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- Urinary system birth defects
Common birth defects of the urinary system include hypospadias, obstructive defects of the renal pelvis and renal agenesis.
- Birth defects
Information on birth defects, including fact sheets on types of birth defects, risks and genetic screening.
- Abdominal birth defects
During fetal development, the diaphragm or abdominal wall may fail to properly fuse, allowing the abdominal organs to protrude.
- Developing a birth plan
A birth plan is a written summary of your preferences for when you are in labour and giving birth.
- Conception, pregnancy and birth
Pregnancy, contraception and reproductive information and services. From conception through to labour.
- First days after birth
Learn about newborn care, including skin-to-skin bonding, bathing safely, postnatal recovery and depression.
- Congenital anomalies (birth defects)
Congenital anomalies (birth defects) are structural or functional differences in a baby’s body or genetics that are there before birth.
- Pregnancy and birth services
Involving health services early and understanding your childbirth options will give you the best chance of a successful and rewarding birth experience.
- First weeks after birth
Use help and advice from family, friends and healthcare services to stay healthy, happy and well supported during the first few weeks after childbirth.
- Contraception after giving birth
After having a baby, you need to choose an effective method of contraception if you don't want to have another baby straight away.