About Dr Megan Castner

The move to start my own practice was certainly a big step but I welcomed the challenge. Joining the Arrivals team was also an exciting opportunity that spanned more than 5 years. Delivering one of my closest friends’ babies (who’s now my godson) is a stand out moment in my career. It’s also special that I have patients coming back to me for baby number two, three and even five!!! It’s not something you get working in public hospitals.

I remember seeing my first delivery as a student at Kingaroy Hospital in 1999. Mum was crying, Dad was crying, I was crying – it was magical. My first delivery was at Gold Coast Hospital. I remember being overwhelmed at being part of such a special time.

More than 5,000 babies; so far.

I decided when I was 12 years old. I wanted to work with and help people. I originally wanted to work in paediatrics as I have always loved kids. It wasn’t until medical school that I changed to liking obstetrics more.

I love working with women to do something that is normal and natural. I feel lucky each time I get to be involved in helping a new life into the world. And if there are complications, I can do something very positive to help.

Seeing the joy and awe new parents have when they see their new baby. First time parents, or second, third; the role I play can literally be life-saving – not too many people, even doctors, get to say that every day about their job.

Down-to-earth, open. I like to treat patients like a friend, someone they can talk to, open up to as sometimes patients don’t feel comfortable sharing.

Relax and enjoy the pregnancy. There is so much information coming from friends, family, books and the internet that patients often get worked up and worried about. There are so many things they don’t need to be worrying about and we are here to look after everything else!

My kindness and understanding but also when action is needed that I am there to manage the situation.

I love being with my family. I have 2 children, Morgan and Grace, who were born 6 years apart. The gap in ages means my weekend now involves playing with Playdoh and painting in the morning and then getting beaten on the Nintendo in the afternoon.

We enjoy camping and heading to the beach but my passion is travelling and I don’t feel content without the next holiday already planned.

I definitely don’t go out to enough restaurants anymore but really enjoy time with friends out or at home entertaining.