Pregnancy, birth and baby resources
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a woman's perspective (Verity)
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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Pregnancy and alcohol – a GP's perspective
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
South Australia Pathology brochure explaining how newborn bloodspot screening works in South Australia.
Operational guidelines for milk banks in Australia and New Zealand
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)
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
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
Handling procedure for complaints of alleged breaches of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers (MAIF) Agreement
Guidance document for interpretation of the MAIF Agreement – Electronic media
This Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee guidance document aims to help interpret information related to electronic media in the MAIF Agreement.
Guidance document for interpretation of the MAIF Agreement – Scientific and factual information provided to healthcare professionals (clause 7a)
This Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee guidance document aims to help interpret clause 7a of the MAIF Agreement, which relates to scientific and factual information provided to healthcare professionals.
Guidance document for interpretation of the MAIF Agreement – general public and parents and or carers (clause 5a)
This Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee guidance document aims to help interpret clause 5a of the MAIF Agreement, which relates to the general public, parents and carers.
Guidance document for interpretation of the MAIF Agreement – Information and education (clause 4)
This Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee guidance document aims to help interpret clause 4 of the MAIF Agreement, which relates to information and education.
Supporting someone who is pregnant
This fact sheet provides information on how to support someone who is pregnant.
Nutrition advice during pregnancy
This fact sheet provides information on eating well during pregnancy.
Physical activity advice during pregnancy
This fact sheet provides information on staying active during pregnancy.
Preparing for your healthy pregnancy
This fact sheet provides information and tips on preparing for a healthy pregnancy.
Your Healthy Pregnancy brochure
This brochure includes information on eating well and staying active during pregnancy.
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.
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