Embrace Program

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The Embrace Program with Dr Peter England

Dr Peter England is one of the obstetricians offering the Embrace Program at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy. The Embrace Program gives you the personal care of your own obstetrician and midwife team, at a lower out-of-pocket cost than standard private obstetric care.

If you want continuity with an experienced obstetrician through your pregnancy and birth, without the full cost of a standard private fee, the Embrace Program is worth discussing with your GP.

Call the rooms on (03) 9415 9088 to ask if Embrace is right for you.

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What Is the Embrace Program?

The Embrace Program is a shared model of care between your obstetrician and the midwifery team at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy. Your antenatal appointments are split between the two, so you still see Dr Peter England as your chosen obstetrician throughout your pregnancy, but with fewer individual consultations than a fully private model. This reduces your out-of-pocket cost while keeping continuity of your choice in doctor for your birth.

It’s designed for women having a straightforward, low-risk pregnancy who want private hospital care without the full private obstetric fee.

Why See Dr Peter England for Your Embrace Program Pregnancy

Dr England has over 20 years’ experience as a private obstetrician at St Vincent’s Private, Fitzroy, and has cared for thousands of pregnancies. He has a particular interest in gestational diabetes and higher-complexity pregnancies, so if anything changes during your care, you’re already with a doctor equipped to manage it.

What this Shared Care Program with Dr England includes:

  • A private room in the newly renovated, luxury space at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, with your own bathroom, room service meals, and Wi-Fi
  • Physiotherapy consultation during your stay
  • Access to a lactation consultant and breastfeeding support
  • Gidget Foundation perinatal mental health support
  • Access to the Level 3 Special Care Nursery if your baby needs it
  • Medicare rebates for your obstetric antenatal and postnatal care

How to Join the Embrace Program with Dr Peter England

  1. Confirm you’re a good fit. The Embrace Program suits women with a healthy, low-risk pregnancy. Call the rooms on (03) 9415 9088 if you’re not sure.
  2. Get a GP referral. You’ll need a referral to Dr Peter England to access your Medicare rebate. Ask your GP to refer you directly to him.
  3. See Dr England for your first appointment. He’ll confirm you’re suitable for the Embrace Program and get you started.
  4. Meet your Embrace midwife. The hospital’s Embrace team will be in touch to book your first antenatal midwife appointment.

Embrace Program FAQs

Does the Embrace Program cost less than standard private obstetric care?

Yes. Because your antenatal visits are shared between Dr England and the Embrace midwifery team, your out-of-pocket cost is lower than a fully private obstetric model, while you still have Dr England as your named obstetrician for your birth.

Do I need a GP referral to see Dr Peter England?

Yes. A referral from your GP is required so you can claim your Medicare rebate for your antenatal and postnatal appointments.

Can I stay in the Program if a problem develops during my pregnancy?

The Embrace Program is a low-risk model of care. If anything changes, the midwifery team will bring Dr England in for a full consultation, and he’ll decide whether you continue in the Embrace Program or move to standard obstetric care with him.

How many times will I see Dr England during my Embrace pregnancy?

You’ll see Dr England at key points through your pregnancy, with your remaining antenatal visits managed by the Embrace midwifery team. Your first appointment with him will confirm your schedule.

What if I develop gestational diabetes during my pregnancy?

Dr England has a particular interest in gestational diabetes and pregnancy. If you’re diagnosed, he can manage your care directly, including if that means stepping outside the standard Embrace model.

Ready to Get Started?

Ask your GP for a referral to Dr Peter England for the Embrace Program at St Vincent’s Private, Fitzroy, or call the rooms directly to ask any questions first.

Call (03) 9415 9088 or email drpgengland@gmail.com

If you’d like to consider traditional Shared Care Pregnancy with your own GP, head over to our Shared Care page to learn more about this option of pregnancy care.