Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
Need more information?
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the surface of the eye. It is very common in young children and it can be highly contagious. Learn more here.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Sticky eye
'Sticky eye' occurs when your baby's tear duct gets blocked so the eye becomes very watery and produces a discharge. It's wise to get a doctor to check it out.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Having a baby in the ACT
Find out what you need to know about having a baby in the ACT.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Childhood rashes - Eczema
Eczema is a common chronic skin condition in children. Typically, eczema is characterised by an itchy rash that comes and goes. Eczema is not contagious but does tend to run in families and commonly first appears in early childhood.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Rubella and pregnancy
If you catch rubella while pregnant, it can be dangerous for your baby. Learn about the rubella symptoms, how to protect yourself against infection.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Choosing where to give birth
Advice on choosing where to give birth, including a midwifery unit or birth centre, hospital or at home, and what to expect from private and public care.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Chlamydia and pregnancy
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting both males and females. Chlamydia can cause complications in pregnancy.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Measles and pregnancy
Find out about measles and pregnancy, if measles could affect your unborn baby, and what to do if you've had contact with someone who has measles.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Measles in babies and children
Find out about the symptoms of measles, how to help prevent your child catching measles, and how to treat them at home if they get measles.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website