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Homebirth mothers being refused prescriptions
Kate Benson Doctors, fearing they will be sued, are refusing to prescribe drugs or order tests for women who want to give birth at home, and this is forcing mothers to give birth in hospitals or putting lives at...
Birth: a woman's right to decide?
Justine Caines The maternity reforms had the ability to place women as the focus of care, rather than the current practice of meeting the needs of organisations and practitioners first.
Your birth choices
The following information is designed to assist you with making choices about the type of care you would like throughout your pregnancy, and how you would like to give birth to your baby.
Packing your hospital bag
The days of grabbing your keys, mobile and wallet and heading out the door are soon to be over, and it all starts with the birth!
Embracing motherhood
With the growing perception of the ‘supermum’ and society’s increasing pressure on women to ‘have it all’, Australian mothers often miss out on vital postnatal care and support that is the norm in...
Packing your hospital bag
Essential Baby members The days of grabbing your keys, mobile and wallet and heading out the door are soon to be over, and it all starts with the birth! Here is a comprehensive checklist devised by Essential Baby members...
Perinatal depression and anxiety fact sheet
Gidget Foundation Giving birth can be an empowering and exciting experience. A new baby can bring so much joy. This phase of life is very special for most couples most of the time.
Your pregnancy
Essential Baby The following guide offers helpful advice and suggestions about what you need to do next.
Choosing a hospital
When it comes to your pregnancy, choosing where you will give birth is one of the biggest decisions you will make.
Public hospital care
Public care offers several options, each of which are free of charge if you are a Medicare cardholder.
Private hospital care
Choosing where you will give birth is a big decision. One of the attractions of private hospital care is the high standard of comfort and quality of food.
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