Having A Baby In Canberra provides comprehensive, local information all in the one place about the options and support available for women (and their partners) in the ACT and surrounding regions, from planning for your pregnancy through to the first six weeks at home with a baby.

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Planning Your Pregnancy

Early Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Labour and Birth

The First 6 weeks 

Local Services

Quick Links

Where to have your baby

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Information to help you decide where to have your baby in Canberra

Breastfeeding Information and Support

Breastfeeding information and support services

Choice, Consent and Decision Making

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Become well informed, in control and know your rights

Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

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Emotional wellbeing and mental health information and support services

Antenatal Education Classes

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Information about antenatal education classes

Postnatal Support Services

Local postnatal support services 

While Women’s Health Matters worked with local experts to ensure that the information provided is up to date, the content is provided for information purposes only, and was accurate at the time of publication. All users are encouraged to discuss the advice and options with their maternal health practitioners.

Last updated: October 2020

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