Women who slept on their back in later stages of their pregnancy had a higher risk of having a baby that was small for their gestational age.
Babies and Pregnancy
Why are some babies harder to settle and sleep?
Many new mothers will have difficulty settling their newborn to sleep, but for some the problems become so severe that residential parenting services are needed.
Antenatal care in Aboriginal communities
If you’ve found out you’re pregnant, it’s important to visit your Aboriginal medical service as soon as you can. They’ll make appointments so you’re seeing someone regularly throughout your pregnancy. These appointments are called antenatal appointments or antenatal care.
Early childhood – Aboriginal families
Your child is important to the whole community and we can all help them grow up strong, healthy and proud. The most important thing our children need is to feel loved, cared for and safe.
Falling pregnant again after still birth
Waiting a short time to conceive again after a stillbirth isn’t harmful for mother or baby, a new study finds.
Is there a link between caesareans and autism?
Researchers set out to determine if there are any links between caesarean delivery, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.
Could I pass coronavirus to my baby by breastfeeding?
Can you pass coronavirus, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, to your baby by breastfeeding?
What happens if I’m in self-isolation and I have to give birth?
If you’re in self-isolation and you have to give birth, what’s going to happen?
What if I test positive for coronavirus while pregnant?
If you test positive for COVID-19 while you’re pregnant, you will need to be quarantined.
What should I do if I think I’ve been exposed to the coronavirus?
What if you think you’ve been exposed to coronavirus?
