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- Pregnancy - antenatal checks of your baby
A midwife or doctor will use abdominal palpation during an antenatal visit to examine a baby's position and development.
- Pregnancy - unplanned
Information about unplanned pregnancy including pregnancy options (such as medical and surgical abortion, adoption, foster and kinship care), pregnancy counselling and where to get help.
- Pregnancy and birth care options
Pregnant women in Victoria can choose who will care for them during their pregnancy, where they would like to give birth and how they would like to deliver their baby.
- Pregnancy and birthing services for different language or cultural needs
If you are pregnant and have specific cultural or language needs, the first step is to notify your local maternity hospital about your requirements.
- Pregnancy support - fathers, partners and carers
Whether you are the baby's father, the pregnant woman's partner or are supporting a single mother-to-be, you have a crucial role in ensuring she gets the pregnancy support she needs.
- Preparing a child for hospital
Going to hospital can be frightening for a child. Preparing a child for hospital with the right level of information at the right time will help ease their anxiety.
- Preparing for a health or medical appointment
Get the most out of your consultation by preparing for your health or medical appointment.
- Preparing for hospital
Preparing for a hospital stay includes knowing what to take, making sure your home, work and family commitments are taken care of and making arrangements for your return home.
- Preparing for surgery
Preparing for surgery is important. Maximising your recovery will depend on how you prepare for surgery.
- Preparing to leave hospital
Start your hospital discharge planning before you leave hospital. Speak with your healthcare team to understand the hospital’s discharge process to get the support you need in place.