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Pregnancy, parenting, and COVID-19

Information for pregnant women and parents on how to keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.

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Birth in the time of COVID-19 - podcast

Listen to Dianne Zalitis, midwife and Clinical Lead at Pregnancy, Birth and Baby, talk to Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt about being pregnant and having your baby during COVID-19.

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COVID-19 and kids

Here's what you should know about COVID-19 and children, including symptoms, how to treat COVID-19, getting vaccinated and how to explain the virus to children.

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COVID-19 and pregnancy

Information about COVID-19, how it affects your pregnancy and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Testing positive to COVID-19 while pregnant

Information and advice for pregnant women who test positive to COVID-19 during their pregnancy.

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Home birth

Speak to your health professional if you’re considering a homebirth. If you are healthy and your pregnancy is low risk, you may have options.

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