Gynaecology & Obstetrics · Mandurah

Contraception & Pregnancy Choices

Your body. Your decision. Full stop.

Overview

About this service

The principle I work from is simple: bodily autonomy comes before everything else.

You decide what happens to your body, what risks you take, when, and why. My job is to make sure you have full information and real options, and then to support the decision you make.

Quick facts

Reversible

Reversible contraception

There’s a wide range of reversible options, and most GPs can manage your day-to-day needs. Where a specialist adds value is in particular situations, complex medical histories, complications, difficulty with current methods, or needs outside what a GP would normally manage.

Permanent

Permanent contraception

The most reliable approach is complete removal of the fallopian tubes, which I generally recommend over clamping, burning or partial removal, for three reasons:

Pregnancy choices

Pregnancy choices

The same principle extends to pregnancy choices. I believe women should have the agency to make decisions about their body and their fertility, including access to pregnancy choices care, where that’s the right path. We’ll work through it together, at your pace, with no judgement.

Have a question about your care?

Call the rooms on (08) 9567 0454, we’re here 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Care Philosophy

“If you’ve made an informed decision about your own body, that decision is yours.”

-Dr Lachlan Baxter

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Pregnancy Care

Private obstetric care for high-risk and complex pregnancies in the Peel region.

Early Pregnancy Care

Specialist support for early pregnancy concerns and recurrent loss.

Non-Surgical Options

Medical and lifestyle alternatives explored fully before surgery is considered.

Take the next step

All appointments are by GP referral. Ask your GP to send a referral to Dr Baxter Women’s Health.