Have you had unprotected sex? What about pregnancy testing? What are the other signs of pregnancy? What are your options?
Pregnancy - getting on with it How will your body change? What about emotional changes? What healthcare will you need? How do you know if something is wrong? Staying healthy during pregnancy Antenatal classes Getting ready at home Going to hospital What happens during labour & birth?
What about the dad? Sex during & after pregnancy Keeping up with friends Better relationships through communication Feeling good about yourself Family violence
Money matters Housing & accommodation Legal matters
Continuing your education Working
After the birth Breast & bottle feeding Baby safety Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Getting help in the Yarra Ranges area Useful internet links What does this mean? Glossary References About this site

 

Planned or unplanned, pregnancy can be a major change in your life.  There are choices to be made - things to consider.  But where to start?  Who to talk to?

This website is a good starting point.  It includes answers to questions you are most likely to ask - and some you might not have even thought of.  It also points you to some helpful support services, most of which are just a phone call away.

For confidential pregnancy advice and support in the Yarra Ranges contact:

Yarra Valley Community Health
1300 130 381

Connections Child Youth and Family Services
9871 0233

Shire of Yarra Ranges Youth Services
9294 6716

Translation and Interpreting Service
13 14 50

Connections' Starting Out Program - a program for young pregnant women

Pregnant? What are your options?