DHA is also found in fish, so adding low-mercury fish to your diet is beneficial for you and your baby. Apps like myHealthyPregnancy can help you track appointments, educate yourself and provide other tools that will be useful throughout your pregnancy. If you have pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding at any time during your pregnancy, call your clinic immediately.
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On this page What is a GP? Where to seek help Related information on Australian websites Your doctor, also known as a general practitioner GP , is likely to be the first health professional you see when you become pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant.
What is a GP? Your first appointment You should visit your GP if you find out, or suspect, that you are pregnant. Planning your antenatal care and birth Antenatal care refers to the care you will receive during your pregnancy. Your choices usually depend on: where you live for example, whether you live in a city or in a rural area whether you have private health insurance and wish to choose your own obstetrician your age, health and beliefs Your choice will affect whether your regular check-ups and scans during your pregnancy are done by your GP or by a midwife or obstetrician.
Monitoring your health and your baby's health Your GP will check your overall health and ask you about your medical history. Your GP's role in pregnancy Some GPs can be involved in antenatal care in a 'shared care arrangement' which is more common in rural areas. How much does a GP cost? Where to seek help If you have any questions about your pregnancy, your health or the health of your baby and your GP isn't available, you can call Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on to speak to a maternal child health nurse.
Back To Top. Read about dealing with feelings and relationships in pregnancy. The seasonal flu vaccine is offered if you are pregnant and at any stage of pregnancy. If you are pregnant and catch the flu virus, you are at an increased risk of complications and flu-related hospital admissions.
Find out about the flu jab and pregnancy. Talk to a GP or midwife if you're unsure about which vaccinations you should have. You may also find the information from Sex Wise about being pregnant and not knowing what to do is helpful in explaining the choices you have. Page last reviewed: 25 October Next review due: 25 October Home Pregnancy Finding out you're pregnant Back to Finding out you're pregnant.
Finding out you're pregnant. Important: Coronavirus COVID update If you're well, it's really important you go to all your appointments and scans for the health of you and your baby. Video: sex during pregnancy This video explores the myths surrounding sex during pregnancy. Media last reviewed: 2 December Media review due: 2 December
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