Pregnancy, birth and baby resources
Maternal RSV case study Amira – social media tile
Digital image
Social media tile about Amira and her experience with RSV and maternal vaccinations.
Maternal RSV case study – Linh
Case study
A fictional case study on Linh, who is pregnant and looking to give her baby the best start to life by getting the maternal RSV vaccination to protect her baby from birth.
Maternal RSV case study – Mei-Ling
Case study
A fictional case study on Mei-Ling, who is pregnant and her choice to get the maternal RSV vaccination to protect her baby from birth after researching RSV and maternal vaccinations.
Maternal RSV case study – Amira
Case study
A fictional case study on Amira, who is expecting her first child and her choice to get the maternal RSV vaccination to protect her baby from birth with support from her doctor and family.
Maternal RSV case study – Eliza and Shannon
Case study
Eliza and Shannon share their experience with RSV and getting maternal vaccinations to protect their baby from birth.
First Nations Maternal RSV Fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information on what Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is and protecting baby from birth through maternal vaccination.
Maternal RSV postcard
Poster
This postcard provides information on what Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is and protecting baby from birth through maternal vaccination.
Evaluation of the Preterm Birth Prevention Program – Interim Report
Report
The Interim evaluation of the National Preterm Birth Prevention Program examines the implementation, reach, safety and early outcomes of the National Preterm Birth Prevention Program.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) maternal vaccination consumer fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information to consumers on the maternal RSV vaccine and infant RSV immunisation products.
Maternal vaccinations brochure
Brochure
This brochure provides information about the recommended vaccines available free for pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program.
RSV expert video with Dr Linny Kimly Phuong
Story
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.
Maternal vaccinations – How vaccines work (Animation)
Story
In this animated video, you’ll learn how vaccines work and how vaccination during pregnancy protects your baby from birth. Vaccines for flu, whooping cough and RSV are recommended.
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) summary of ethical considerations and social acceptability of NBS for females
Report
This publication presents a summary of the work undertaken to examine the ethical considerations and social acceptability of screening X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) in female newborns.
National FASD Advisory Group Communique – 25 February 2026
Meeting minutes
This document provides an update from the National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Advisory Group after their meeting in February 2026.
Review of Marketing of Infant Formula by Retailers Final Report
Report
This report presents the findings of the review by Nous Group on the marketing of infant formula by retailers in Australia.
Now is a great time to quit – pregnancy poster
Poster
The best way to protect you and your baby is to stop smoking and vaping.
National Framework for Newborn Hearing Screening
Policy, strategy or framework
This framework outlines Australia's national approach to screening all babies for hearing impairment, to ensure they can access early intervention and minimise the impact of hearing impairment.
First Nations maternal vaccinations fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women about free vaccines during pregnancy.
The National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan Annual report 4, 2025
Report
This is the fourth Annual Report for the monitoring and evaluation of the National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan (Stillbirth Action Plan).
Newborn Bloodspot Screening Open Call
Advertisement
Newborn bloodspot screening programs improve the health of babies by identifying those at risk of developing serious conditions. An open call inviting the public to identify conditions for consideration for screening was open from 14 October 2025 and closed on 14 January 2026.
Fact sheet – Types of Pregnancy Care
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines some of the different types of pregnancy care available in Australia.
Fact sheet – Pregnancy Timeline
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides a general guide to the standard appointments, tests and check-ups you should expect during a healthy pregnancy.
Fact sheet – Health Tests During Your Pregnancy
Fact sheet
This fact sheet describes some common tests you’ll be offered during pregnancy to help you understand what they involve and what to expect.
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