Personalised
Obstetric Care
You Can Trust
Supporting you with expert care, guidance, and reassurance throughout your pregnancy journey.
Personalised Care You Can Trust
At My Obstetric Care, we provide thoughtful and personalised support throughout your pregnancy journey. Our focus is to ensure you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Meet Dr Vickie Chio
Experienced, supportive, and dedicated to your journey
Dr Wai Kei (Vickie) Chio is a qualified and experienced obstetrician with a special interest in high-risk pregnancies. She is currently a Staff Specialist Consultant at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH).
She completed her specialist training at Westmead and Nepean Hospitals, gaining extensive experience in both low- and high-risk obstetric care. In addition to her clinical work, she is involved in medical education and is an examiner for the RANZCOG specialist examinations.
Dr Chio provides personalised care throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postnatal support, and communicates comfortably in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
She holds public hospital appointments at Liverpool Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). All deliveries are currently done at Westmead Private Hospital.
You deserve to feel
supported, informed,
and empowered.
Pregnancy is a meaningful journey — but it can also feel overwhelming. We’re here to guide you with care, clarity, and experience.
Personalised Care
Tailored support designed around your unique pregnancy journey.
Continuous Support
Ongoing guidance and care from your first visit through to postnatal care.
Expertly Guided
Be empowered & stay informed for your baby.
FAQ
We understand that every pregnancy journey comes with questions. Here are some of the most common things our patients ask, so you can feel informed and confident every step of the way.
When should I book my first appointment?
Most women book their first appointment around 8–10 weeks of pregnancy, once they have a referral from their GP and a dating scan arranged. If you have early pregnancy concerns, a history of complications, or simply prefer to be seen sooner, we are very happy to see you earlier. Early care is tailored to your needs and what feels right for you.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Chio?
Yes. A GP referral is required to access Medicare rebates and ensures I receive important background information about your health and pregnancy. Referrals can be sent directly to my rooms or brought to your first appointment.
Which hospital will I deliver at?
I deliver at Westmead Private Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, and Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital. Each has a well‑established maternity unit with experienced midwives and onsite neonatal services, offering safe, supportive care throughout labour and birth.
For women booked at Westmead Private Hospital, it’s important to know that babies born before 34 weeks require care in a higher‑level neonatal unit. If early birth becomes likely, I will coordinate a smooth transfer to a tertiary public hospital to ensure you and your baby receive the safest and most appropriate care at every stage.
Do you care for high-risk pregnancies?
Yes. I care for both low‑risk and high‑risk pregnancies, including women with medical conditions, previous complications, complex surgical histories, or multiple pregnancies. My background in tertiary obstetrics and high‑risk ultrasound allows me to provide detailed assessment, close monitoring, and collaborative care with Maternal–Fetal Medicine teams when needed. Every plan is individualised to support your health, your baby, and your preferences.
Will I see the same doctor throughout my pregnancy?
Yes. Continuity is central to my practice. You will see me at your antenatal visit, and I will be the doctor caring for you during labour and birth (except in rare circumstances such as leave or emergencies). This consistency helps build trust, supports shared decision‑making, and ensures your care reflects your values and goals.
My holidays are planned in advance, so I am not unexpectedly away when I have patients due. Whilst I am committed to providing you continuity of care throughout the pregnancy and birth, it is not possible to be on call all the time, therefore, it is essential that I work with trusted colleagues to provide optimum care for my patients.
Do you provide postnatal care?
Yes. I provide comprehensive postnatal care, including in‑hospital reviews after birth and follow‑up in my rooms at around 6-8 weeks postpartum. We discuss physical recovery, emotional wellbeing, feeding, contraception, and any ongoing concerns. Additional visits are always available if you need more support — the postnatal period is a major transition, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
What does routine antenatal care involve?
To begin with, I will see you approximately every four to six weeks, but more frequently as the pregnancy progresses, and every week for the final few weeks. If there are any concerns on your part or mine at any time, more frequent appointments will be scheduled.
At the first visit, there are a number of routine blood and urine tests which will be ordered to check your blood type, blood count and antibodies to check immunity or exposure to rubella, hepatitis and other infections. If any of these routine screening tests have already been performed by your GP or IVF specialist – either prior to or early in the pregnancy – please bring copies of these results to avoid unnecessary repeat testing.
I will also discuss prenatal diagnosis for genetic defects with you. These are commonly performed for major chromosomal abnormalities such as Down’s syndrome, and there are optional tests for genetic conditions such as cystic fibrosis. These tests are usually performed at 10-12 weeks of gestation. I will talk to you about testing options and help you make an informed choice regarding what testing is most appropriate for you.
At 18-20 weeks, I will refer you to one of the specialist ultrasound services for a detailed structural ultrasound scan of your baby.
At 26-28 weeks, a glucose tolerance test is done to check for diabetes and the blood count is re-checked. Depending on the blood type and blood count, a further blood test at 34-36 weeks may be performed.
What should I do if I have questions or concerns between appointments?
During the course of the pregnancy, we will discuss the birth, and any questions, preferences or concerns you may have. It may help to write down questions for discussion, and I would encourage you to bring your husband/ partner/ support person to at least one or two visits. If problems arise between visits, I can be contacted during business hours to answer queries or schedule an earlier appointment through my office at (02) 8006 6682 (Parramatta) or (02) 9734 4918 (Liverpool). For more urgent concerns, I can be contacted any time via the midwives on (02) 8837 9187 at Westmead Private Hospital.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
To help us plan your care, please bring:
- Your GP referral
- Results of any recent blood tests or ultrasounds
- A list of current medications
- Information about previous pregnancies or surgeries
- Any questions or concerns you’d like to discuss
You’re encouraged to bring your partner or support person. The first visit is unhurried and designed to help you feel comfortable, informed, and supported from the very beginning.
How can I prepare for labour and birth?
Antenatal childbirth education classes are recommended, especially if this is your first baby. These classes will help you and your partner prepare for the birth and understand what to expect. The Westmead Private Hospital classes are very informative about birth, feeding and parenting, and help introduce you to the midwives and hospital. There is also the option of private classes with a midwife if you prefer, or if time constraints make the group hospital classes unsuitable.
In addition to the birth education classes, many women undertake birth training or preparation classes to practise exercise, breathing techniques, visualisation and other methods to prepare for labour. There are also many good books on the subject and reading will also help you to become more informed about the pregnancy, birth and baby. Many people will freely offer advice, not all of which is accurate or relevant to you or your baby.
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