Midwives provide support and care during pregnancy, labour, birth and after the baby is born. Learn here how a midwife can help you.

Information on the health professionals involved in your pregnancy, such as midwives, doctors and obstetricians.

Birthing centres are usually more home-like than hospitals. Birthing centres are run by midwives, and in some centres, water birth is an option.

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.

A doula is a non-medical birth companion who can help you before, during and after childbirth. Doulas provide support and advocacy.

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 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 NSW and how to get care and support during your pregnancy, labour and birth.

The Apgar score is a test given to your baby straight after birth to assess their health. Find out what the score measures and what it means.

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.