Pregnancy & postnatal

Dietitian, pregnancy physio, antenatal/postnatal classes, lactation support

What it is

Support before and after birth: a dietitian for pregnancy nutrition, a physio for pregnancy back pain and postnatal pelvic floor and core recovery, antenatal and postnatal classes, and a lactation consultant for feeding.

Who it's for

Women planning a pregnancy, pregnant, or who have just had a baby.

How often

As your practitioner suggests; a pelvic floor check around 6 weeks after birth is common.

How Extras usually covers it

Typical price $120–$170; Extras typically pays $30–$70 (per visit).

（Estimate only — your insurer has the final say）

Pregnancy physio usually comes from your physio limit and dietitian visits from your dietitian limit. Antenatal/postnatal classes and lactation support have their own limit on some policies.

Good to know

You can ask for a female practitioner — just tell us when booking.
Giving birth in hospital is covered by Hospital cover, not Extras.

Questions

Is it separate from my normal physio limit?

Most insurers count it in the same physio limit; a few keep it separate. Check your policy.

Can I claim antenatal classes?

Some policies cover antenatal and postnatal classes from approved providers.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Please follow your practitioner's professional advice about treatment.