Pregnancy

Abortion
There are many reasons someone might choose to terminate a pregnancy. Counselling can help you understand your options. Learn about the process.

Breastfeeding your baby
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, providing all the nutrition your baby needs during the first six months of life and a loving ...

Giving birth - contractions
Contractions are when the muscles in your uterus tighten and then relax. They occur throughout the later stages of your pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

Gestational diabetes
Find out about the causes, risk factors and potential complications of gestational diabetes, when during pregnancy it occurs, and how to manage it.

hCG levels
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that is found in your urine and blood when you're pregnant. Find out more about hCG here.

hCG test
The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is usually used to confirm or monitor a pregnancy. It can be a blood or a urine test. Learn more here.

Urinary incontinence
If you have urinary incontinence (trouble controlling your bladder), a lifestyle change or treatment may be all that’s needed to cure or improve it.

Medicines during pregnancy
Learn more about taking medicines during pregnancy, which includes over-the-counter medicine as well as herbal supplements and vitamins.

Morning sickness
Morning sickness is a feeling of nausea or the experience of vomiting during pregnancy. Find out why some women get it and what you can do to relieve ...

Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor which come under great strain in pregnancy and childbirth.

Placenta praevia
Placenta praevia is a condition where the placenta is lying low and may cover the cervix. In some cases, a caesarean is necessary.

Planning for your pregnancy
If you are thinking about pregnancy, visit your doctor for a preconception consult to provide you with expert advice on planning your pregnancy.

Postnatal depression
Many women experience the 'baby blues' after pregnancy, but when feelings persist beyond these early days, it may be a sign of depression.

Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women usually during the second half of pregnancy or immediately after delivery.