What makes Dr Miranda Bradley’s service different from other GP or lactation services?

 

Dr Miranda Bradley offers a more holistic and personalised approach to medical care for women and children. Unlike standard GP appointments, her consultations are longer - typically 45 to 90 minutes - allowing time to explore and manage multiple concerns in a single visit, without feeling rushed.

As an accredited Specialist GP with extensive experience and additional training in women’s health, fertility, perinatal care, and breastfeeding medicine, Dr Miranda provides a truly integrated service. You can expect a thorough assessment that may include taking a detailed medical history, organising relevant tests, making a diagnosis, and developing a clear, tailored management plan.

Whether you're seeking support for postnatal recovery, mental health, breastfeeding or bottle feeding, infant health, fertility questions, or vaccination advice, Dr Miranda is able to offer practical, evidence-based guidance. She can also prescribe medications, refer to specialists, and arrange blood tests or imaging - all within the one consultation.

Patients benefit from Medicare rebates for eligible face-to-face and Telehealth consultations, including extended lactation appointments, as Dr Bradley is a Specialist GP.

Her aim is to provide high-quality, comprehensive care in a supportive environment - helping you feel informed, empowered, and genuinely cared for.

 

Why are your consultations longer than standard GP appointments?

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Dr Miranda practises slow, thorough, and holistic medicine. Longer appointments (typically 60–90 minutes) allow her to explore your concerns in detail, address multiple issues in one visit, and offer meaningful, integrated care. This model often reduces the need for multiple shorter visits, saving you time and supporting better health outcomes.

 

Is it worth the cost?

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Many patients find that the value of receiving comprehensive care in one visit outweighs the cost. With Medicare rebates - and especially if you’re registered for the Medicare Safety Net - you may receive back up to 85% of your total fee. This makes the care more affordable than many expect.

 

Can I book a shorter appointment?

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Yes. While initial consultations are typically longer to allow time for a full assessment, shorter follow-up appointments (30–45 minutes) are often appropriate and will be discussed with you based on your individual needs.

 

Can I see you for general medical concerns?

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While Dr Miranda Bradley’s primary focus is women’s and infant health, fertility, pregnancy care, and breastfeeding support, she understands that healthcare doesn’t always fit neatly into categories. She’s happy to support you with whatever comes through the door, and where appropriate, will guide you toward the most suitable ongoing care. Her practice is best aligned with patients seeking care within her areas of special interest.

 

Do you offer Shared Antenatal Care?

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Yes. Dr Miranda Bradley is an accredited Shared Maternity Care Affiliate with several public hospitals in Melbourne. This model allows you to have most of your antenatal appointments with Dr Miranda, while still giving birth in a public hospital setting.

She also offers Supplementary Antenatal Care for women whose primary care is with a public hospital or private obstetrician, but who would like additional support. This may include extra time to focus on physical or mental health, birth and parenting preparation, or breastfeeding education and guidance throughout pregnancy.

 

Do I need a referral to book an appointment?

​No referral is required.

 

How long should I book my appointment for?

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Initial consultations are usually booked for 60 minutes, and lactation or postnatal mum-and-baby consultations are booked for 90 minutes. This allows time to provide thorough, holistic care and often address multiple concerns in one visit.

Review consultations may be 30, 45, 60, or 75 minutes depending on your needs. The appropriate length will be discussed during your initial appointment.

Consultation fees and Medicare rebates are based on the final duration of your appointment, which may vary from the time originally booked. Please refer to the Fees page for more information.

 

Can I get prescriptions, referrals and tests done with this service?

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Yes- if they are relevant to your perinatal or women’s health concerns, Dr Miranda Bradley can provide prescriptions, referrals, and arrange pathology or imaging tests as part of your consultation.

For Telehealth appointments, electronic prescriptions (e-scripts) can be sent via SMS, and referrals or test requests can be emailed to you or directly to your chosen provider.

Please note: Dr Miranda does not prescribe Schedule 8 (controlled) medications.

 

Can you organise Mental Health Care Plans?

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Yes. Dr Miranda has a special interest in perinatal mental health and can assess, refer, and create a management plan tailored to your needs. If you're eligible under current Medicare guidelines, she can also coordinate a Mental Health Care Plan to help you access subsidised psychological support.

 

Do you give immunisations?

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Yes. Routine vaccinations for infants and children are available at Juno Specialists in Richmond, and Dr Miranda also provides vaccination counselling during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

 

Do you see dads/partners too?

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Yes, Dr Miranda Bradley welcomes the involvement of dads and partners. They’re encouraged to join consultations- with your consent - as part of a supportive, family-centred approach.

For fertility consultations, it is highly recommended that partners attend, as their medical history and input are often important to the discussion. If your partner has their own medical concerns, they will need to complete a separate registration form.

 

Can I get a Medicare rebate back for my consultation?

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Yes -  for most consultations.

✅ Face-to-face consultations: Eligible for Medicare rebates.
✅ Telehealth (Video) consultations: Medicare rebates apply to many, but not all, Telehealth appointments. You may be eligible if you meet one of the following criteria:

• You have seen Dr Miranda Bradley in person within the past 12 months

• The patient is a child under 12 months of age

• The consultation relates to blood-borne viruses, sexual or reproductive health

• The consultation qualifies as a Medicare-eligible mental health service

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💡 Tip: Register your family for the Medicare Safety Net — you may be able to claim back up to 85% of your total consultation fees.

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See FEES & APPOINTMENTS  for more information. 

 

What is the Medicare Safety Net?

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The Medicare Safety Net helps reduce your out-of-pocket medical costs once you reach a certain threshold in a calendar year—often the case during pregnancy and early parenthood. Once eligible, you may receive the standard rebate plus up to 80% of your out-of-pocket costs for the rest of the year, meaning you could receive up to 85% of your total fee back.  

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E.g.  - a combined mother and baby lactation or postnatal consultation lasting 90 minutes could only cost you only $56.16 out of pocket.  (Total fee: $590 for 90 mins mum & baby combined consult, your Medicare rebate with Safety Nets is $528.16)

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🍼 Important: Registering for the Medicare Safety Net is separate from adding your baby to a Medicare card. Make sure all family members are registered to combine costs.

📞 How to register: Call Medicare on 132 011 (available 24/7) to check eligibility and register.

🔎 More info: Medicare Safety Net Information

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It’s strongly recommended you register before your first appointment.

See FEES & APPOINTMENTS  for more information.