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Mum2BMoodBooster - online program

Mum2BMoodBooster from PIRI is an evidence-based treatment for depression during pregnancy. Mum2BMoodBooster is a free online program designed to help women recover from antenatal depression.

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Medicine and poisons safety in the home

Learn how to make your home a safer place for children by reducing the risk of poisoning and what do if your child swallows a poison.

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Smoking and vaping during pregnancy

Find out how smoking and vaping can affect your fertility and pregnancy. Quitting smoking will give your baby the best start in life.

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Managing period pain

Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) can make it difficult to enjoy your normal activities. Learn how to manage painful periods and when to see your doctor.

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Children, vitamins and minerals

Kids often don’t need vitamin or mineral supplements. Learn more about giving your child the vitamins and minerals they need through a balanced diet.

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Food cravings during pregnancy

Food cravings are sudden urges to eat a particular type of food. They are a real phenomenon and affect many females during pregnancy.

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Gastroenteritis in babies

Gastroenteritis (gastro) is an infection of your baby’s digestive system. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of gastro in infants.

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Vitamins and supplements during pregnancy

Folic acid, iodine and vitamin D supplements are recommended during pregnancy. But a healthy diet will provide all the other nutrients that you need.

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About the placenta

The placenta develops inside the uterus (womb) during pregnancy. It gives your baby nutrients and oxygen. Find out more about the placenta here.

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Glossary of pregnancy and labour

Glossary of common terms and abbreviations used in pregnancy and labour.

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