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Amniocentesis
An amniocentesis is a medical procedure performed to sample the fluid around the …
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Antenatal Care
The purpose of antenatal care is to improve the health and wellbeing of both mother and…
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Assisted Birth
Most babies are born without any need for assistance, but there are times when…
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Breech Birth
This pamphlet provides information about the causes and risks of breech…
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Caesarean Section
This pamphlet provides information about caesarean setion, risks for mother and…
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Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a medical procedure performed on a pregnant…
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Depression and Anxiety
It is widely thought that having a baby should be one of the happiest times of your…
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Exercise During Pregnancy
There are many benefits to be gained from regular exercise during pregnancy. These…
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Fetal Monitoring
During labour the doctor or midwife will monitor your baby’s heart rate to assess…
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Group B Streptococcus
This pamphlet provides information about risks of GBS sepsisi. prevention and…
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Induction of Labour
In most pregnancies, labour starts naturally between 37 and 42 weeks. A labour that is …
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Labour and Birth
In most pregnancies, labour starts naturally between 37 and 42 weeks. A labour that is …
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Pain Relief in Labour Child Birth
Every woman experiences pain in a different way depending on emotional…
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Planning for Pregnancy
Because a woman’s health and wellbeing before conception can affect her…
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Pre-eclampsia and High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force that pushes against your blood vesselwalls each time…
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Prenatal Screening for Chromosomal and Genetic Conditions
Our genetic material, or DNA, is organised into 46 packages calledchromosomes some…
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RBC Alloimmunisation
Red Blood cell Alloimmunisation is important to diagnose in pregnancy…
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The first few weeks following Birth
The first few weeks after having a baby are a time of great change. you may look at…
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Travelling During Pregnancy
The first few weeks after having a baby are a time of great change. you may look at…
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Umbilical Cord
Umbilical cord blood is the blood remaining in the umbilical cord and placenta…
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Vaginal Birth After caesarean section
For many years it was assumed that once a woman had a caesarean section, all…
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Why your Weight Matters during Pregnancy
Weight is a very sensitive subject for some women. However, because of the…
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Weight Management in Pregnancy
Excess weight has become epidemic in Australia and New Zealand, with about 5 out of 10 women….
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Antenatal Care and Routine Tests During Pregnancy
The aim of the antenatal care is to achieve the best outcome…