The state of carrying an embryo or fetus in the uterus. Pregnancy begins once a fertilised egg implants in the uterus and typically lasts about 40 weeks from the last menstrual cycle, or until a miscarriage or abortion occurs.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work and recognise their ongoing connection to land, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.