Pregnancy, birth and baby resources

Links to our resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – related to pregnancy, birth and baby.

Pregnancy, birth and baby resources

Healthdirect’s Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Service Review report

The Cube Group and the Department evaluated the Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (PBB) service. Delivered by Healthdirect Australia, PBB is a national service providing support and information for expecting mothers and parents, families, and carers of children from birth to 5 years of age.

RSV maternal vaccinations community kit

This kit includes information and communication resources you can share with your community to raise awareness about the risks of RSV in young children and the benefits of vaccination during pregnancy.
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RSV expert video with Dr Linny Kimly Phuong

Infectious diseases paediatrician Dr Linny explains what RSV is and answers frequently asked questions. Talk to your health professional about getting your free RSV vaccine.
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Maternal vaccinations – RSV

Getting vaccinated against RSV between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy protects your newborn baby against respiratory syncytical virus (RSV). Yarn to your midwife or health worker about getting your free RSV vaccination.
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Maternal vaccinations – Flu

Flu vaccines have been around for decades and help protect you and your bub from serious illness. Yarn to your midwife or health worker about getting your free flu vaccination.
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Maternal vaccinations – Whooping cough

Getting a safe and free whooping cough vaccination between 20 and 32 weeks of pregnancy helps protect bubbas from whooping cough while they're still too young to get vaccinated themselves. Yarn to your midwife or health worker about getting your free whooping c

Maternal vaccinations poster

This poster provides information about maternal vaccinations under the National Immunisation Program.
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