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Being pregnant is different for different women. Learn what to expect from pregnancy, labour and birth including how to care for yourself and your baby and the type of care you prefer.

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Topic: Introduction to pregnancy and birth

Conceiving a baby - tips

The most important factor when trying to conceive a baby is to have sexual intercourse during the woman's fertile phase.

Folate for women

Even women who aren't planning to have a baby should increase their folate intake in case of unplanned pregnancy.

Pregnancy - your options

When a woman doesn't want to become a parent, her pregnancy options may include abortion, foster care and adoption.

Pregnancy testing

Sometimes, a home pregnancy test may be positive when a woman isn’t pregnant.

Surrogacy

Surrogacy is a form of assisted reproductive treatment (ART) in which a woman conceives and carries a child within her uterus for another person or couple.