Whether you're planning to have your baby in hospital or at a midwifery-led birth centre, you should get a few things ready at least two weeks before your due date.

When it's time to go to the hospital, you may need to be ready at a moment's notice. Use this handy checklist to have your hospital bag ready to go.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both public and private hospitals provide high-quality care for you and your baby. They both have advantages and disadvantages – find out more here.