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Pregnancy and Postnatal Care

Evidence-based clinical recommendations for everyone who needs or works in pregnancy and postnatal care

Pregnancy
Guidelines

Evidence-based clinical guidelines updated with the latest pregnancy care research
Australian Pregnancy Care
Guidelines (Version 6.0)

Communicable diseases   NEW / UPDATED

Postnatal
Guidelines

Evidence-based clinical guidelines updated with the latest postnatal care research
Australian Postnatal Care
Guidelines (Version 6.0)

Topics
Under Review

Continuously reviewing new evidence to update recommendations and address new priority questions

We are currently reviewing evidence to develop recommendations to guide practice in areas including:

  • Prevention of iron deficiency anaemia
  • Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, E, D, calcium, magnesium and folate
  • Screening for gestational diabetes
  • Screening for infections (Group B streptococcus, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis, asymptomatic bacteriuria)
  • Gestational age determination
  • Smoking, vaping and substance misuse
  • Care after a birth experienced as traumatic
  • Family violence
  • Bereavement support

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