See the New mums and bub can fall too fact sheet (PDF 105KB) and Keeping your child safe from falling in hospital fact sheet (PDF 544KB) for information on:

  • why new mums and babies are at an increased risk of falling
  • things you can do to avoid falling
  • keeping your baby or child safe from falling in hospital.

While in hospital, if you or your baby do have a fall it is very important that you let your midwife know.

Contact

Department for Health and Wellbeing Safety and Quality Unit
Telephone: (08) 8226 2567
Email: Health.DHWClinicalGovernanceEnquiries@sa.gov.au