Family planning clinics provide support relating to reproduction, contraception and pregnancy and can be found throughout Australia.

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.

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

Having an unplanned pregnancy can be an emotional experience. There will be decisions you will need to make, but there are services available to help you through this time.

Discover the journey of conception and fetal development. Learn about your baby’s development milestones at each month during your pregnancy.

Infographic showing the process of conception and when the fetus starts to develops in the uterus.

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.

An elective caesarean is a planned operation to deliver your baby through a cut in your abdomen, before labour starts. Read about what to expect.

Thinking ahead about your birth preferences helps you prepare, make informed choices, and feel confident and supported during labour and birth.

Many Australian children live in rainbow families with same-sex parents. Find out more about becoming a same-sex family and the supports available.