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HIV and pregnancy

Information on living with HIV during your pregnancy and planning for pregnancy.

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) during pregnancy

Learn more about Cytomegalovirus (CMV), how it can affect your baby and how best to prevent it.

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STIs and pregnancy

If you are pregnant, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause serious problems for you and your baby. See how STIs are diagnosed and treated.

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Chlamydia and pregnancy

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting both males and females. Chlamydia can cause complications in pregnancy.

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Blood tests during pregnancy

Find out more about the blood tests you be offered during your pregnancy. what they test for and when you’ll be offered them.

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Donor breast milk and milk banks

Learn how and when donor breast milk can be used to feed babies. Donor milk from a milk bank can be especially helpful for premature or unwell babies.

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Checkups, tests and scans available during your pregnancy

Antenatal care includes several checkups, tests and scans, some of which are offered to women as a normal part of antenatal care in Australia.

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Stretch and sweep

A ‘stretch and sweep’ or ‘membrane sweep’ is a relatively gentle way of trying to start labour. Find out what it involves and its benefits and risks.

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Your first antenatal visit

If you are pregnant, find out when to have your first antenatal care visit and what will happen at the appointment with your doctor or midwife.

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Routine antenatal tests

During pregnancy, you'll be offered various blood tests and ultrasound scans. Find out what each test can tell you about you and your baby's health.

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