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Online safety for parents

Your online posts could impact your child's privacy and safety. Use these tips to protect your family when you use the internet and social media.

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Internet and kids

Read more on how much time is appropriate to spend on the internet for your child and tips to minimise dangers.

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Facebook Forums

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby's Facebook Forums are a way for you to ask our maternal child health nurses a question during one of our live events.

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COVID-19 and kids

Here's what you should know about COVID-19, including the symptoms, how to self-isolate or practise social distancing, and how to explain the virus to children.

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Dealing with bullying

Learn how to recognise the signs of bullying and how you can help your child.

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Surviving physical distancing with babies and small children

Staying home and physical distancing is an important way to reduce the risk of catching COVID-19 (coronavirus). Learn how to survive physical distancing with your baby or small children.

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Body image after having a baby

Your body can change in many ways during pregnancy and after you have given birth, but there are ways you can help your body recover and get used to the new you.

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Webinars for health professionals

Informative webinars for health professionals on how Pregnancy, Birth and Baby can support you and your patients.

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Raising a child when your family is overseas

Find the support and advice you need to help you raise your child if your family is living overseas.

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Experiencing a pregnancy loss

Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy can be devastating. Remember, pregnancy loss is more common than you probably think – and it’s not your fault. This article aims to help you deal with the many emotions you will be feeling.

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