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Multiple pregnancy (triplets or more)

Learning you're pregnant with triplets or more can be a shock, but overall, most parents find having multiple babies to be a positive experience.

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Multiple birth - triplets or more

If you are pregnant with triplets or more, the birth will need careful planning. The main risk is that your babies will be born prematurely. Find out more here.

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Raising multiple babies

Raising multiple babies - triplets or more - involves planning, hard work, and well designed routines. But with support, raising multiples does get easier.

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Twins, triplets and multiples

If you are having twins, triplets or more, find out everything you need to know about your pregnancy, the birth, feeding and raising your babies.

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Feeding multiple babies

Feeding multiple babies, such as triplets or more, can be challenging at first, but even breastfeeding is possible with some expert help.

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Private health insurance and pregnancy

If you are planning to have a child and want private health insurance, there are things to consider such as waiting periods and what is covered.

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Vaginal ultrasound

Find out when a vaginal ultrasound may be recommended during your pregnancy, how the test is done and the benefits and risks of this type of test.

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Giving birth to twins

Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks, so it's important to understand your birth options, complications and special care.

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hCG levels

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that is found in your urine and blood when you're pregnant. Find out more about hCG here.

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Being pregnant after 40

Being pregnant is an exciting time. But when you’re over the age of 40, there are a few extra things you need to think about.

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