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What does your GP do for your baby
A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor who is trained to deal with all types of health issues. Your baby will have regular check-ups with a GP.
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What does your GP do in pregnancy care?
Your doctor (GP) is likely to be the first health professional you see when you're pregnant. Read more about how GPs help with your antenatal care.
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Health professionals involved in your pregnancy
Learn about the health professionals who may be involved in your pregnancy, such as midwives, doctors, obstetricians and allied health professionals.
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Understanding informed consent and your rights when having a baby
Informed consent is needed for all treatments or procedures, unless it is an emergency. Read on to learn more about informed consent in Australia.
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What is shared decision making?
Read about shared decision making in pregnancy, which means being actively involved in healthcare decisions to make the right choices for you.
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Choosing where to give birth
You can choose where to give birth. This could be at home, in a public or private hospital or in a birth unit. Learn more about making this choice.
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What does an obstetrician do?
Obstetricians are doctors with special training in pregnancy and birth. Learn about what obstetricians do, how much they cost and where to find one.
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Styes and chalazions in babies
Styes and chalazia can be worrying but normally heal on their own. Read on to learn how to identify them, and make your baby more comfortable.
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