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Gestational diabetes is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears when the pregnancy is over.

Pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last period, not from the date of conception.

Multiple births are more common due to the advancing average age of mothers and the rise in assisted reproductive techniques.

Like all areas of medicine, pregnancy and childbirth has a number of specialised terms, many of which you will hear during your own pregnancy and labour, and the birth of your baby.

Pregnancy is divided into 3 trimesters and lasts around 40 weeks. Includes details of what happens each week from conception to birth, embryo size, baby development and where to get help.

Some abortion services in Victoria offer reduced fees to students, healthcare card holders and those experiencing financial difficulty.

The cause of birth defects is often unknown, speak to your GP if you are at increased risk of having a baby with a congenital anomaly.

Sometimes premature labour can be delayed to increase a baby's chance of survival.

Diabetes and the build-up of glucose (sugar) in the blood can cause serious complications if left untreated.

It may take a while to find the right insulin dose to reduce your blood glucose to acceptable levels.