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