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
Pregnant women in Victoria can choose who will care for them during their pregnancy, where they would like to give birth and how they would like to deliver their baby.
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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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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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Malpresentation
Malpresentation is when your baby is in an unusual position as the birth approaches. Sometimes it’s possible to move the baby, but a caesarean maybe safer.
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