Pregnancy, birth and baby resources
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.
National Framework for Neonatal Hearing Screening
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.
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.
First foods
This Get Up & Grow booklet provides information to parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children about introducing solid foods to babies aged about 6 months.
Infant formula booklet
This Get Up & Grow booklet provides information to parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children about infant formula.
Breastfeeding – strong mums strong babies
This Get Up & Grow booklet provides information to parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children about breastfeeding.
Review of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (Phase 2)
This report presents the main findings of market research carried out in 2011–2012 to evaluate the success of phase 2 of the bowel cancer screening campaign.
Medicines to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people stop smoking – health workers guide
This guide is for health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to quit smoking. It has information on medicines that can help quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
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