Obstetricians are specialists in pregnancy and birth. Learn more about how to choose one and the costs involved in having a private obstetrician.

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.

A higher risk pregnancy means that you or your baby have more of a chance of problems during pregnancy. Learn what this means for you and your baby.

Obstetric violence includes any act that causes harm in the context of pregnancy care. Learn more about obstetric violence here.

A birth support partner can offer benefits to you and your baby. Learn here how to choose a partner as well as how to be a good birth support partner.

There are many ways to relieve labour pain without medicines. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Learn about the different options to help choose one or more that suit you.

Learning about the three stages of labour can help you understand what is happening during your labour and when help may be needed.

The second stage of labour lasts from when the cervix is fully dilated (open) until your baby’s birth. Learn more about this stage.

The third stage of labour happens after your baby is born, when your womb contracts and the placenta is delivered through your vagina.