Preterm labour is when you go into labour before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Find out about having a premature baby and the extra care your baby may need.

Even if you’re healthy and well prepared for childbirth, there’s always a chance of unexpected problems. Learn more about labour complications.

Learn about the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where premature or very ill babies are cared for by highly specialised medical teams.

Trauma-informed care is a way of giving care that recognises and responds to your lived experience. Learn more about trauma informed care here.

Glossary of common terms and abbreviations used in pregnancy and labour.

Learning the signs of labor before your due date can help you feel ready for your baby's birth and help to know if something is wrong.

The cervix is the neck of the womb that leads to the vagina. People with a short cervix have an above average risk of premature birth.

Some people have a uterus with a different shape. If your uterus has a different shape, you may have difficulties becoming pregnant, recurrent miscarriages or premature birth.

Contractions are the tightening of the muscles in your uterus. They tend to become longer, stronger and more frequent as your labour progresses.

Learn what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 while pregnant. Read about symptoms and treatment of COVID-19 during labour and breastfeeding.