Speak to your health professional if you’re considering a homebirth. If you are healthy and your pregnancy is low risk, you may have options.

Freebirth is when you choose to have your baby without medical or midwifery assistance. This greater independence comes with some risks.

Advice on choosing where to give birth, including a midwifery unit or birth centre, hospital or at home, and what to expect from private and public care.

Medicare is a health insurance scheme funded by the Australian government. Find out what is covered by Medicare during pregnancy and after your baby is born.

Explore pregnancy care options in Australia. Learn about antenatal care, birth settings, and costs to make the best choices for you and your baby.

When having a baby, you may want to decide between public and private care for the birth. Find out more about the care providers and cost.

Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote NSW and how to get care and support during your pregnancy, labour and birth.

Find out what you need to know about having a baby in the ACT.

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

Learn about the health professionals who may be involved in your pregnancy, such as midwives, doctors, obstetricians and allied health professionals.