Vaccines can protect against many infectious diseases; chickenpox, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella(German measles), diphtheria, tetanus,...

There’s no ‘normal’ way to feel while you’re pregnant. Everyone is different. Pregnancy is often an emotional time. You may not have...

Classes are only available to women booked to birth at University Hospital Geelong.  Face masks: Please wear a mask during the class and only...

The pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) are a small group of muscles located in the base of the pelvis. They run from the pubic bone at the front to the...

As part of Barwon Health’s collaboration with Safer Care Victoria to improve birth outcomes for all women by reducing the instances of severe...

Planning for the birth of your baby and becoming a family starts during your pregnancy. This section will help you to think of things to consider,...

You may have your own ideas about how you want to labour and the sort of birth you would prefer.  Other things to think about are who you...

Pregnancy and birth is an exciting and life-changing journey. Barwon Health is here to support your baby and your family with highly-skilled health...

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Losing a baby, regardless of the stage of your...

We offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Pregnancy loss greater than 20 weeks gestation is called a...

We offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Early pregnancy loss is the loss of a pregnancy prior to 20...

Here is some information to answer commonly asked questions during pregnancy such as what to wear, sex during pregnancy and travel advice.

Most pregnancies continue to full term, which is between 37 and 42 weeks gestation. Sometimes, babies are born early, and these babies are known as...

Pregnancy is generally an exciting time filled with anticipation and joy. Sometimes complications can arise in pregnancy which can cause discomfort...

New research shows that sleeping on your side in the third trimester (from 28 weeks pregnant) can help prevent stillbirth. Women are advised to...