TasWomen is an exciting concept in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Healthcare in the beautiful city of Hobart.
Founded in 2014 by Dr Kirsten Connan and Dr Tania Hingston, TasOGS was Tasmania's first all-female, multi-disciplinary obstetrics, gynaecology and women's health practice.
Today the practice has grown to become TasWomen by TasOGS, with founder Dr Kirsten Connan (FRANZCOG Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist) and Dr Portia Spaulding (FRANZCOG Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist), along with an amazing team of experienced Women's Health General Practitioners, Women's Health Physiotherapists, Women's Health Psychologists, a Women's Health Dietician, Midwives and our wonderful Reception team!
Obstetrics
At TasWomen we recognise that pregnancy demands clinical excellence, personalised education, and outstanding support, and in a practice environment that promotes respect, inclusiveness, and transparency.
Our TasWomen obstetricians, Dr Kirsten Connan and Dr Portia Spaulding are known for their commitment to clinical excellence and education, their gentle and engaging bedside manner and their calm and capable skills with obstetric and surgical emergencies.
In addition to Dr Connan’s & Dr Spaulding’s antenatal appointments, you will be supported by our TasOGS midwives. These midwives have over 50 years of combined experience with antenatal, postnatal and sleep & settling education!
Having a well-rested and safe obstetrician, as well as someone familiar and experienced providing 24 hour support during your pregnancy and birth, is our TasOGS commitment. Dr Connan and Dr Spaulding share their weekend and annual leave cover with each other and with Dr Warren Kennedy, and Dr David Garltan. All women are offered the opportunity to meet each covering Dr during their pregnancy, ensuring you always have a trusted and familiar face providing care during your pregnancy and birth. We believe that this is an invaluable feature of our practice.
We have chosen to support our women and their families with their birth at Hobart Private Hospital, ensuring access to the co-located Royal Hobart Hospital neonatal and adult ICU, in the unlikely event that this is needed.
If you wish to book your pregnancy care with Dr Connan or Dr Spaulding you will require a referral from your GP, allowing you to claim Medicare and/or Private Health Insurance rebates. The referral from your GP will last twelve months. Dr Connan or Dr Spaulding will correspond with your family GP or referring doctor after your visit.
Gynaecology
Your gynaecology care can be provided by our TasWomen Gynaecologists, or by one of our outstanding Women's Health Specialist General Practitioners (GPs). In the event that your gynaecologist is away or you require emergency care when your TasWomen gynaecologist is not available, one of the Women's Health Specialist General Practitioners (GPs), or one of the covering gynaecologists (Dr Warren Kennedy and Dr David Gartlan) can provide you with care.
If you wish to book a specialist gynaecology appointment with Dr Connan or Dr Spaulding you will require a referral from your GP. Dr Connan and Dr Spaulding will correspond with your referring doctor after your visit.
If you wish to book a gynaecology appointment with one of the TasWomen Women's Health Specialist General Practitioners (GPs) you do not require a referral. Please contact the TasWomen reception team directly on 6214 3333 and they will make an immediate appointment.
Hospitals
TasWomen provides all of your birthing and surgical care on-site at Hobart Private Hospital – obstetrics, gynaecology, midwifery, general gynaecology, and advanced laparoscopic surgical services.
TasWomen is committed to providing outstanding Women's Healthcare and advocacy for the women of Hobart and greater Tasmania!
TasWomen by TasOGS – by women, for women.