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This resource is for all women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. This book gives you information about how to look after yourself and your baby in pregnancy and the busy weeks after the birth. It’s about what to expect in labour and birth and how to make informed decisions about your care.

The book is also about your emotional wellbeing – this is part of a healthy pregnancy too. Like any big change in your life, having a baby can bring some anxiety and uncertainty. That’s why Having a baby covers some of the concerns you may have in pregnancy and early parenthood and how to get help if you need it.

[Source: NSW Ministry of Health 2012]