Dr Rafeeqah Peters

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Services & Conditions Treated

Obstetric Care

Dr Peters offers comprehensive obstetric care tailored to support you through every stage of your pregnancy journey. From preconception planning to postnatal care, her approach combines clinical excellence with personalised attention – ensuring you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

  • Preconception counselling and care
  • Comprehensive antenatal care
  • Management of medical conditions in pregnancy
  • Twin pregnancies
  • Vaginal birth
  • Caesarean section
  • Vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) – case dependent
  • Postnatal care
  • Early pregnancy complications (including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy)
  • Pregnancy ultrasounds

Gynaecology Care

Dr Peters provides comprehensive gynaecological care designed to support women at every stage of life. With a focus on prevention, early detection, and personalised treatment, she offers a compassionate and discreet approach – ensuring you feel comfortable, informed, and confident in your healthcare decisions.
  • Annual women’s health examinations
  • Cervical cancer screening and colposcopy
  • Contraception and family planning
  • IUCD insertion
  • Adolescent gynaecology
  • Sexual health counselling
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding and menstrual disorders
  • Menopause care
  • Infertility / subfertility assessment
  • Management of common gynaecological conditions
  • Minor and major gynaecological surgery

UNDERSTANDING

Gynaecological Procedures

Gynaecological procedures are medical tests or treatments that help diagnose, manage, or treat conditions affecting the female reproductive system. These are usually carried out by specialists such as obstetricians and gynaecologists. They can be recommended for many reasons, including contraception, abnormal Pap smear results, irregular bleeding, or other concerns.

Below are some of the common procedures that Dr Rafeeqah Peters performs to support women’s health:

Colposcopy

This is a closer examination of the cervix, vagina, and vulva using a special magnifying instrument. It is often recommended if Pap smear results are abnormal or if there are symptoms that need further investigation.

Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ)

This procedure removes abnormal cervical tissue using a thin wire loop. It helps prevent precancerous or cancerous changes from developing further.

Cone Biopsy

A cone‑shaped piece of tissue is removed from the cervix for testing and treatment. This may be advised if there are cervical abnormalities or early signs of cervical cancer.

Hysteroscopy

A thin, lighted instrument is used to look inside the uterus. This allows Dr Peters to diagnose and treat conditions such as abnormal bleeding, fibroids, or polyps.

Hysterectomy

This is the surgical removal of the uterus. It may be recommended for conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, or certain cancers. Different approaches (laparoscopic, abdominal, or vaginal) may be used depending on your needs.

Laparoscopy for Ovarian Cysts

A minimally invasive procedure using small incisions and a camera to view and remove ovarian cysts. Recovery is usually quicker and scarring is less compared to traditional surgery.

Insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD)

A small, T‑shaped device is placed inside the uterus to provide long‑term contraception. The procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and can also help with certain gynaecological conditions.

Insertion of Implanon

Implanon is a tiny rod placed under the skin of the upper arm. It slowly releases hormones to prevent pregnancy and offers long‑lasting protection. It can be removed at any time if you decide to stop.

Dr Rafeeqah Peters is committed to providing safe, compassionate, and expert care. Her goal is to ensure that every woman feels supported and well‑informed when it comes to her reproductive health.

UNDERSTANDING

Obstetric Procedures

Obstetric procedures are medical interventions carried out to protect the health of both mother and baby around the time of birth.

Dr Rafeeqah Peters offers the following obstetric services:

Vaginal Deliveries

Vaginal birth is the natural way of delivering a baby through the birth canal. It is generally the safest and most preferred method because of the many benefits it provides. Vaginal delivery usually happens between 37 and 41 weeks of pregnancy, when the uterus contracts and the cervix opens to allow the baby to be born.

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section (VBAC)

Some women who have had a Caesarean Section may be able to deliver vaginally in their next pregnancy. VBAC is possible if the current pregnancy is healthy and the previous Caesarean Section involved a low transverse incision.

Caesarean Section

A Caesarean Section is recommended when a vaginal birth may not be safe. It can be planned ahead of time or performed during labour if necessary. The procedure involves making an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus to deliver the baby.

Situations where a Caesarean Section may be advised include:
  • When the baby is too large to pass through the birth canal (cephalopelvic disproportion).
  • Certain twin pregnancies.
  • Previous Caesarean Section.
  • Placenta previa (placenta covering the cervix).
  • Baby lying sideways (transverse position).
  • Baby in breech position (feet or buttocks first)

External Cephalic Version (ECV)

If the baby is still in the breech position at around 36 weeks, Dr Peters may recommend an ECV. This involves gently applying pressure to the mother’s abdomen to turn the baby so that the head is facing downward, making vaginal delivery more likely.

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