What tools and resources does Pregnancy, Birth and Baby offer?

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is a national Australian Government service that supports expecting parents and parents of children from birth to 5 years of age. Its website offers several practical tools: a due date calculator, a health service finder, pregnancy and parenting infographics and videos, and newsletter subscriptions for pregnancy or newborn information. You can also speak directly to a maternal child health nurse by phone or video call, available 7am to midnight (AET), 7 days a week.

Due date calculator

Use the due date calculator to work out your expected due date. It is the site's main interactive tool for early pregnancy planning, and it sits alongside the general pregnancy and parenting content rather than requiring a separate account.

How to use it:

1. Go to the due date calculator page from the homepage.
2. Enter the information it asks for (typically a date from your pregnancy timeline).
3. Read the calculated due date it returns.

Expected result: an estimated due date you can use for planning appointments and leave. Treat it as an estimate, not a medical determination — confirm your dates with your care provider.

Health service finder

The find a health service tool lets you search for a GP, hospital, pharmacy or specialist anywhere in Australia. This is useful when you have moved, are travelling, or need a specific type of provider near you.

How to use it:

1. Open the find a health service page.
2. Search by the type of service you need and your location.
3. Review the results and contact the service directly to confirm availability, fees and whether you need a referral.

Common snag: listings tell you a service exists and where it is, but they do not confirm bulk billing, waiting times or appointment availability — always call ahead.

Infographics and videos

Pregnancy and parenting in pictures collects infographics and videos about pregnancy and parenting. This format suits people who prefer visual explanations over long text, and it covers topics across the pregnancy-to-preschool range.

Use these when you want a quick visual overview of a topic before or after reading the detailed articles, or when you need something easy to share with a partner or family member.

Newsletter subscriptions

You can subscribe to newsletters to get regular information and advice during your pregnancy or when your baby arrives. The sign-up lets you choose what you want to learn more about:

• My pregnancy — updates timed to pregnancy.
• My newborn — updates for when your baby arrives.

This is the lowest-effort way to receive ongoing, stage-matched information without checking the site yourself.

Speaking to a maternal child health nurse

Beyond the website tools, the service provides direct access to maternal child health nurses:

Use this when you have a question that the articles and tools do not answer, or when you want to talk through a concern with a nurse rather than search for it.

Which resource fits your situation

• You just found out you are pregnant → start with the due date calculator, then subscribe to the pregnancy newsletter.
• You need a local provider → use the health service finder, then call to confirm details.
• You prefer watching or scanning → browse the infographics and videos.
• You have an urgent question or concern → call or video call a maternal child health nurse during operating hours.

The site is designed as a self-service information hub backed by a nurse advice line, so most tasks can be completed directly on the website without creating an account.