Postnatal care – baby and you

How do I register my baby’s birth?

After your baby is born, you will be given a birth registration pack, including:

• how to register your baby’s birth
• how to order a birth certificate/extract or commemorative birth certificate.

In the case of same sex female parents, only one parent can be registered as the baby's mother.

More information:

• Queensland Government – Register a birth
• Australian Government – When your baby arrives

In this guide

1. Baby’s safety and security in hospital
2. How do I register my baby’s birth?
3. Looking after yourself at home
4. Your physical health and wellbeing
5. Emotional health after baby
6. More information

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