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Having a healthy pregnancy Pregnancy Birth and Baby

Whenever you drink alcohol, it passes through the placenta and enters the baby’s bloodstream. Drinking alcohol increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Heavy drinking can lead to fetal alcohol … See more

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Guide to a healthy pregnancy Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBPlaying sport during pregnancy can have many benefits, but you need to be careful when choosing your sport and how you participate. Need further advice or guidance from our …

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Preconception health for women Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBiodine (150 micrograms per day) vitamin D — if your vitamin D level is low. iron — if you are iron deficient. vitamin B12 — if you are vegan or vegetarian. calcium — if you don't get …

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Your baby in the first few days Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBListen. The first few days of your baby's life are very exciting, and pretty tiring. A lot happens. Your new baby will need to sleep about 4 hours, feed and sleep some more. …

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Sperm health Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBKey facts. Having healthy sperm improves the chances of falling pregnant and the health of the baby. Sperm health is assessed by measuring 3 things: your sperm count, how your …

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Mental wellbeing during pregnancy Pregnancy Birth and …

WEBBoth partners can experience mental health conditions during the pregnancy (the 'antenatal' period), as well as after the birth (the 'postnatal' period). For some people, …

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Warning signs during pregnancy Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBAny time during pregnancy. Contact your doctor, midwife or hospital immediately if you have severe nausea or vomiting. bleeding from your vagina that is heavier than spotting. …

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Your physical and emotional wellbeing Pregnancy Birth …

WEBBy 6 to 8 weeks, you’ll start to get more organised. By 3 to 4 months, things will be more settled. Good ways to survive these early weeks include: Try and nap during the day …

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Swaddling your baby Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBSwaddling (wrapping a baby in a lightweight cloth to their shoulders) can help to calm a baby. It is thought that swaddling helps to recreate the restricted space of the uterus, …

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6-week postnatal check Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBThis is normally with either their maternity care provider or doctor. Sometimes there are benefits to being checked earlier than 6 weeks. The 6-week postpartum check is a …

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Infant health record Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBYour baby's infant health record is a coloured book that records important information about your baby's health, including their growth and development, vaccinations and health …

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Vaginal examinations in pregnancy and birth

WEBA vaginal examination is an internal physical examination done by a doctor or midwife. In most cases during pregnancy, this procedure helps your doctor or midwife to assess …

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Public versus private care during pregnancy

WEBNeed to talk? Call 1800 882 436. It's a free call with a maternal child health nurse. *call charges may apply from your mobile Is it an emergency?

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Support for parents Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBPregnancy and parenting information and support. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby: 1800 882 436 (free call), 7 days, and video call. Australian Breastfeeding Association: National …

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Family planning clinics Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBFamily planning clinics offer support for all reproductive and sexual healthcare needs. Pregnancy counselling is also available at family planning clinics. Women and men of all …

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Helping your baby grow from 0 to 5 years

WEBYou can help your baby grow and develop by providing a nurturing environment. This can help develop your baby's brain activity as they learn how to speak, move and interact …

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About Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBPregnancy, Birth and Baby provides free, non-judgemental emotional support and reassurance. We provide guidance on children’s growth, behaviour and development …

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Bonding with your baby Pregnancy Birth and Baby

WEBA bond between a baby and their caregiver is a strong emotional and physical connection. Bonding with your baby is important. It helps to make hormones and chemicals in the …

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Rhesus D negative in pregnancy

WEBIf your blood type is RhD negative and a small amount of your RhD positive baby’s blood enters your blood stream during pregnancy or birth, it can cause an immune response …

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