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Pregnancy

Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.

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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.

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Asthma and pregnancy

Most asthma medicines are safe for both you and your baby during pregnancy. Find out about asthma during pregnancy and how to manage it.

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Vaccinations and pregnancy

Vaccination is especially important before and during pregnancy. Read on to learn why, as well as information on side effects and costs.

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Medicines during pregnancy

Learn more about which medicines are safe to take during pregnancy, including over-the-counter medicine, herbal supplements and vitamins.

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Smoking and vaping during pregnancy

Find out how smoking and vaping can affect your fertility and pregnancy. Quitting smoking will give your baby the best start in life.

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Pregnancy and Postnatal Mental Health Online Programs

Learn practical strategies for managing anxiety and low mood during pregnancy and postpartum with THIS WAY UP’s clinically-proven online programs for parents.

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Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can happen in pregnancy, causing high blood pressure. Read about the symptoms and treatment of pre-eclampsia.

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Morning sickness

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

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Gestational diabetes

Learn about the causes, risk factors and potential complications of gestational diabetes, when during pregnancy it occurs, and how it can be managed.

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