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Planning for pregnancy

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.

Folate and pregnancy

Folate (folic acid) supplements are important for pregnancy as they can help prevent birth defects, including neural tube defects such as spina bifida...

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.

Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling can be helpful for some people when planning or during pregnancy. Find out about genetic counselling and what to expect.

Genetic carrier screening

Screening for carrier status is a blood test to see if you carry genes that are linked to certain health conditions. Learn more about this test here.

Ovulation and fertility

Knowing when you ovulate and having sex at the right time is important when you are trying to fall pregnant. Kits can help you predict ovulation.

Fertility awareness (natural family planning)

Fertility awareness is learning to identify which days of the month you are fertile. It can be used as a form of contraception or to become pregnant.

Medicare during pregnancy

Medicare is health insurance funded by the Australian Government. Find out what is covered by Medicare during pregnancy and after your baby is born.

Private health insurance and pregnancy

If you are planning a pregnancy and might want to access private healthcare, it’s important to understand your private health insurance policy.

Public versus private care during pregnancy

When having a baby, you may want to decide between public and private care for the birth. Find out more about the care providers and cost.

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