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- Pregnancy - preeclampsia
There is no evidence that preeclampsia is caused by emotional stress, working too hard or not getting enough rest.
- Molar pregnancy
Most molar pregnancies are diagnosed when bleeding early in pregnancy prompts an ultrasound scan.
- 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.
- Placental abruption
Placental abruption means the placenta has detached from the wall of the uterus, starving the baby of oxygen and nutrients.
- Women and stroke
Stroke is the second biggest killer of Australian women and kills more women than breast cancer.
- Twins - identical and fraternal
Multiple births are more common due to the advancing average age of mothers and the rise in assisted reproductive techniques.
- 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.
- Pregnancy - medication, drugs and alcohol
Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm.
- Homebirth
Having a baby at home can be an option for pregnant women who are healthy, have a low-risk pregnancy and live close to a hospital in case the birth does not go to plan.
- Weight, fertility and pregnancy health
Compared with women in the healthy weight range, women who are carrying extra weight are less likely to conceive.