Foetal alcohol syndrome
Alcohol consumed by pregnant women can harm their unborn babies. Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) refers to a range of features that affect some babies exposed to alcohol before birth. Features in the baby include a low birth weight, flattened face, ... [... more]
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Best Start services for children
Best Start aims to improve the health, development and well-being of all children across Victoria from before birth through transition to school. Best Start is a Victorian government strategy that aims to improve the health, development, learning ... [... more]
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - risks
Put your baby to sleep on their back, make sure their head won't get covered during sleep and avoid exposing them to tobacco smoke (before birth and after) to dramatically reduce the risk of SIDS. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the ... [... more]
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