Pregnancy, birth and baby contacts

The 'Alcohol. Think Again' website provides resources and information about the effects of alcohol on your health. There is information for parents, young people, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Alcohol. Think Again

This helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by trained volunteer counsellors who can provide reassurance, give you knowledge about how breastfeeding works and help you to overcome common hurdles.

Australian Breastfeeding Association

A not-for-profit organisation providing support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent

The FASD Hub provides information about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). You can browse a directory of health services and providers with FASD expertise and find details about FASD training for professionals and providers.

FASD Hub Australia

Call this number to speak to a registered nurse about your health concerns. It can help if you're not sure if you should see a doctor or manage your condition at home. The healthdirect helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Healthdirect Australia

Contact us for information about the MAIF Complaints Committee or to lodge a complaint about a participant in the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement.

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

The Molly Wardaguga Research Centre began in April 2019. It is dedicated to the late Molly Wardaguga, Burarra Elder, Aboriginal midwife, senior Aboriginal health worker and founding member of the Malabam Health Board in Maningrida, Arnhem Land.

Charles Darwin University

Contact the National Maternity Project for more information about the National Maternity Workforce Strategy.

New South Wales Government Department of Health

Contact the National Maternity Project for more information about the development of the National Maternity Workforce Strategy.

Queensland Government Department of Health

Contact us for more information about newborn bloodspot screening policy.

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

PANDA supports individuals and families to help them recover from perinatal anxiety and depression.

PANDA

You can call this hotline to speak to a maternal child health nurse for advice and guidance. Hours are from 7 am to midnight (AEST/EADT), 7 days a week (including public holidays).

Healthdirect Australia

Pregnant Pause provides support to help you and your loved ones go alcohol-free during pregnancy. Having support can make it much easier to stop drinking and give your child the best possible start in life.

Pregnant Pause

Leading national research, resources and evidence-based advice dedicated to preventing stillbirth and improving health and social outcomes for women

Mater Research