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- Paying for pregnancy, birth and newborn baby care
The cost of having a baby in Victoria can vary considerably, depending mostly on whether you use the public or private health system.
- Pregnancy and birthing services for different language or cultural needs
If you are pregnant and have specific cultural or language needs, the first step is to notify your local maternity hospital about your requirements.
- Pregnancy and birth care options
Pregnant women in Victoria can choose who will care for them during their pregnancy, where they would like to give birth and how they would like to deliver their baby.
- Questions to ask your obstetrician or midwife
The cost of having a baby in Victoria can vary considerably, depending mostly on whether you use the public or private health system.
- Who’s who during pregnancy, birth and newborn care
Depending on the model of care you chose for your antenatal and labour care, you might see a few or all of the healthcare professionals listed below who will take care of you during your pregnancy.
- Congenital anomalies (birth defects)
Congenital anomalies (birth defects) are structural or functional differences in a baby’s body or genetics that are there before birth.
- Lupus and pregnancy
Lupus can be controlled with medications, so the majority of affected women are able to have children.
- Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD)
Stopping episodes of recurrent ARF can prevent rheumatic heart disease (RHD).
- Dwarfism
Dwarfism refers to a group of conditions characterised by shorter than normal skeletal growth.
- Twins - identical and fraternal
Multiple births are more common due to the advancing average age of mothers and the rise in assisted reproductive techniques.