Birthing options
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Your Next Birth after Caesarean Section - Maternal, child and family health
Consumer brochure with information on birth options available to women planning their next birth after caesarean section.
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Giving birth to twins
Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks, so it's important to understand your birth options.
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Pregnancy and birth care options - Better Health Channel
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Having a baby at a birthing centre
Birthing centres are usually more home-like than hospitals and are run by midwives. In some centres, water birth is an option.
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Pregnancy Beyond 41 Weeks - Maternal, child and family health
Pregnancy beyond 41 weeks
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Pregnancy and birth | Health
When you first find out you’re pregnant you’ll be faced with lots of decisions – everything from what to name your baby right through to which pram you’ll use.
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Water birth
Water birth is when you give birth to your baby under water.
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Having a baby in the ACT
Find out what you need to know about having a baby in the ACT.
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Records and paperwork for maternal health care and babies - Better Health Channel
When you are having a baby in Victoria, there are various records and other documents that need to be accessed, created or completed.
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Birth: vaginal birth and caesarean birth | Raising Children Network
Here’s everything you need to know about vaginal birth and caesarean birth, so you can compare their benefits and problems and make an informed choice.
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