Before your baby arrives

Find out about payments, vaccinations and check ups during pregnancy, and what Medicare helps with.

Tasks to complete

Before your baby arrives checklist
This list can help with tasks you’ll need to complete before your baby arrives.

Find out how Medicare helps with fertility treatment, getting pregnancy check ups and mental health.

Getting help to conceive
If you need fertility treatment or IVF, you may be able to claim money back from Medicare.
Pregnancy care
Find out what Medicare helps with during your pregnancy and getting higher Medicare benefits.
Vaccinations and your health information
Find out about vaccinations during pregnancy and using My Health Record for your health information.
Mental health during pregnancy
If you need help, there are support services you can contact and Medicare pays for 3 counselling sessions.

Find out about payments you may get when your baby arrives and taking leave from work.

Payments to claim when having a baby
Find out about payments you can get when your baby arrives and when to start your claim.
Talking with your employer about leave
Before your baby arrives, you should talk to your employer about leave you’re going to take.

Page last updated: 14 November 2024