Highlights Preparing for a newborn involves setting up a safe sleep space, collecting the essential clothing and accessories, and organizing supplies. It’s also important to plan for meal preparation to help ease the transition into life with a baby. In…

Highlights Pain relief during labour ranges from natural methods to medical interventions. It’s essential to incorporate personal preferences for pain management into your birth plan. Non-medical and medical pain relief methods are available, each with varying degrees of effectiveness. The…

Highlights Planned homebirths can be safe for individuals with low-risk pregnancies. Homebirth offers more control and comfort in a familiar setting. Care should be provided by a qualified midwife with a clear transfer plan in place for emergencies. Homebirth is…

Highlights Planning for your hospital or birth center visit includes preparing your bag and recognizing labor signs. Labor often starts gradually, so knowing when to go is key. Organizing transport in advance can make the process smoother. A well-thought-out birth…

If you’re heading to a hospital or birthing center for your delivery, it’s helpful to have a checklist to ensure you bring everything you might need. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you prepare: Paperwork Medicare card Hospital paperwork Antenatal…

Highlights After giving birth, many women can go home within six hours if all is well, with midwifery support continuing postpartum. Birthing centres offer a relaxed, home-like atmosphere with minimal medical intervention. They are typically run by midwives and focus…

Highlights After birth, expect support from midwives, including home visits for assistance with breastfeeding and newborn care. Choose where you want to give birth, your care provider, and whether public or private healthcare works best for you. Hospitals offer a…

Highlights Where you give birth to your baby is your choice. You may give birth at home with a midwife, in a public or private hospital, or at a birthing centre. Ensure you are well informed about the risks and…

Highlights Birth plans can help you prepare for labour, and take an active role when you give birth. Ask your midwife how to start preparing your birth plan. It is normal for you to change your birth plan over the…

Highlights An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. It is a type of early pregnancy loss and can be life-threatening if left untreated due to the risk of…