

Locality: Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9347 0747

Address: Suite 5, Level 2, 20 Flemington Rd 3052 Parkville, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.drscottshemer.com.au

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25.01.2022 If you ran a marathon tomorrow - with zero training or preparation - how do you think your body would react? Preparation for pregnancy and childbirth should be thought of in the same way: pregnancy is your nine-month marathon, with birth the sprint to the finish line. Preparing for this critical time in your lives is essential in order to achieve the best results possible for both mother and baby, not only during pregnancy but also for successful postpartum recovery. I ideal...ly recommend that all women and couples see me prior to conception to discuss a number of critical topics including: Lifestyle factors such a weight, diet and exercise Critical vitamin supplementation Optimisation of pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease and kidney disease Comprehensive review of all current medications (to ensure they are safe in pregnancy) Assessment and optimisation of mental health Prior obstetric history including a thorough review of all previous pregnancies (including miscarriages) and their potential impact on conception and future pregnancies Your gynaecological history, with a detailed assessment of your menstrual cycles, cervical screening test history and other relevant conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis Identification of your fertile window - this will help you to conceive as quickly as possible Vaccinations, ensuring those relevant to pregnancy are are up-to-date Genetic carrier screening - this is a topic of great significance that most couples I see haven’t heard about until I discuss it with them If you are planning on starting or growing your family in 2021, now is the time to be proactive. To make an appointment for pre-pregnancy counselling or for any enquiries, call my rooms on 9347-0747 or email [email protected] #prepregnancy #preconception #preconceptioncare #preparingforpregnancy #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

25.01.2022 W E L C O M E Z A R A In-person postnatal visits are starting to feel like they’re almost in sight again (please keep up the amazing work Melbourne, I’m missing the cuddles) but for now I’ll continue to enjoy and share the beautiful newborn photos my patients send me from home. Wishing Laura and Josh the warmest congratulations on the birth of their adorable first baby, Zara #welcomezara #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

22.01.2022 For couples struggling to conceive, the search for a cause of infertility can be daunting and stressful. It may be the first time you’ve ever heard of investigations such as a tubal patency test or a semen analysis. You’re probably also unfamiliar with an AMH and a karyotype. On Sunday January 31st at 8pm I’ll be chatting with CREI fertility expert Dr Raelia Lew, who will talk us through the process of investigating infertility. I hope you’re able to join us for what will be an incredibly insightful and informative Live! #infertility #fertility #fertilityjourney #fertilityawareness #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

21.01.2022 W E L C O M E Z O E Adorable baby Zoe already has excellent taste in books - Hairy Maclary is an absolute favourite in our house as well (not just for our little girl but for Mum and Dad too)! Wishing Kristy and Myles a huge congratulations on the birth of their gorgeous first baby #welcomezoe #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #hairymaclary #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

20.01.2022 W E L C O M E I S L A Gorgeous little Isla has already mastered her facial expressions! I worked with midwife Linda a few years ago, and was thrilled to care for her and husband Steven during their pregnancy. Wishing them the warmest congratulations on the birth of their beautiful first baby #welcomeisla #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

20.01.2022 We all know 2020 was a year like no other! However, amidst the uncertainty and hardship babies kept coming, bringing their parents and families much needed celebration and joy. Here’s hoping 2021 delivers even more happiness to those expecting and hoping to be parents! My wish is that the year ahead brings every one of you fun, prosperity and fulfilled dreams, and I hope to be a part of so many of your wonderful stories. Happy New Year from the Dr Scott Shemer team - may 2021 be your best year yet #happynewyear #2021 #celebration #goodbye2020 #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

19.01.2022 W E L C O M E E L I Z A Big sister Annie can’t wipe the smile off her face since adorable Eliza’s arrival! Wishing Katherine and Rob the warmest congratulations on the birth of their beautiful second daughter #welcomeeliza #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

17.01.2022 W E L C O M E A U D R E Y I hope for her parents’ sake adorable Audrey stays this easy-going for the next 18 years Wishing Linda, James and big brother Jacob a huge congratulations on their newest arrival #welcomeaudrey #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

15.01.2022 W E L C O M E P H I L L I P I suspect baby Phillip will break a few hearts with his amazing big blue eyes! Wishing Sophia and Chris a huge congratulations on the birth of their adorable little boy #welcomephillip #newborn #newbaby #babyboy #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

12.01.2022 Are you planning on becoming parents or adding to your family in 2021? My advice for EVERY woman and couple planning on conceiving in the next 12 months is to see an obstetrician BEFORE starting to try for a baby. In particular, a pre-pregnancy counselling session is especially important for women who have any of the following: - Difficulty conceiving (generally more than 12 months for women under 35 years of age or more than 6 months for women 35 years or older) - A history... of a complication in a previous pregnancy including miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, fetal abnormality or traumatic birth - Gynaecological issues including PCOS, endometriosis, uterine abnormalities (including bicornuate and septate uterus) and irregular or long menstrual cycles - Underlying medical conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes, kidney disease, autoimmune disease, thyroid disease or hypertension - A family history of any significant genetic abnormality - Mental health concerns, especially significant anxiety or depression This appointment is the perfect opportunity for us to: 1. Evaluate your lifestyle factors 2. Begin appropriate dietary supplementation 3. Optimise all pre-existing medical conditions 4. Review your obstetric history 5. Review your gynaecological history 6. Review and optimise your mental health 7. Review all current medications (to ensure they are safe in pregnancy) 8. Ensure vaccinations are up-to-date 9. Consider genetic carrier screening 10. Find and track your fertile window To make an appointment for pre-pregnancy counselling, please call my rooms on 9347-0747. #prepregnancy #preparingforpregnancy #tryingtoconceive #conception #pregnancy #fertility #infertility #obstetrician #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

11.01.2022 W E L C O M E T A N I S H A My last newborn post for 2020, celebrating the arrival of adorable Tanisha, is sure to make you smile! Wishing Rakhi and Pradeep the biggest congratulations on the birth of their beautiful little girl #welcometanisha #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

11.01.2022 Did you know that worldwide, September is the most common birth month? In fact, 9 of the top 10 days to give birth fall between September 9 and September 20. For women who miss their period today and find themselves happily pregnant, this will give an estimated due date of September 1st. We are now taking bookings for September 2021 - if you’d like to book your obstetric care with me or have any other enquiries, please call my rooms on 9347-0747 or email [email protected] #newborn #septemberbaby #september21 #baby #pregnant #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

11.01.2022 W E L C O M E M A X Little Max seems a little unconvinced about his rugby team, and I must admit I don’t blame him Wishing Helen and Andy a huge congratulations on the birth of their adorable first baby! #welcomemax #newborn #newbaby #babyboy #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

11.01.2022 It’s really important to try and stay fit and healthy during pregnancy, with a number of proven benefits for both mum and baby. This is, however, often easier said than done! Join me on Sunday night via the @bub.app Instagram page when I’ll be chatting with health and fitness guru Sam Wood, as he shares his Top 10 Tips for pregnant women #pregnancyfitness #pregnancyexercise #pregnancydiet #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

10.01.2022 W E L C O M E P R E S L E Y Some more absolutely adorable newborn photos to celebrate the end of another busy week at work! Wishing Jaime and Josh a huge congratulations on the birth of their incredibly cute little boy, Presley #welcomepresley #newborn #newbaby #babyboy #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

09.01.2022 W E L C O M E D O C My cuddles with Doc were a bit delayed because of COVID, but I loved catching up with this completely chilled little guy and his wonderful parents a few months down the track. Wishing Meg and Johnny a huge congratulations on the birth of their adorable baby boy #welcomedoc #newborn #newbaby #babyboy #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

07.01.2022 W E L C O M E L U C Y It seems little Lucy has already embraced the Christmas spirit! Wishing Catherine, James and big sister Josephine a huge congratulations on their adorable new arrival #welcomelucy #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

07.01.2022 W E L C O M E T E D D Y This little guy has to be one of the most chilled newborns I’ve ever met - a fantastic quality inherited from both of his wonderful parents. Wishing Anna and Tosh a huge congratulations on the birth of their adorable baby boy, Teddy #welcometeddy #newborn #newbaby #babyboy #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

07.01.2022 Today is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. On this day, we honour the memories of the many thousands of pregnancies and newborns lost each year, and encourage more open conversations about these topics which are often considered taboo. These poignant photos have been shared with the permission of my courageous patients, whose strength is truly inspiring. Thank you for helping to break the stigma and create a culture of openness and support. #internationalpregnancyandinfantlossday #pregnancylossawareness #pregnancyloss #miscarriage #stillbirth #infantlossawareness #smashthestigma #courage #rainbowbaby #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

06.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day. Conception, pregnancy and the postnatal periods can be times of significant stress and anxiety, with a rollercoaster of emotions experienced by many women at different stages. For those whose journeys are even more challenging - women struggling with fertility, pregnancy loss or those with pre-existing mental health issues - this is a time of immense vulnerability. The uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused has had a particular impact on women’...s experiences of their pregnancies and the postnatal period, and the importance of focusing on mental health has never been greater. My Instagram Live with expert Perinatal Clinical Psychologist Dr Renée Miller couldn’t have come at a better time. We’ll talk you through ‘Dealing with the Stress of Uncertainty’ as Renée shares her top tips on managing stress and anxiety. Please join us via the @bub.app Instagram page at 8PM tomorrow night! @dr_renee_miller #worldmentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday2020 #perinatalmentalhealth #perinatalanxiety #perinataldepression #uncertainty #stress #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer See more

05.01.2022 W E L C O M E S T I R L I N G After building such a close rapport with families over the 9 months of pregnancy and birth, it’s always hard saying goodbye at the postnatal visit. So much so that I desperately hope it’s rather just a till next time. Wishing Madie and Patrick the warmest congratulations on the birth of adorable Stirling - I look forward to seeing you for baby number 2! #welcomeStirling #newborn #newbaby #babyboy #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

04.01.2022 F A M I L Y After 7 births in 48 hours, today couldn’t have been more perfect #family #familytime #girldad #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

04.01.2022 Yesterday was world prematurity day. Each year, approximately 8% of babies are born prematurely in Australia. For some babies this has little impact, but for many others it can affect the chance of survival and cause a number of significant medical complications including cerebral palsy, brain haemorrhage and chronic lung disease. I have a particular interest in preterm birth prevention, working in the Preterm Labour Clinic at the Royal Women’s Hospital and offering the same ...expert care to women in my private practice. Evidence has shown that a dedicated preterm birth service is critical in managing women at high risk of preterm birth. Women with the following risk factors should seek specialist advice: * Previous preterm birth or second trimester delivery * Prior cervical surgery (cone biopsy, two or more LLETZ/LEEP procedures) * Uterine anomalies (including bicornuate, didelphys, septate uterus) * Multiple procedures requiring dilatation of the cervix (three or more curettes for miscarriage or termination of pregnancy) * Obstetric cervical trauma Management strategies include: - Cervical surveillance, where I perform fortnightly ultrasounds from 14-26 weeks to assess the length of the cervix and look for other factors that may increase the risk of premature birth. This is paired with vaginal swabs to assess for any infection that may increase the risk of preterm delivery - Progesterone administration - Insertion of a cervical suture (stitch) If you have any of the above risk factors, and would like to make an appointment (either for pregnancy care or pre-pregnancy counselling), call my rooms on 9347-0747. #worldprematurityday #worldprematurityday2020 #prematurity #prematurityawareness #preterm #pretermbirth #midtrimesterloss #cervicalincompetence #cervicalinsufficiency #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

04.01.2022 W E L C O M E M I L A I haven’t stopped smiling since receiving these absolutely adorable photos of little Mila! Wishing Olivia and Denis the biggest congratulations on the birth of their beautiful baby girl #welcomemila #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

04.01.2022 W E L C O M E C H A R L O T T E Whilst Charlotte’s first Grand Final left her heartbroken, she’s feeling pretty optimistic that her first birthday present might be a Premiership win for the @geelongcats! Emily and Dave have had a remarkably difficult journey to get to this point, and it’s difficult to put into words how thrilled I am to see Charlotte safely in their arms. Wishing them the biggest congratulations from me, my team and the staff at @frances_perry_house #welcomecharlotte #newborn #newbaby #babygirl #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

03.01.2022 W E L C O M E Z A C Let’s kick off our 2021 celebratory newborn posts with this handsome young man! Wishing Leora and John the biggest congratulations on the birth of their first baby, adorable Zac #welcomezac #newborn #newbaby #babyboy #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

02.01.2022 Family time after a busy week at work #family #daddydaughtertime #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer

02.01.2022 Spending today @theroyalwomens with this brilliant group of midwives and future obstetricians, helping them to deliver the most wonderful Christmas presents to a number of lucky families Wishing you all a happy festive season for 2020! #merrychristmas #happyfestiveseason #colleagues #midwives #obstetrician #obstetricianmelbourne #melbourneobstetrician #thewomens #francesperryhouse #drscottshemer