2. Pregnancy and parenting support groups - Australia

Being a new parent can be isolating, but there are a number of support groups available to help you connect with others just like you.

In this episode, we discuss some of the support group options which are available to new and expecting parents in Australia. Some of them are virtual/online, and others are face to face (covid permitting).

Useful links:

1. How to Mum 101 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1037660380037491
2. Baby Centre: https://www.babycenter.com.au/c25000183/birth-clubs
3. Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA): https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
4. Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA): https://www.amba.org.au/
5. State family health services:

• SA: http://www.cyh.com/SubContent.aspx?p=144
• NSW: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/Pages/health-services-map.aspx
• VIC: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/services-for-parents/Pages/first-time-parent-groups.aspx
• QLD: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/children/babies/help/mothers
• ACT: https://www.health.act.gov.au/services-and-programs/women-youth-and-children/maternal-and-child-health-mach
• TAS: http://www.health.tas.gov.au/ths/child_health
• WA: https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Parenting-groups
• NT: https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/pregnancy-birthing-and-child-health/support-new-parents