This section is designed to offer information on local medical services for babies and children, plus some health articles provided by The Chilldren's Hospital at Westmead.

It includes information on Early Childhood Centres & Child & Family nurses; Medical Centres, including some bulk billing medical practices; plus local hospitals and some information on learning first aid.

Use the links below to access the information you require:-

• NEW: Sex & Baby - a new baby will inevitably have some impact on your sex life. Here Sarah Scheller O'Donnell of My Child magazine explains what to expect before, during and after pregnancy.

• NEW: Caffeine - Our Favourite Legal Drug - Millions of people around the world drink it: caffeine-containing beverages, such as coffee and tea, are the most popular psychoactive drug. Should we be concerned? Includes advice for pregnancy, children & adults.

• Baby & Child Health Fact Sheets - New articles each month from The Children's Hospital at Westmead, located either below or in Child Health Section.
  • NEW: Caring For Your Child's Teeth - Information from The Children's Hospital At Westmead


• NEW: Caffeine - Our Favourite Legal Drug - Millions of people around the world drink it: caffeine-containing beverages, such as coffee and tea, are the most popular psychoactive drug. Should we be concerned about the ever-increasing array of drinks that contain caffeine? Includes advice for pregnancy and children.

• Hip Dysplasia - Infant hip dysplasia & available treatments to promotes proper growth in your baby. From My Child Magazine.
• Constipation - How to manage constipation in babies & children over 6 month old. From Leanne Cooper at Sneaky's.
• Immunisation Programme for Babies and Children - New payment structures for Maternity Immunisation Allowance.
• Nappy Rash
• Hospitals & Medical centres
• Early Childhood Centres (inc Child & Family Clinics and joining information for Mothers Groups )
• First Aid (St John Ambulance courses)
• Sources of support