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Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au) is a national Australian Government service that provides information and support for expecting parents and parents of children from birth to 5 years of age. It is useful if you are pregnant, preparing for a baby, or raising a child up to preschool age and want trusted Australian information, tools, or someone to talk to.
What the service covers
The site describes itself as Australia's leading pregnancy and baby website, supporting parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool. Its content is organised around four broad areas:
- Pregnancy
- Birth
- Being a parent
- Raising a child (up to 5 years of age)
It also has a dedicated Mental health and wellbeing section for looking after your mental health during this period.
Support from maternal child health nurses
A key feature is direct access to maternal child health nurses, provided as part of the national Australian Government service.
| Contact method | Availability |
|---|---|
| Phone | 7am to midnight (AET), 7 days a week — call 1800 882 436 |
| Video call | 7am to midnight (AET), 7 days a week — start a video call to speak face-to-face |
This is the option to use when you want to ask a question or talk something through with a nurse rather than only read information.
Tools and resources on the site
- 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 and advice during pregnancy or when your baby arrives, choosing topics such as "My pregnancy" or "My newborn".
Who it is for
Use this site if you are:
- Pregnant or planning for a baby and want Australian-specific guidance.
- A parent of a child from birth to 5 years and looking for information on raising them.
- Looking for a helpline or video call with a maternal child health nurse.
- Trying to locate a health service, such as a GP, hospital, pharmacy or specialist, in Australia.
If you need information beyond pregnancy and the preschool years, or you are outside Australia, this service is unlikely to be the right fit.