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Planning for birth

In this section you will find information on vaginal birth and caesarean section. There is also information on pain relief options, induction of labour and other potential outcomes from birthing babies.

What to bring to hospital
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Reducing risk of stillbirth
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Group B Streptococcus (GBS) screening test
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Planned birth at Grampians Health

Every Weeks Counts
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Charter of healthcare rights
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Support persons on the maternity unit
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Caesarean Section

Caesarean section - RANZCOG
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Anaesthesia for caesarean section
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Elective caesarean section
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Vaginal birth

Anaesthesia for birth
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Pain relief comparison guide
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Reducing third and forth degree perineal tears
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Postpartum haemorrhage
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Vaginal birth after caesarean
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Induction of labour
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External cephalic version (ECV) - turning a breech baby
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Epidural pain relief in labour
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Remifentanil patient controlled analgesia
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Induction of labour
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Assisted birth
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Newborn

Infant Hepatitis B vaccine
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Newborn bloodspot screening
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Vitamin K for newborn babies
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Your baby's hearing screen
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Planning for birth