For patients of Cora Women's Health
Your pregnancy screen, set up for Cora patients
A 45-minute appointment with a Women's Health Physiotherapist, built to work alongside your care at Cora in Caringbah.
AHPRA-registered physiotherapists • Report sent to your Obstetrician • Sutherland & Woolooware
Why a pregnancy screen?
Your pelvic floor does a big job right through pregnancy, supporting your baby, your bladder and your bowel.
Most women are told to "do your pelvic floor exercises", but very few are shown how, or get to see whether they're doing them the way they intend. Questions about bladder and bowel changes, tearing or abdominal separation don't always get much time in a busy pregnancy.
The screen gives you dedicated time with a Women's Health Physiotherapist to talk these through, and a written report goes back to your Cora Obstetrician so everyone is on the same page.
At a glance
| What | A pregnancy screen with one of our Women's Health Physiotherapists |
| When | We suggest around 22 weeks of pregnancy |
| Where | Our Sutherland or Woolooware clinic, a few minutes from Cora in Caringbah |
| How long | 45 minutes |
| Afterwards | A written report sent to your Cora Obstetrician |
What happens on the day
- A conversation about your health, your pregnancy so far and anything you'd like to understand
- Real-time ultrasound, so you can see your pelvic floor contract and relax on screen
- A check of how your abdominal wall is working
- An internal pelvic floor assessment of strength, coordination and muscle tone - only with your consent
- A personalised pelvic floor program to take home
- An education resource covering bladder and bowel function, the pelvic floor, exercise in pregnancy and the do's and don'ts of abdominal separation
The internal assessment is always your choice. Your physiotherapist will explain it fully beforehand, and you're welcome to skip it. Everything else in the screen still goes ahead.
Cora x Flow partnership
What it costs
Your out-of-pocket cost is what's left after your health fund rebate. We claim on the spot with most major health funds through HICAPS.
Example only: if your health fund rebate were $80, your out-of-pocket cost would be $116, and you would pay $58. Your actual rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
Applies to the initial pregnancy screen appointment only, for patients of Cora Women's Health. Let us know you're a Cora patient when you book. Any follow-up appointments are charged at our standard rates.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
Your Cora Obstetrician will usually refer you. You don't need a referral to see a physiotherapist, so if you don't have one yet, get in touch anyway and let us know you're a Cora patient.
What if I'm earlier or later than 22 weeks?
That's fine. Around 22 weeks is what we suggest, and we're happy to talk through the right timing for you when you get in touch.
What should I bring?
Your health fund card, your referral if you have one, and comfortable clothing.
Who will I see?
One of our Women's Health Physiotherapists, in a private treatment room.
Get in touch to book
Leave your details below and our reception team will call you to book your screen, or call either clinic directly. Just mention Cora so the partnership pricing is applied.
Please don't include health details in the form. We'll talk through everything when we call.