Your antenatal care decisions begin the moment you find out you’re pregnant. There are many tests that may be performed during your pregnancy, we provide you with an overview of these to help you make an informed choice. The information here will help you to make informed choices regarding your health care and the birth of your baby and what you can expect during your check-ups and the delivery of your baby. Our Huggies Ideal Birth Plan will help you to prepare for the birth of your baby.

Pregnancy Jargon

Familiarize yourself with some pregnancy lingo and make sense of your Doctors notes.

Common Checks

Throughout your pregnancy, you'll have regular antenatal appointments to check you and your baby are well.

Special Checks

There are special tests available that provide information on the development of your baby.

Assisted Labour

What happens if my labour is not progressing well? Will I need a forceps delivery?

Preparing for Labour

Read here for some background on what you can do to prepare for your labour and birth.

Starting Labour yourself

Here are some tips to get your labour started.

Week by Week GuidePreparing for Baby