Thrive Perinatal is Dr Miranda Bradley's vision to provide a different and more comprehensive type of medical care to women and their new babies. She prides herself on offering longer consultations (often an hour +) which provide an opportunity to explore and address ALL issues of concern, often in a single visit.  

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Dr Miranda Bradley also offers perinatal Home Visits, an invaluable service which is particulary welcomed by many new mums and babies , especially in the first few weeks after birth.  

As an accredited GP and with substantial experience and training  in perinatal care and lactation, Dr Bradley provides a "one stop shop" type of service.  She can assess the health of you and your baby, organise investigations if needed, make a diagnosis, create a management plan and provide advice on any perinatal issues, such as postnatal recovery, mental health concerns, infant health concerns, breast or bottle feeding advice and support, vaccination counselling etc.  She can also prescribe medication, refer to specialists, organise referrals and arrange blood tests and investigations.   Dr Bradley also offers relevant advice and guidance to women both before and during their pregnancy journey who may have any questions or concerns.  

Because Dr Bradley is a GP, patients also have the benefit that they can claim a Medicare rebate on out of pocket expenses for Face to Face and Home Visit consultations and also some eligible Telehealth consultations. This may be up to 80% of the out of pocket fee if you have registered for and met the Medicare safety net threshold for that year.  

Dr Miranda Bradley focuses on helping women with perinatal issues, mostly before pregnancy, during pregnancy and in the first year after birth.  This medical service aims to complement your usual GP care.  It is encouraged that you establish a relationship with a regular GP to provide ongoing healthcare for you and your family. 

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Do I need a referral to book an appointment?

No referral is required.  

Yes, if they are relevant to your perinatal concerns. If your consultation is a Video Telehealth consultation, and you need a prescription for medication, an "e-prescription" can be sent directly to you as an SMS.  Referrals and pathology or imaging requests can be emailed to you or directly to the provider.

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Please note Dr Miranda does not prescribe any Schedule 8 drugs (controlled drugs).

Dr Miranda has a special interest in perinatal Mental Health and can assess, refer and help to formulate a management plan. A "Mental Health Care Plan" can be coordinated if you are eligible under current Medicare guidelines. 

Dr Bradley welcomes the opportunity to discuss and advise you about vaccines that are available on the routine schedule and also those that are optional extras.  Unfortunately she is not able to administer these vaccines, these can be given by your local council, Maternal & Child Health service or regular GP.

• Home visits:  YES

• Face to Face consultations:  YES

• Medicare rebates apply for SOME Video Telehealth appointments, but not all. These criteria are changing frequently due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.  A Medicare rebate is currently available if you fulfill  one of the below criteria:​

  • You have seen Dr Miranda Bradley for a  face-to-face appointment within the last 12 months

  • Children under 12 months of age.

  • "for the provision of services related to blood borne viruses, sexual or reproductive health". Please note there is NO rebate available for routine antenatal/pregnancy care.  

  • If you are currently in a Covid-19 Commonwealth declared hotspot, or are in isolation or quarantine because of a state public health order. 

  • Some pregnancy counselling services and some mental health services.

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**Please ensure you have registered with "Medicare Safety Nets" as a family, as you may be able to claim back up to 80% of the out of pocket fee. **

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