Conditions of Use
Australia’s leading pregnancy and baby website, supporting parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool. Discover more about pregnancy, birth, being a parent and raising a child.
Forms part of healthdirect helpline services.
General Helpline services – 1800 022 222
Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting – 1800 882 436
Availability
The healthdirect helpline (1800 022 222), known as NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in all Australian states and territories except Queensland.
(Please see 13 HEALTH listing for Queensland health helpline details)
About
If you are seeking general advice and support about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting up to five years, call Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on 1800 882 436.
•    You should not call healthdirect in an emergency, or if you have a health condition that may required diagnosis and treatment by a doctor
•   healthdirect may direct you to local health services if required
•   healthdirect is a national service, however, calls from Victoria and Queensland will be transferred to their respective nurse triage services.
•   Calls from landlines are free, but mobile call charges may apply
