Pregnancy, birth and baby resources
COVID-19 vaccine information for pregnancy and breastfeeding – Easy Read
Fact sheet
A fact sheet about the COVID-19 vaccine for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding in Easy Read format.
National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Strategic Action Plan 2018-2028 – Three-year implementation review
Report
This report shares review findings of the National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Strategic Action Plan 2018-2028 implementation. The review’s aim is to inform the Australian Government if the plan is on-track to achieving its goals.
National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Strategic Action Plan 2018-2028 – Three-year implementation review
Report
This report shares review findings of the National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Strategic Action Plan 2018-2028 implementation. The review’s aim is to inform the Australian Government if the plan is on-track to achieving its goals.
Monitoring and evaluation services for Woman-centred care – Strategic directions for Australian maternity services
Report
This report outlines existing activities and outcomes under the Woman-centred Care Strategy.
Screening tests for your new baby – Tasmania
Brochure
Tasmanian Health Service information brochure explaining how newborn bloodspot screening works in Tasmania.
Maternal vaccinations consumer brochure
Brochure
This brochure provides information about the recommended vaccines available free for pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program.
Review of the MAIF Agreement – Terms of reference
Terms of reference
These terms of reference outline the review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement. The review's purpose is to examine whether the MAIF Agreement remains effective.
The National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan Annual report 1, 2022
Report
This plan provides jurisdictions with the flexibility to implement actions tailored to local contexts.
National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan (NSAIP) – Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 2022-2030
Strategy or framework
The National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan focuses on reducing stillbirths experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, some culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women, women living in remote areas, women under 20 and women who have had a previous stillbirth.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a woman's perspective (Verity)
Training
Verity, who is expecting her first child, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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COVID-19 vaccination – Video – Dr Marilyn Clarke explains how vaccines work, and why pregnant women should get the COVID-19 vaccine
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In this video, Worimi woman, obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Marilyn Clarke describes how COVID-19 vaccines work, and explains why it’s important for pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a woman's perspective (Alex)
Training
Alex, a new mother, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a midwife's perspective
Training
Midwife Kelly Langford shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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GP discussing pregnancy and alcohol with women (best practice example)
Training
This best practice example shows a general practitioner (GP) using the 5As approach (ask, assess, advise, assist and arrange) to talk about pregnancy and alcohol with a pregnant woman. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Midwife discussing pregnancy and alcohol with women (best practice example)
Training
This best practice example shows a midwife using the 5As approach (ask, assess, advise, assist and arrange) to talk about pregnancy and alcohol with a pregnant woman. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a woman's perspective (Olivia)
Training
Olivia, who is expecting her second child, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Three steps to your healthy pregnancy and bub
Presentation
This videos outlines 3 steps to your healthy pregnancy. It provides information on eating well, staying active and looking after your wellbeing during pregnancy.
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Top 3 questions – Flu vaccination & pregnancy with Professor Alison McMillan
Presentation
Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, answers the top three questions across our channels.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – the Australian Medical Association's perspective
Training
Dr Steve Hambleton, a former Australian Medical Association president, talks about and supports the Women Want to Know initiative. He encourages all health professionals to discuss the risks of alcohol with pregnant women.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a GP's perspective
Training
General practitioner (GP) Barri Phatarfod shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
Screening tests for your new baby – South Australia
Brochure
South Australia Pathology brochure explaining how newborn bloodspot screening works in South Australia.
Operational guidelines for milk banks in Australia and New Zealand
Guideline
The guidelines outline the principles for processing donated human milk to reduce or eliminate pathogens while retaining nutrition.
Guidelines developed by the former Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula related to financial incentives (clause 7c)
Guideline
This Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee guidance document aims to help interpret clause 7c of the MAIF Agreement, which relates to financial or material inducement to promote infant formulas.
Annual report of the MAIF Agreement Complaints Committee 2020–21
Report
This 2020–21 annual report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee contains information about complaints the committee received in relation to the MAIF Agreement.
Handling procedure for complaints of alleged breaches of the MAIF Agreement – Flowchart
Procedure
Handling procedure for complaints of alleged breaches of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers (MAIF) Agreement
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