How can I speak to a maternal child health nurse through Pregnancy, Birth and Baby?

You can speak to a maternal child health nurse through Pregnancy, Birth and Baby by phone or video call. The service is available 7am to midnight (AET), 7 days a week. Call 1800 882 436 for the phone option, or start a video call if you prefer to speak face-to-face.

This is a national Australian Government service for expecting parents and parents of children from birth to 5 years of age.

Ways to contact a nurse

Both options connect you with a maternal child health nurse. Choose the phone line if you want a quick conversation, or the video call if you would rather speak face-to-face.

Who the service is for

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby supports parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool. You can use the nurse line if you are:

• Expecting a baby
• A parent of a child from birth to 5 years of age

What else the website offers

Beyond the nurse line, the site includes tools and information you can use alongside a call:

• Due date calculator — work out your due date
• Pregnancy and parenting in pictures — infographics and videos about pregnancy and parenting
• Find a health service — search for a GP, hospital, pharmacy or specialist anywhere in Australia
• Newsletters — subscribe for regular information during pregnancy or when your baby arrives, choosing topics such as "My pregnancy" or "My newborn"

Before you call

Have your questions ready and, if relevant, note your baby's age or your stage of pregnancy. If you are looking for a local GP, hospital, pharmacy or specialist rather than advice from a nurse, use the "Find a health service" search instead.