Newborn Tests and Screening | Parent Education | Mater Mothers

In Australia, all babies are given the Newborn Screening Test, a simple and free blood test to search for rare but important medical disorders that can affect normal development. Early diagnosis means that treatment can be started immediately and serious intellectual and/or physical disability prevented.
Mater Mothers' Parenting Support Centre have developed a suite of educational resources to support new parents after the birth of their baby. These videos have been developed by clinicians from Mater and are governed by our team of maternity experts.