The home GTT experience

Would you like your GTT (gestational diabetes test) experience to be more comfortable, convenient and meaningful?

For many women, the gestational diabetes test (GTT) can feel like an inconvenient and sometimes overwhelming part of pregnancy. Spending 2+ hours in a busy pathology clinic isn’t always the most comfortable or enjoyable way to spend your morning.

Bayside Midwifery Services is now offerring at-home gestational diabetes testing, allowing you to complete the GTT in the comfort and privacy of your own home!

Rather than sitting in a waiting room, you’ll be able to relax in your home through the whole testing process.

During the waiting periods, we can make the most of this valuable time together, making it more than just a pathology test. It’s also an opportunity to receive personalised support and education tailored to your needs.

We can use the time to discuss topics such as:

  • Preparing for labour and birth

  • Birth planning and creating a birth plan

  • Previous labour and birth experience/s

  • Explore and fears or anxiety

  • Breastfeeding preparation

  • Early newborn care and preparing for the 4th trimester

  • Any topics that are important to you!

Alternatively, if you would prefer to just do the test and no education session is required, Emily can come and go as needed, leaving you the time and space to work/rest.

Whether this is your first baby or your 4th, the session can be completely individualised to meet your unique needs and ensure you receive information that is relevant, evidence-based and meaningful to you.

We can use this valuable time to support, educate and empower you as you prepare to welcome your baby.

To find out more and book in your GTT, contact Emily here

The home GTT experience fees

  • Home GTT with education session $300 ($110.55 Medicare rebate)

  • Home GTT without education session $170 ($110.55 Medicare rebate)

All home gestational diabetes testing includes relevant clinical checks and a pregnancy “check-in” to ensure you are well and that it is appropriate and safe to complete your GTT that day. Please allow at least 2.5 hours for entire test to be completed. Test involves initial “fasting” blood test, consumption of glucose drink and repeat blood test 1 hour and 2 hours after consumption of the glucose drink.

Comprehensive information, instructions and consent form will be sent to you via email prior to your appointment. Routine 24-28 week blood testing can also be done at the same time as your gestational diabetes test.

You do not need to be an existing client of Emily’s to be eligible for the home GTT.