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  1. Miscarriage

    A range of feelings is normal after a miscarriage, and they often linger for some time.

  2. DES daughters

    If your mother took DES while she was pregnant with you, then you are a DES daughter or DES son.

  3. Pregnancy - bleeding problems

    Bleeding from the vagina in early pregnancy happens in almost one in four pregnancies.

  4. Pregnancy - week by week

    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.

  5. Pregnancy and birth - related emergencies

    A medical emergency can happen at any time during pregnancy, labour and birth. Some emergencies can be life threatening for pregnant women and their babies.

  6. Assisted reproductive technology – IVF and ICSI

    IVF (in-vitro-fertilization) and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) are assisted reproductive treatment (ART) procedures in which fertilisation of an egg occurs outside the body.

  7. Death of a baby

    Miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death is a shattering event for those expecting a baby. Grief and anxiety about subsequent pregnancies are common in these circumstances but counselling can help.

  8. Lupus and pregnancy

    Lupus can be controlled with medications, so the majority of affected women are able to have children.

  9. 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.

  10. Age and fertility

    Age affects the fertility of both men and women, and is the single biggest factor affecting a woman?s chance to conceive and have a healthy baby.

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