26/11/2025
South East Queensland is experiencing a heat wave and severe thunderstorms this week.
Pregnant & breast-feeding mums, bubs and jarjum need extra care during this time.
Here’s how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat:
- Stay hydrated, ensure your bub and jarjum are drinking water throughout the day, even if they aren’t thirsty. Make sure you are also staying hydrated, stay away from sugary and caffeinated drinks.
- Exercise, play or do outside activities early in the morning or later in the evening with a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses on.
- Low energy activities like board games, reading, colouring in or watching movies can keep mums, bubs and jarjum cool and entertained
- Run a cool bath or use a damp cloth to cool down, especially if you’re pregnant
- Visit a free library or shopping centre, these venues are typically air conditioned
- Avoid wearing or dressing your bub and jarjum dark colours, they attract and absorb heat
If you have an appointment, and you can’t get to it with airconditioned transport, try rescheduling or check if you can do it via telehealth.
If you or your little one have a medical condition, yarn with your BiOC contact or call Mob Link on 1800 254 354.
For emergencies, call 000.
For more information, visit iuih.org.au/heatwave
