Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
Need more information?
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.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Going to hospital or birthing centre
Whether you're planning to have your baby at home, in hospital or at a midwifery-led birth centre, you should get a few things ready at least two weeks before your due date.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Choosing where to give birth
Advice on choosing where to give birth, including a midwifery unit or birth centre, hospital or at home, and what to expect from private and public care.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Giving birth - first stage of labour
Find out what happens during the first stage of labour.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Maternity services in rural Tasmania
Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote Tasmania.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Maternity services in rural South Australia
Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote South Australia
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Maternity services in rural NSW
Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote NSW
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Maternity services in rural Western Australia
Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote Western Australia
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Water birth
Water birth is when you give birth to your baby under water. Read on for water birth safety tips, and when a water birth is not recommended.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website

Home birth
Speak to your health professional if you’re considering a homebirth. If you are healthy and your pregnancy is low risk, you may have options.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
