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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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Breech pregnancy

When a baby is positioned bottom-down late in pregnancy, this is called the breech position. Find out about 3 main types and safe birthing options.

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Having a baby at a birthing centre

Birthing centres are usually more home-like than hospitals. Birthing centres are run by midwives, and 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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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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Having a baby in the ACT

Find out what you need to know about having a baby in the ACT.

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Developing a birth plan - Better Health Channel

A birth plan is a written summary of your preferences for when you are in labour and giving birth.

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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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