Mother and newborn health checks

Your health after pregnancy

Your health professional will check your health and wellbeing. Your health professional is there to support you and help you adjust. Talk to them about any physical or emotional concerns you have.

Your baby’s health

Your baby needs regular checks with your child health nurse or doctor to keep track of their development. You’ll get a Child Health Record when they’re born that your nurse or doctor will use for each appointment. The Child Health Record is often called a blue, red, green or purple book, depending on the colour of the book in your state or territory.

Find out more about regular health checks for your baby on the Pregnancy, Birth and Baby website.

State and territory help

Go to maternal and child health services for your state or territory for more information or to book in. These links will take you away from myGov.