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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: Introduction to pregnancy and birth
Conceiving a baby
The most important factor when trying to conceive a baby is to have sexual intercourse during the woman's fertile phase.
Surrogacy
Surrogacy is a form of assisted reproductive treatment (ART) in which a woman conceives and carries a child within her uterus for another person or couple.
Folate for women
Even women who aren't planning to have a baby should increase their folate intake in case of unplanned pregnancy.
Pregnancy - your options
When a woman doesn't want to become a parent, her pregnancy options may include abortion or adoption.
Pregnancy testing
Sometimes, a home pregnancy test may be positive when a woman isn’t pregnant.
