Dr Samantha Wyton
MBBS, DCH, Clin Dip Pall Med, FRACGP, NDC Practitioner, Specialist General Practitioner Therapist
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Dr Samantha Wyton was born and raised in Longford and graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2013. She worked at the Launceston General Hospital prior to starting General Practice training, largely in paediatrics.
Sam achieved Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2020, and completed a Diploma in Child Health in 2017. She became Southern Tasmania’s first NDC accredited practitioner in early 2022.
Sam’s perspective is holistic and person-centered, encompassing all the challenges and joys of raising young children, and she particularly enjoys supporting parents who have concerns about their own body image. She practices weight-inclusive care with a trauma-informed approach. Sam is inclusive of diverse genders and sexualities, and is happy to welcome patients identifying as women at The Bubble Hobart. Sam's goal is to ensure that her patients feel safe accessing healthcare.
Sam has lived experience with breastfeeding difficulties and is passionate about supporting families to achieve their feeding goals. Sam would be happy to work with you for any women’s health concern, but has a particular interest in PCOS management, persistent pelvic pain, perinatal mental health, and post-natal care (including Mums and Bubs).
Sam practises psychological medicine and is a registered provider of focussed psychological strategies at The Bubble Hobart. She is neurodiversity-affirming and uses a variety of approaches including mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques. Sam welcomes referrals from your regular Specialist GP with a GP Mental Health Care Plan.
Sam is also consulting Specialist GP at John Street Medical in Kingston and Tasman Medical Practice in Nubeena. She holds a number of advisory roles including the New Fellows Representative for RACGP Tasmania, national RACGP New Fellows Committee and Readiness National Advisory Group for Domestic Violence Training. Sam enjoys teaching medical students and is a GP Registrar Supervisor. She has been a medical volunteer with Camp Quality for over 10 years and loves attending camp each year.
In her spare time, Sam enjoys fossicking for crabs and rocks with her young son, daughter, and husband at her backyard beach. You’ll also see her shuffling along at either park run or weekly run club!
Accreditations
Sam can advise on the following topics:
Period Problems
Period problems can affect women of all ages from the beginning of menstruation all the way to perimenopause and menopause.
Learn moreContraceptive Advice
Our doctors can provide a number of contraception options including the oral contraceptive pill, intrauterine device, hormonal implant, contraceptive injection, vaginal ring, and morning after options.
Learn moreCervical Screening Tests (formally known as pap smear)
If you are aged between 25 to 74 with a cervix, you should have your first cervical screening test 2 years after your last Pap test. A common concern among cervix owners is the new age range for cervical screening as previously cervical screening started at age 18. Research shows us that having a five-yearly Cervical Screening Test from the age of 25 is safer and more effective than having a two-yearly Pap test from the age of 18.
Learn moreFertility
While some women get pregnant easily, for others it can take many months. And for some, no matter how healthy they are or how well they have prepared themselves, it can be difficult to get pregnant. If you have been trying to get pregnant for 12 months or more – or six months if you're a woman older than 35 years – it's time to talk to one of the doctors at The Bubble about what to do next.
Learn morePregnancy Planning
Planning your pregnancy is important to ensure a healthy pregnancy with a good outcome. Unplanned pregnancies are at a higher risk of complications. A women's health doctor can help assess your pre conception health – and your partner, if you have one - and get you prepared for a healthy pregnancy. Together with your doctor, you can talk about how you can be in the best health to give your future baby the best start in life.
Learn morePregnancy Care (antenatal GP shared care)
Antenatal GP shared care is a model in which your antenatal shared care is between your GP and the local public hospital. It’s about seeing women before, during and after pregnancy. Establishing this relationship matters not only for the pregnancy but for early parenting and beyond.
Learn morePostnatal check (Mum & Baby)
There should be a postnatal check at an appropriate time, usually six weeks postpartum, along with an infant check to determine the well-being of both mother and baby. This is usually conducted by a GP.
Learn moreMums and Bubs: baby sleep, crying and breastfeeding issues
Our philosophy is based on Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC) which is based on twenty years of medical research, and supports your baby's developing brain. NDC also supports your mental health, helping you to meet the challenge of parenthood.
Learn moreBreast Health
BreastScreen Tasmania provides a free screening mammogram every two years to women between the age of 50 and 74 years throughout Tasmania. While women in the target age group are particularly encouraged to participate, all women over the age of 40 years are eligible for the program.
Learn moreMenopause / Perimenopause
Menopause can occur naturally and at the expected age, prematurely or early. Perimenopause is the stage before natural menopause, and is when the ovaries are running out of eggs. It is often the time when women begin to experience the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes, vaginal changes and mood swings.
Learn moreSexual Health
Good sexual health is important at all ages and all stages of relationships. At The Bubble we hope to provide a safe and inclusive environment with no judgement in order to help everyone attain positive and safe sexual experiences.
Learn moreVulval and Vaginal Conditions
There are many vulval and vaginal conditions that cause women a lot of angst such as thrush, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal atrophy (vaginal dryness due to menopause) and many more. Embarrassment commonly prevents women from seeking help. This is an area of the body that should not be ignored and the female specialist GPs are very comfortable discussing these issues.
Learn moreMental Health
At The Bubble Hobart we acknowledge the significant impact that mental health has on well-being and physical health. We are fortunate to have a team of specialist GP therapists and a clinical psychologist to offer mental health sessions to patients identifying as women.
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