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Travelling with kids

Travelling with your child can sometimes be challenging. It helps to plan for your travel and give yourself a longer time to get there.

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Travel and pregnancy

With the proper precautions, and armed with information on when to travel, vaccinations and insurance, most women can travel safely well into their pregnancy.

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Air travel with babies and children

Travelling with your baby or child by plane can be challenging, but with planning and these tips, you can ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

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Car travel with babies and children

Long car journeys with a baby or toddler are challenging. Safety preparation, when to travel, breaks, and packing tips help create a comfortable trip.

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Pregnancy help when overseas

In most cases, you can safely travel while you’re pregnant. Find out here how to prepare for overseas travel, and what to pack, and how to get help.

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You and your baby's wellbeing

Looking after yourself during your pregnancy, both physically and mentally, is very important. Emotionally, you will be going through a lot of changes as your pregnancy progresses.

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Health services for rural families

Learn more about rural health services such as the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme, telehealth, access to hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth care.

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Car and road safety for babies and children

Babies and children need to use car seats or seatbelts that are properly fitted and suited to their age and size when travelling in a car.

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Pregnancy at week 21

At week 21, you should consider whether to do any travel since you may not be able to for much longer in your pregnancy.

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Vaginal discharge during pregnancy

Almost all women have more vaginal discharge in pregnancy as it helps prevent any infections travelling up from the vagina to the womb.

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