Connecting2u is a free text messaging service that supports Queensland parents and carers during pregnancy (antenatal) and in the first five years of their child’s life. Sign up to receive helpful information to boost health, development, and overall wellbeing. There are two messaging services on offer.
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Pregnancy (antenatal) messages
Sign up to get messages each week about nutrition, health check reminders, self-care, and plenty more before your baby is born.
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0 - 5 years messages
Sign up to get weekly texts about keeping your baby happy and healthy and learn about what to expect.
Once your baby is born, you can opt out of the pregnancy (antenatal) messages and sign up to receive the 0 -5 years messages.
Who can sign up to receive messages?
The pregnancy (antenatal) service is available to expecting parents. The 0-5 years’ service is available to parents and carers with children under 5 years.
Sign up for multiple children
Parents can sign up for each child under 5 years of age and any pregnancy.
During the sign-up process, users will be prompted to create a three-letter personal code for each child, making it easy to identify which messages are for which child.
What kind of messages will I receive?
Pregnancy (antenatal) messages include information about:
- Care options and supporting mum through physical changes
- Nutrition during pregnancy
- Health checks, scans, and blood tests
- Your baby’s development and promoting bonding with your baby
- Emotional wellbeing and self-care
- Tailored messages for dads.
0-5 year messages include information about:
- Bonding with your child
- Child development milestones
- Health checks and vaccinations
- Feeding, sleep and settling
- Health, social and educational services.
What your messages will say
Your messages will say things like…
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Pregnancy checks and screenings
Time to book in for your 1st antenatal appts. If you haven't already, it's time to see your GP. They can help you with booking a Midwife or hospital appt.
My 6 month immunisation
My 6 month immunisation & health check is due soon. I can now get the flu vaccine for free. Check with 13HEALTH - 13 43 25 84 on where to get my checks done.
Opting out
You can opt out any time by replying ‘STOP’ to any of the text messages we send you or by emailing Connecting2u@health.qld.gov.au.
Contact us
If you have any questions or want to update your phone number, email Connecting2u@health.qld.gov.au.
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