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When to tell people you are pregnant
Find out about the important things to consider before you decide to share the news that you are pregnant.
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Your first antenatal visit
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.
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Working during pregnancy
UnIess your doctor tells you it is unsafe, you can continue working while pregnant. Read about managing your health and your career during pregnancy.
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Braxton Hicks or labour contractions?
Braxton Hicks contractions prepare your body for giving birth. Labour contractions are a sign you are in labour. Learn how to tell the difference.
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Testing positive to COVID-19 while pregnant
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.
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Pregnancy, parenting, and COVID-19
Information for pregnant women and parents on how to keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.
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Pregnancy tests
Find out how a home pregnancy test works, how soon a test will read positive and what to do if your pregnancy test shows that you are pregnant.
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Cholestasis
Cholestasis is a rare pregnancy condition that involves itchy skin. It can be harmful to your baby so tell your doctor or midwife if you feel itchy.
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Morphology scan
You will be offered a morphology scan at week 18 to 22 of pregnancy. Learn what a morphology scan can tell you and how this ultrasound test is done.
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STIs and pregnancy
If you are pregnant, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause serious problems for you and your baby. See how STIs are diagnosed and treated.
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