Complementary therapies such as chiropractic and naturopathy are often used alongside conventional medicinal treatments, both for adults and children.

About half of Australian women consult a complementary therapist while pregnant. Here's what you should know about integrative medicine and pregnancy.

Find out about the non-medical pain relief options for when you are in labour, and which types may be suitable and available for you.

From alcohol to house paints, there are a few things you should avoid during pregnancy. Find out more about what you should avoid during pregnancy.

Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks or around 280 days from the first day of your last period, however some women go overdue.

ECV is a procedure to try to move your baby from a breech position to a head-down position. This is performed by a trained doctor.

Presentation and position refer to where your baby’s head and body is in relation to your birth canal. Learn why it’s important for labour and birth.

Contractions are the tightening of the muscles in your uterus. They tend to become longer, stronger and more frequent as your labour progresses.

Malpresentation is when your baby is in an unusual position as the birth approaches. It may be possible to move the baby, but a caesarean may be safer.

There is usually no shortage of people willing to share their stories about giving birth, but not everything you hear will be true.