Antenatal classes (or labour and birthing classes) help you prepare for the birth of your baby and how to care for your newborn when you get home.

Antenatal care is the check-ups you have during your pregnancy to monitor the health of you and your baby. Learn about what antenatal care involves.

If you are pregnant, find out when to have your first antenatal care visit and what will happen at the appointment with your doctor or midwife.

During pregnancy, you'll be offered various blood tests and ultrasound scans. Find out what each test can tell you about you and your baby's health.

Antenatal care includes several checkups, tests and scans, some of which are offered to women as a normal part of antenatal care in Australia.

Handy infographic that shows what you can expect and what you might be offered at each antenatal appointment during your pregnancy.

Explore pregnancy care options in Australia. Learn about antenatal care, birth settings, and costs to make the best choices for you and your baby.

By week 17, you may want to start thinking about antenatal classes to help you and your partner prepare for the birth and beyond.

Your baby is now about 1cm long and if you haven’t seen your doctor yet, now is a good time to start your antenatal care.

Your doctor (GP) is likely to be the first health professional you see when you're pregnant. Read more about how GPs help with your antenatal care.