Alcohol The safest option for you is not to drink alcohol. The risk of harm to your unborn baby is highest if you consume large amounts of alcohol...

MIDWIFERY CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Barwon Health offers numerous education sessions tailored to women and their partners to help prepare them for...

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Your due date generally gives you a rough idea of when to expect labour to start. It is quite possible that you may go past you due date but for...

There are things you can do to improve your home’s safety before you take your baby home so that you can keep you and your baby safe by:...

It is normal to experience some discomforts in pregnancy. The minor discomforts are often short-lived and your midwife or doctor will advise and...

If you are currently isolating with COVID-19 and you are due to attend a maternity appointment, please contact Maternity Services to arrange for...

If you think you may be pregnant, whether you have planned to become pregnant or it’s taken you by surprise, it is important to confirm that...

Eating well during pregnancy is important for you and your baby. Pregnancy increases you need for many nutrients such as protein, calcium, iron and...

Becoming pregnant can be a trigger for women and their partners to take steps to improve their health and lifestyle. Moderate physical activity is...

Some pregnancies and babies need to be closely monitored to either ensure all is healthy or to diagnose, follow or manage a condition that may...

While it is important for all people to practise safe food handling it is particularly so when starting a family. You can reduce the risk of...

There are temporary changes to having an ultrasound at BMI due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Read about these changes here. An ultrasound scanner...

The first signs You may already know that you’re pregnant, but if not there are signs to look out for. The first sign of pregnancy tends to be...

You should visit a doctor at your local GP clinic. They can advise you about your options, do early routine visits and order tests and ultrasounds....