Acupuncture is great for hayfever too if you don't want to take any pills.

I was concerned about whether I should go to one of the city hospitals due to my relative 'old age' but my gynae and GP said, not don't worry about it. I'm going to Mitcham Private (any day now!!) from Blackburn but Knox and Waverley private also have good reps. I must admit that I feel comforted that the hospital is only 5 mins away and having visited my SIL at the new Mercy a couple of weeks ago, I like the idea of a smaller, more personal environment.

Get onto booking an OB - I was 5wks 3 days when I tried to book and as I'm due at the end of the month most of them were already booked out.

Re your iron issue - I agree that you should talk to your dr about this. I take a multi from my naturopath that doesn't contain any iron - Tresos-B.

Congratulations, welcome and good luck with your exciting journey!