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  • Gestational diabetes: how does it affect your pregnancy and baby? You may have heard of friends having gestational diabetes during pregnancy, or maybe you’ve just been diagnosed. It’s good to know that despite some serious risks, it can be managed with the supervision of your GP and medication. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/what-is-gestational-diabetes-pregnancy-affect
  • Bringing style to hospital gowns Traditional hospital gowns have had a chic makeover thanks to this fashion start-up. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/stylish-hospital-gowns
  • Tools to help you plan for hospital These HCF resources are designed to take some of the stress out of going to hospital, so you can concentrate on getting better. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/hospital-tools
  • COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS Endometriosis comes laden with its fair share of old wives’ tales and distinguishing between fact and myth can be challenging. We cut through to the latest thinking. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/endometriosis/myths
  • Your body after birth There are many changes you’ll experience with your body after birth. Here are some of the most common postnatal changes and tips for moving forward. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/pregnancy-birth-perinatal/body-after-birth
  • PROS AND CONS OF PUBLIC VS PRIVATE HOSPITALS FOR PREGNANCY Learn about the differences between public and private hospitals for pregnancy care, and how birth experiences can differ based on hospital, cover and personal preference. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/pregnancy-birth-perinatal/public-private
  • 6 TIPS FOR PREPARING FOR LABOUR FROM A MIDWIFE Getting your body and mind ready to give birth will help you feel more prepared. We ask a midwife for her tips on preparing for labour. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/pregnancy-birth-perinatal/preparing-labour
  • PREGNANCY OPTIONS FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES AND SINGLE WOMEN There are several pregnancy options for same-sex couples and single women interested in starting a family. Here are some key considerations. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/pregnancy-birth-perinatal/alone-same-sex
  • Choosing the healthcare team for your pregnancy https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/pregnancy-birth-perinatal/healthcare-team
  • Labour pain relief management and your options Learn about labour pain relief management and your options, from natural painkillers to epidurals. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/pregnancy-birth-perinatal/pain-relief