Pregnancy, birth and baby resources
Nutrition advice during pregnancy
This fact sheet provides information on eating well during pregnancy.
Supporting someone who is pregnant
This fact sheet provides information on how to support someone who is pregnant.
National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan
This is the first national plan to strategically address the issue of stillbirth in Australia. The primary goal is to reduce stillbirth rates in Australia by 20% or more within the next 5 years.
Guidance document for interpretation of the MAIF Agreement – Appropriate age range on infant formula labels (clauses 5a and 9b)
This Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee guidance document aims to help interpret clauses 5a and 9b of the MAIF Agreement, which relate to appropriate age range on infant formula labels.
Annual report of the MAIF Agreement Complaints Committee 2019–20
This 2019–20 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.
MAIF Complaints Committee – Terms of reference
These terms of reference outline the functions and responsibilities of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Complaints Committee. The committee reviews complaints made against members of the MAIF Agreement.
Woman-centred care: Strategic directions for Australian maternity services
This document outlines a national strategy to support the delivery of maternity services to women, from conception until 12 months after the pregnancy or birth.
Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy: 2019 and beyond
This strategy aims to guide Australian Government, and state, territory and local government policies and programs so that they effectively support parents and their babies throughout their breastfeeding journey.
Stillbirth research and education
Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee on Stillbirth Research and Education Report.
Annual report of the MAIF Agreement Complaints Committee 2018–19
This 2018–19 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.
Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy – Report on stakeholder consultations, October 2018
This report presents the key themes from online public consultation on the draft Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy, from 22 May to 18 June 2018.
National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Strategic Action Plan 2018–2028
This plan aims to reduce the incidence and impact of FASD in Australia. This will improve the quality of life for people living with FASD. The Plan identifies 4 national priorities and is for the period 2018 to 2028.
Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement complaint form
Use this form to lodge complaints about alleged breaches of the MAIF Agreement.
ATAGI clinical advice for immunisation providers regarding maternal vaccination through the NIP
This resource provides clinical advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding the use of vaccines for pregnant women.
Newborn Bloodspot Screening – National Policy Framework
The Newborn Bloodspot Screening National Policy Framework guides the national policies needed to support the ongoing success of newborn bloodspot screening in Australia.
Community attitude research on influenza vaccination – Quantitative research report
Research reports on quantitative research conducted on community attitudes and behaviours regarding the influenza vaccine.
Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy – Report on stakeholder consultations, October 2017
This report summarises the finding from consultations held in April and May 2017 to inform the development of an enduring National Breastfeeding Strategy.
Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula Tribunal 2015–2016
2015–2016 Annual Report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula
Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010–2015 – final progress report
This report outlines the progress that has been made across the 10 action areas for the Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010–2015.
2010 implementation plan for the Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010–2015
This plan outlines the staged approach to the implementation of the Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010–2015.
Bladder and bowel problems in pregnancy
Bladder and bowel control problems are not uncommon in pregnancy. This fact sheet looks at the causes of these problems and what you can do to avoid them.
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GP discussing pregnancy and alcohol with women (best practice example)
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.
Donor human milk banking in Australia – issues and background paper
This paper describes human milk banking in Australia, and current international and Australian approaches to managing milk banks. It has been prepared in response to an action area of the Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010–2015.
Infant formula
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides information to parents about safely giving formula to their baby.
Breastfeeding and returning to work
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides tips on continuing to breastfeed after returning to work.
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