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Children and head injuries
Head injuries happen after any bump to the head. Find out about what to look for and do after head injuries in babies and young children.
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Injuries during pregnancy
There are many ways you can be injured during pregnancy. Learn what to do if you’re pregnant and have a fall, accident, burn, or other injury.
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Preventing falls for babies and children
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in babies and young children. Learn how to prevent falls and what to do if your child does have a fall.
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Birth injury (to the baby)
Giving birth in Australia is very safe, but sometimes during birth, the baby suffers an injury. Learn about birth injury causes, types and treatments.
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Birth injury (to the mother)
Birth injuries to the mother, such as perineal tears and pelvic floor damage can sometimes occur. Support and treatment is available.
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Shaken baby
Shaking your baby can cause serious brain damage. Find out what happens if you shake your baby and what to do if your baby does not stop crying.
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Your newborn baby’s health - head to toe
Read about your baby’s health from head to toe to help spot any problems early, and know when you need to seek health advice from a doctor or nurse.
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Safe sleep for babies
It is important to ensure an infants sleeping area is kept safe. Experts have identified certain things can help reduce the risk of death and injuries.
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Perineal tears
A perineal tear is an injury to the skin and/or muscle between the vagina and anus that can happen during birth. Learn how it's treated and how to reduce your risk.
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Water safety for babies and children
Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (two inches) of water. Drowning is silent so you won’t necessarily hear any noise or struggle.
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