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  • Planning for pregnancy What you need to know before you start trying to get pregnant. Includes health checks supplements and lifestyle changes. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/planning-for-pregnancy
  • Unplanned pregnancy Unplanned pregnancy can be a cause of distress. Learning about termination, single parenting, adoption and fostering can help you make an informed decision. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/unplanned-pregnancy
  • Tests in pregnancy: what to expect In pregnancy, you’ll have various test to check on you and baby. Here are some common pregnancy tests you may have, for each trimester. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/what-to-expect
  • Should you go private or public for your pregnancy? Wading through your care options can feel overwhelming. Here’s what you should know about the private and public systems. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/public-vs-private
  • Infertility and its challenges What you need to know before you start trying to get pregnant. Includes health checks supplements and lifestyle changes. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/infertility-and-its-challenges
  • Getting pregnant without a man There’s plenty of help and support for women without partners and same-sex couples who would like to start a family, from artificial insemination to surrogacy. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/getting-pregnant-without-a-man
  • Back to basics: conception What you need to know before you start trying to get pregnant. Includes health checks supplements and lifestyle changes. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/trying-to-conceive
  • Choosing your pregnancy healthcare team In pregnancy and birth, here’s how to choose your health care team. We outline role of a GP, obstetrician, midwife and doula, plus birth costs. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/healthcare-team
  • Can I eat this? A guide to pregnancy nutrition When pregnant, what you eat and drink can influence your baby’s health and development. We find out what you should avoid during pregnancy. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/pregnancy-nutrition-guide
  • What is it like to go through IVF The truth about IVF, including fertility and success rates in Australia. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/what-its-like-to-go-through-IVF