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

The Australian Government funds the Australian Breastfeeding Association to deliver the National Breastfeeding Helpline and Livechat.

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

The MAIF Complaints Committee was disbanded when the MAIF Agreement expired on 28 February 2025. We appreciate being made aware of infant formula marketing while we work to develop mandatory controls on infant formula marketing.

Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

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, Disability and Ageing

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

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

Mater Research