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Pregnancy is a different experience for every woman. Learn what to expect from pregnancy, labour and birth including how to care for yourself and your baby and the type of care you prefer.
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Topic: Pregnancy advice
Asthma and pregnancy
Pregnant women with asthma need to continue to take their asthma medication.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
The World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women should avoid alcohol.
Food poisoning - listeria
Listeria infection is uncommon but very dangerous for the elderly, people whose immune systems are not working properly and pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Immunisation and pregnancy
Immunisation can protect a woman and her unborn baby against many infectious diseases.
Lupus and pregnancy
Lupus can be controlled with medications, so the majority of affected women are able to have children.
Mercury in fish
Pregnant women and young children should limit consumption of fish that contain high levels of mercury.
Pelvic floor
Pelvic floor exercises are designed to improve muscle tone and prevent the need for corrective surgery.
Pregnancy - medication, drugs and alcohol
Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm.
Pregnancy and diet
Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy.
Pregnancy and exercise
Regular exercise during pregnancy can prepare your body for labour and the demands of a new baby.
Pregnancy and smoking
Smoking while pregnant exposes a woman and her unborn child to an increased risk of health problems.
Pregnancy and sport
Unless you have complications, it should be possible to enjoy sport at some level during most of your pregnancy.
Pregnancy and travel
Travelling to developing nations is never a good idea during pregnancy, due to the risk of disease and the standard of medical facilities.
Teenage pregnancy
Deciding what to do when faced with an unplanned pregnancy can be confusing for a young woman.
Teeth and pregnancy
It's important to look after your teeth and gums when you're pregnant, as gum disease can affect your baby.
Toxoplasmosis - reducing the risks
Problems only occur if a woman becomes infected with parasites that cause toxoplasmosis for the first time while pregnant.
Twins - identical and fraternal
Multiple births are more common due to the advancing average age of mothers and the rise in assisted reproductive techniques.
