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As part of our commitment to all Queensland women and people who can fall pregnant being able to make their own reproductive health choices, Children by Choice has an abortion and contraception access assistance program.

This page is an overview of some health issues which can arise during pregnancy or can be exacerbated during this time. If you have an ongoing or serious medical condition you need to make sure your doctor is aware of your pregnancy, as some medications can have a negative impact on your developing pregnancy or on you while you’re pregnant.   This page is intended as a guide only, and you should always consult a medical professional for information about health during pregnancy.  

It is estimated that half of all pregnancies in Australia are unplanned and that half of those are terminated [1]; also that between one quarter and one third of Australian women will experience an abortion in their lifetime [2].

Before we jump into our training, we would first like to acknowledge First Nation Australians whose land we reside and work on. ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE ABORIGINAL LAND Women’s Health Tasmania acknowledges the traditional owners of the country throughout Tasmania and their continued connection to land and community. We recognise the two separate cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Women’s Health Tasmania recognises the dispossession of land and its ongoing effects on Aboriginal peoples today. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and apologise for the removal of children by white Australians.

From Daile Kelleher, CEO and Dr Nicola Sheeran, President

You might know you had unprotected sex or you might be worried that your contraception didn't work properly.