Dr Ujwala Parashar offers comprehensive pre-pregnancy care and preconception counselling from her consulting rooms in St Leonards and Barangaroo. With over 18 years of experience and more than 400 five-star Google reviews (opens in a new tab), Dr Parashar is one of Sydney's most trusted female obstetricians.

Most women wait until they have a positive pregnancy test before seeing a specialist. But meeting with Dr Parashar before you conceive gives you a significant head start — and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are as prepared as possible.

A pre-pregnancy consultation allows Dr Parashar to:

• Review your overall health, medical history, and any existing conditions that may affect pregnancy
  
• Check your immunity to infections such as rubella and chickenpox, and arrange vaccinations where needed
  
• Discuss the role of folic acid and iodine supplementation before and during early pregnancy
  
• Review any medications you are currently taking and their safety in pregnancy
  
• Address any concerns about your menstrual cycle, fertility, or previous pregnancies
  
• Discuss your family history and any relevant genetic considerations
  
• Provide guidance on nutrition, exercise, weight, and lifestyle adjustments that support conception
  

Whether this is your first pregnancy or you have experienced complications in the past — such as miscarriage, preterm birth, or pregnancy loss — Dr Parashar will work with you to create an individualised plan so that you feel supported, informed, and ready.

Your pre-pregnancy consultation with Dr Parashar is a relaxed, unhurried appointment focused entirely on you and your plans.

Dr Parashar will take the time to understand your complete picture — your physical and emotional health, your lifestyle, your history, and your hopes for your pregnancy journey. She will discuss your options openly, answer your questions thoroughly, and provide you with a clear, personalised plan to take forward.

Your partner or support person is very welcome to attend.

After your consultation, Dr Parashar will provide:

• A summary of the advice discussed, for both you and your GP
  
• Referrals for any recommended blood tests, vaccinations, or specialist assessments
  
• A clear next step for when you are ready to book your first antenatal appointment
  

For more on what to expect across the full pregnancy journey, visit our obstetrics services page.

Choosing a private obstetrician means continuity — you will see Dr Parashar at every appointment, not a rotating roster of doctors. This is particularly valuable for pre-pregnancy care, where understanding your individual history and circumstances is essential to giving you the right advice.

It also means that when you are ready to proceed with your pregnancy, Dr Parashar will already know your history, your values, and your preferences — making the transition into antenatal care seamless and personal.

Read our guide: Should I Choose a Private Obstetrician? (opens in a new tab)

Taking that first step is simpler than you might think. You do not need to be pregnant — or even actively trying — to book a pre-pregnancy consultation with Dr Parashar.

Call us on 1300 811 827, or submit an enquiry online and our team will be in touch to arrange your appointment.