Pregnancy, birth and baby resources
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Maternal vaccinations – RSV
Getting vaccinated against RSV between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy protects your newborn baby against respiratory syncytical virus (RSV). Yarn to your midwife or health worker about getting your free RSV vaccination.
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 to protect bub in pregnancy – First Nations maternal vaccinations poster
Download this poster and display in your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health clinics or medical centres.
Maternal vaccinations poster
This poster provides information about maternal vaccinations under the National Immunisation Program.
Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) complaint outcomes list for previous financial years
This document contains a summary of Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) complaint outcomes from financial year 2023–24.
Australian Government response to the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Senate Inquiry
This report is the Australian Government response to the recommendations made by the Senate Community Affairs References Committee.
Newborn bloodspot screening variant fact sheet
The list of variants for sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia and other hemoglobinopathies are captured in this resource.
Evaluation of the Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP) – Evaluation Reports 2021–24
This evaluation captures AFPP outcomes and it’s impact on the health and wellbeing of participating families, and identifies areas for improvement.
Annual Report of the MAIF Agreement Complaints Committee 2023–2024
The Annual Report 2023–2024 of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee contains information about the function of the committee and complaints received in relation to the MAIF Agreement.
The National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan Annual report 3, 2024
This is the third Annual Report for the monitoring and evaluation of the National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan (Stillbirth Action Plan). The report looks at the implementation of tasks in the Stillbirth Action Plan that contribute to the overarching goals.
Annual report of the MAIF Agreement Complaints Committee 2021–22
This 2021-22 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.
Annual report of the MAIF Agreement Complaints Committee 2022–23
This 2022-23 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.
The National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan Annual report 2, 2023
This plan provides jurisdictions with the flexibility to implement actions tailored to local contexts.
National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan - Evaluation Report 2023
The First Evaluation Report 2023 relates to the other reports published by Nous Group on the National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan.
COVID-19 vaccine information for pregnancy and breastfeeding – Easy Read
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
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
This report outlines existing activities and outcomes under the Woman-centred Care Strategy.
Screening tests for your new baby – Tasmania
Tasmanian Health Service information brochure explaining how newborn bloodspot screening works in Tasmania.
Review of the MAIF Agreement – 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
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
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 – the Australian Medical Association's perspective
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 woman's perspective (Alex)
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 woman's perspective (Olivia)
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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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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Midwife discussing pregnancy and alcohol with women (best practice example)
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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