Sometimes it's hard to navigate all of the information on the web about having a baby.
Here are some recommended websites from our midwives and doctors.
Resources for pregnancy
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Raising Children
Source: Raising Children |
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby website Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
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Pregnancy Options Source: Pregnancy Choices [supported by NSW Health] |
For women in Early Pregnancy "when things go wrong"
Source: NSW Health |
Hyperemesis Gravidarum 'HG' and Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy go to this ISLHD Website and look under Resources |
Keep Smiling While You Are Pregnant/ Healthy Smiles
Sources: NSW Health and NSW Government
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How Breastfeeding Works |
Australian Breastfeeding Association Website
Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Breastfeeding Confidence
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Iron, Mothersafe, Anti D, Food |
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Iron and Iron Deficiency Source: SA Health |
Oral Iron Choices
Source: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood |
Guide to Taking Iron Supplements
Source: Department for Health & Ageing, Government of South Australia. Bloodsafe |
Intravenous Iron Infusions Source: S.A. Health |
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Mothersafe Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding advice
Phone: 1800 647 848 Source: Royal Hospital for Women |
Anti D For women with Rh Negative Blood Group
Scroll to the bottom of the page to download a pdf of the brochure You and Your Baby: Important Information for Rh(D) negative women Source: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood |
Food Safety During Pregnancy
Source: NSW Government Food Authority |
Pregnancy- Healthy Eating
Source: Raising Children |
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Iodine
Source: NSW Ministry of Health |
Mothersafe Vitamins and Minerals in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Source: Mothersafe |
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Immunisations |
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Influenza
Source: NSW Government |
Whooping Cough Source: Australian Government National Immunisation Program Source: NSW Health |
Whooping Cough Factsheet website
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RSV Vaccine
Source: NSW Health |
Source: NSW Health |
![RSV Vaccine [Abrysvo]](/sites/default/files/maternity-womens/Wendy%20K/Abrysvo%20pamphlet%20snip%20thumbnail.png)
Get Healthy in Pregnancy |
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Do You Want to Get Healthy in Pregnancy? Source: Get Healthy NSW Health |
Get Healthy in Pregnancy Source: Get Healthy NSW Health |
Alcohol and Pregnancy |
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FARE Website and Resources Links https://everymomentmatters.org.au/ https://everymomentmatters.org.au/resources/ Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
Australian Government Website
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Information you might not know about pregnancy and alcohol Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
What you need to know about the risks of alcohol and pregnancy Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
Smoking and Pregnancy |
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Australian Government Website
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Smoking and Pregnancy
Source: NSW Health |
ISLHD Quit Smoking Vaping in Pregnancy Website
Source: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District [ISLHD] |
Source: Cancer Institute NSW |
Safer Baby Website |
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Consumer Brochure
Source: saferbaby.org.au |
Element 1 Smoking Cessation
Source: saferbaby.org.au
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Element 2 Fetal Growth Restriction
Source: saferbaby.org.au
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Element 3 Decreased Fetal Movements
Source: saferbaby.org.au
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Element 4 Mother's Going to Sleep Position
Source: saferbaby.org.au
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Element 5 Timing of Birth Source: saferbaby.org.au
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COPE Source: Centre of Perinatal Excellence [COPE] |
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Gidget Foundation
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
Gidget Website
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
Gidget Perinatal Support Centre
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
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Source: Gidget Foundation Australia
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Gidget Virtual Village for Parents
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
PANDA - free, national helpline service for women, men and their families affected by perinatal mental illness CALL 1300 726 306 Source: Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia [PANDA] |
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Beyond Blue Understanding Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Source: Beyond Blue |
Beyond Blue Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Source: Beyond Blue |
Beyond Blue A Guide for Dad's
Source: Beyond Blue |
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Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. click here to visit website
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A guide for dads: Caring for your family during perinatal mental illness. This website has some short videos aimed at Dad's and other people caring for someone who has had a baby Source: NSW Health |
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The Pregnancy Guide Pelvic Floor, Bladder & Bowel
Source: Continence Foundation of Australia |
Click on the image to go to the survey, then register for online classes. Source: ISLHD NSW Health Physiotherapy Departments |
Source: Continence Foundation of Australia |
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Source: Continence Foundation of Australia |
Source: Continence Foundation of Australia |
Source: Continence Foundation of Australia |
Source: Continence Foundation of Australia |
Gestational Diabetes
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Gestational Diabetes For women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Source: National Diabetes Service Scheme [NDSS] Australian Government |
Please click on the image above to access the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Gestational Diabetes Website Source: ISLHD Diabetes Service |
Other
Syphilis Screening: You, your baby and Syphilis
Source: NSW Health
Group B Streptococcus Screening
Source: NSW Health
Preventing Blood Clots in Pregnancy and After Birth
Source: Clinical Excellence Commission [CEC]
Pregnancy Beyond 41 Weeks
For low risk women who have not gone into labour by 41 weeks
Source: NSW Health
Next Birth After Caesarean
For women who have had a previous Caesarean Section
Source: NSW Health
External Cephalic Version
For women with a Breech Presentation near Term
Source: NSW Health
Breech Baby at Term
Options for women with a Breech presentation near term
Source: NSW Health
Cervical Screening Test
Source: Cancer Institute NSW
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Website We Are Family |
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We Are Family Booklet
Source: We Are Family. Victorian Government |
We Are Family Checklist
Source: We Are Family. Victorian Government |
Preparing your cat for a baby's arrival
Source: We Are Family. Victorian Government |
Resources for after baby is born
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How Breastfeeding Works Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Australian Breastfeeding Association Website
find answers to most of your general breastfeeding questions and link to helpful books, counselling and phone app (Mum2Mum). Call the Breastfeeding Helpline any time on 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Breastfeeding Confidence
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This brochure includes information about Alcohol and Breastfeeding Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
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Milky Way App Click here for Apple Store Click here for Google Play Source: University of Wollongong |
Feeding Your Baby website
Click the image above to go to site Source: ISLHD Website |
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Source: ISLHD NSW Health Physiotherapy Departments
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Source: Royal North Shore Physiotherapy Department. This resource is used with permission from Royal North Shore Hospital Physiotherapy Department. The information will help you after the birth of your baby. Please contact a local physiotherapy department if you require further assistance. |
Source: Royal North Shore Physiotherapy Department.
This resource is used with permission from Royal North Shore Hospital Physiotherapy Department. The information will help you after the birth of your baby. Please contact a local physiotherapy department if you require further assistance. |
General Resources
Raising Children
Source: Raising Children
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby website
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Child and Family Services webpage
You can also check out our Facebook page or Instagram for up-to-date information and support available to you through Child and Family Health - Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Source: ISLHD
Contraception
Source: NSW Government
Injections and Tests |
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Hepatitis B Vaccine We will ask for consent to give Hepatitis B Vaccine to your baby Source: NSW Government |
Vitamin K
We will ask for consent to give Vitamin K to your baby Source: NHMRC |
Newborn Blood Spot
We will ask for consent to perform the Newborn Blood Spot Source: NSW Government |
RSV Vaccine |
Jaundice |
'Blue' Book |
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RSV Vaccine for babies Source: NSW Health
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Jaundice Factsheet
Source: The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network |
'Blue Book' example
You will receive an actual book after the baby is born |
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Red Nose Safe Sleeping and Safe Sleeping Checklist
Sources: https://rednose.org.au and sids and kids Victoria |
Red Nose Safe Wrapping
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose Tummy Time
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
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Red Nose Bassinet Safety Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose Co-sleeping
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose Slings, Baby Carriers & Backpacks
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
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PANDA Not coping? Mental health checklists for new and expecting parents from PANDA Source: PANDA |
Source: PANDA |
COPE Postnatal Factsheets
Source: COPE |
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A guide for dads: Caring for your family during perinatal mental illness. This website has some short videos aimed at Dad's and other people caring for someone who has had a baby Source: NSW Government |
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Pregnancy and After Bub is Born Resources for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families
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Raising Children
Source: Raising Children |
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby website Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Pregnancy Diary for Aboriginal women and babies. Please ask your Binji & Boori Midwife for a copy Source: NSW Government |
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Yarning about Pregnancy Options Source: Family Planning NSW |
For women in Early Pregnancy "when things go wrong"
Source: NSW Health |
Hyperemesis Gravidarum 'HG' and Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy go to this ISLHD Website and look under Resources |
Strong Women, Strong Babies Source: NSW Health Kids and Families |
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Keep Smiling While You Are Pregnant/ Healthy Smiles Sources: NSW Health and NSW Government |
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How Breastfeeding Works Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Australian Breastfeeding Association Website
Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Breastfeeding Confidence
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Medications and Food |
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Iron and Iron Deficiency
Source: SA Health |
Oral Iron Choices
Source: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood |
Guide to Taking Iron Supplements
Source: Department for Health & Ageing, Government of South Australia. Bloodsafe |
Intravenous Iron Infusions Source: S.A. Health |
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Mothersafe Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding advice
Source: Royal Hospital for Women |
Anti D For women with Rh Negative Blood Group
Scroll to the bottom of the page to download a pdf of the brochure You and Your Baby: Important Information for Rh(D) negative women Source: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood |
Food Safety During Pregnancy
Source: NSW Government Food Authority |
Pregnancy- Healthy Eating
Source: Raising Children |
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Iodine
Source: NSW Ministry of Health |
Mothersafe Vitamins and Minerals in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Source: Mothersafe |
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Immunisations |
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Important Vaccines for Pregnancy
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Whooping Cough Factsheet |
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Source: NSW Health |
RSV Vaccine Source: NSW Health |
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Get Healthy in Pregnancy |
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Get Healthy in Pregnancy
Source: Get Healthy NSW Health |
Get Healthy in Pregnancy
Source: Get Healthy NSW Health |
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Get Healthy in Pregnancy Video: Source: Get Healthy NSW Health |
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Alcohol and Pregnancy |
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FARE Website and Resources Links https://everymomentmatters.org.au/ https://everymomentmatters.org.au/resources/ Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
Australian Government Website
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Yarning about Alcohol and Pregnancy Source: YourRoom |
Strong Born Source: FARE Every Moment Matters |
Smoking and Pregnancy |
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Australian Government Website
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Smoking and Pregnancy
Source: NSW Health |
ISLHD Quit Smoking Vaping in Pregnancy Website
Source: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District [ISLHD] |
Source: Cancer Institute NSW |
Stronger Bubba Born Website |
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Consumer Brochure
Source: saferbaby.org.au |
Element 1 Smoking Cessation |
Element 2 Fetal Growth Restriction |
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Element 3 Decreased Fetal Movements
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Element 4 Mother's Going to Sleep Position |
Element 5 Timing of Birth
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COPE Source: Centre of Perinatal Excellence [COPE] |
GIDGET FOUNDATION
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Gidget Foundation
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
Gidget Website
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia
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Gidget Virtual Village for Parents
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
Gidget Perinatal Support Centre
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
PANDA
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PANDA Source: PANDA |
PANDA - free, national helpline service for women, men and their families affected by perinatal mental illness CALL 1300 726 306 Source: Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia [PANDA] |
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PANDA Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parents
Source: PANDA Perinatal Anxiety and Depression |
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue
Understanding Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Source: Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue
Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Source: Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue
A Guide for Dad's
Source: Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. click here to visit website
- 1300 224 636
- Chat online
- Email us
- Online forums
Other Mental Health Resources
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A guide for dads: Caring for your family during perinatal mental illness. This website has some short videos aimed at Dad's and other people caring for someone who has had a baby Source: NSW Health |
13 Yarn Source: 13Yarn |
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Gestational Diabetes
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Gestational Diabetes For women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Source: National Diabetes Service Scheme [NDSS] Australian Government |
Please click on the image above to access the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Gestational Diabetes Website Source: ISLHD Diabetes Service |
Other
Syphilis Screening: You, your baby and Syphilis
Source: NSW Health
Group B Streptococcus Screening
Source: NSW Health
Preventing Blood Clots in Pregnancy and After Birth
Source: Clinical Excellence Commission [CEC]
Pregnancy Beyond 41 Weeks
For low risk women who have not gone into labour by 41 weeks
Source: NSW Health
Next Birth After Caesarean
For women who have had a previous Caesarean Section
Source: NSW Health
External Cephalic Version
For women with a Breech Presentation near Term
Source: NSW Health
Breech Baby at Term
Options for women with a Breech presentation near term
Source: NSW Health
Cervical Screening Test
Source: Cancer Institute NSW
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Website We Are Family |
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We Are Family Booklet
Source: We Are Family. Victorian Government |
We Are Family Checklist
Source: We Are Family. Victorian Government |
Preparing your cat for a baby's arrival
Source: We Are Family. Victorian Government |
After Bub is Born
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How Breastfeeding Works Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Australian Breastfeeding Association Website
find answers to most of your general breastfeeding questions and link to helpful books, counselling and phone app (Mum2Mum). Call the Breastfeeding Helpline any time on 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Breastfeeding Confidence
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This brochure includes information about Alcohol and Breastfeeding Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
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Milky Way App
Click here for Apple Store Click here for Google Play Source: University of Wollongong |
Feeding Your Baby website
Click the image above to go to site Source: ISLHD Website |
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Source: ISLHD NSW Health Physiotherapy Departments |
Source: Royal North Shore Physiotherapy Department. This resource is used with permission from Royal North Shore Hospital Physiotherapy Department. The information will help you after the birth of your baby. Please contact a local physiotherapy department if you require further assistance. |
Source: Royal North Shore Physiotherapy Department.
This resource is used with permission from Royal North Shore Hospital Physiotherapy Department. The information will help you after the birth of your baby. Please contact a local physiotherapy department if you require further assistance. |
General Resources
Raising Children
Source: Raising Children
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby website
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Child and Family Services webpage
You can also check out our Facebook page or Instagram for up-to-date information and support available to you through Child and Family Health - Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Source: ISLHD
Contraception
Source: NSW Government
Brighter Futures
Source: NSW Health
Injections and Tests |
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Hepatitis B Vaccine We will ask for consent to give Hepatitis B Vaccine to your baby Source: NSW Government |
Vitamin K
We will ask for consent to give Vitamin K to your baby Source: NHMRC |
Newborn Blood Spot
We will ask for consent to perform the Newborn Blood Spot Source: NSW Government |
RSV Vaccine |
Jaundice |
'Blue' Book |
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RSV Vaccine for Babies Source: NSW Health |
Jaundice Factsheet
Source: The Children's Hospital at Westmead |
'Blue Book' example
You will receive an actual book after the baby is born |
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Red Nose Safe Sleeping and Safe Sleeping Checklist Source: Kids and Families |
Red Nose Safe Wrapping
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose Tummy Time
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
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Red Nose Bassinet Safety
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose Co-sleeping
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose Slings, Baby Carriers & Backpacks
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
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PANDA Mental health checklists for new and expecting parents from PANDA Source: PANDA |
Source: PANDA |
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COPE Postnatal Factsheets
Source: COPE |
COPE Postnatal Anxiety
Source: COPE |
COPE Postnatal Depression
Source: COPE |
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A guide for dads: Caring for your family during perinatal mental illness. This website has some short videos aimed at Dad's and other people caring for someone who has had a baby Source: NSW Government |
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Resources for pregnancy in other languages
Maternity Care in Australia videos |
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Raising Children Website click below
Source: Raising Children |
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby website [English] Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Also there are more pregnancy booklets from NSW Ministry of Health available here | |
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Pregnancy Options Source: Pregnancy Choices [supported by NSW Health] |
For women in Early Pregnancy "when things go wrong" Source: NSW Health |
Hyperemesis Gravidarum 'HG' and Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy go to this ISLHD Website [English] and look under Resources |
Oral Health During Pregnancy [English] Sources: NSW Health and NSW Government |
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How Breastfeeding Works Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Australian Breastfeeding Association Website [English]
Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Breastfeeding Confidence
Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Medications and Food |
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Iron and Iron Deficiency Source: SA Health |
Oral Iron Choices [English]
Source: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood |
A Guide to Taking Iron Tablets
Source: S. A. Health |
Intravenous Iron Infusions Source: S.A. Health |
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Mothersafe Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding advice
Some other languages here Source: Royal Hospital for Women |
Anti D [English] For women with Rh Negative Blood Group
Scroll to the bottom of the page to download a pdf of the brochure You and Your Baby: Important Information for Rh(D) negative women Source: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood |
Food Safety During Pregnancy
Source: NSW Government Food Authority |
Pregnancy- Healthy Eating
Source: Raising Children |
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Iodine [English]
Source: NSW Ministry of Health |
Mothersafe Vitamins and Minerals in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding [English] Source: Mothersafe |
Nutrition for CALD Communities Pregnancy, breastfeeding and formula feeding
Source: ISLHD Website |
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Immunisations |
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Influenza
Source: NSW Government |
Whooping Cough
Source: Australian Government National Immunisation Program |
Whooping Cough Factsheet
Source: NSW Health |
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RSV Vaccine Source: NSW Health |
Source: NSW Health [English] Scroll to the bottom of that webpage for some other languages |
Get Healthy in PregnancyGet Healthy In Pregnancy [only in English] Some other resources here |
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Do You Want to Get Healthy in Pregnancy? Click the image below and then scroll down new webpage for other language resources Source: Get Healthy NSW Health |
Get Healthy in Pregnancy [English] Source: Get Healthy NSW Health |
Alcohol and Pregnancy |
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FARE Website and Resources Links https://everymomentmatters.org.au/ https://everymomentmatters.org.au/resources/ Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
Australian Government Website [English]
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Information you might not know about pregnancy and alcohol Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
What you need to know about the risks of alcohol and pregnancy [English] Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
Smoking and Pregnancy |
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Australian Government Website[English]
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
ISLHD Quit Smoking & Vaping in Pregnancy Website [English]
Source: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District [ISLHD] |
Source: Cancer Institute NSW [English] |
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| Safer Baby Bundle Translated Resources | ||
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Consumer Brochure [English]
Source: saferbaby.org.au |
Element 1 Smoking Cessation
Source: saferbaby.org.au |
Element 2 Fetal Growth Restriction
Source: saferbaby.org.au |
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Element 3 Decreased Fetal Movements
Click on 'Read More' under the dark blue bar for languages Source: saferbaby.org.au |
Element 4 Mother's Going to Sleep Position
Click on 'Read More' under the light blue bar for languages Source: saferbaby.org.au |
Element 5 Timing of Birth [English]
Click on 'Read More' under the green bar for languages Source: saferbaby.org.au |
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COPE Click COPE and this will take you to the Antenatal Factsheets. You can choose to translate the web page, but the Factsheets are in English
Source: Centre of Perinatal Excellence [COPE] |
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Gidget Foundation [English]
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
Gidget Website [English] Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
Gidget Perinatal Support Centre [English]
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
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Gidget Factsheets [English]
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
Gidget Virtual Village for Parents [English]
Source: Gidget Foundation Australia |
PANDA - free, national helpline service for women, men and their families affected by perinatal mental illness CALL 1300 726 306
Scroll down on the Panda website for translated resources Source: Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia [PANDA] |
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Click Beyond Blue for some translated resources |
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Beyond Blue Understanding Perinatal Depression and Anxiety [English]
Source: Beyond Blue |
Beyond Blue Emotional Health and Wellbeing [English]
Source: Beyond Blue |
Beyond Blue A Guide for Dad's [English]
Source: Beyond Blue |
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Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. click here to visit website
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A guide for dads: Caring for your family during perinatal mental illness. This website has some short videos aimed at Dad's and others caring for someone who has had a baby Source: NSW Health |
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Gestational Diabetes
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Gestational Diabetes For women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Service Scheme [NDSS] Australian Government |
Please click on the image above to access the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Gestational Diabetes Website [English] Source: ISLHD Diabetes Service |
Other
Source: NSW Health
Group B Streptococcus Screening
Source: NSW Health
Preventing Blood Clots in Pregnancy and After Birth [English]
Source: Clinical Excellence Commission [CEC]
Pregnancy Beyond 41 Weeks
For low risk women who have not gone into labour by 41 weeks
Source: NSW Health
Next Birth After Caesarean
For women who have had a previous Caesarean Section
Source: NSW Health
External Cephalic Version [English]
For women with a Breech Presentation near Term
Source: NSW Health
Breech Baby at Term [English]
Options for women with a Breech presentation near term
Source: NSW Health
Cervical Screening Test
Source: Cancer Institute NSW
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Website We Are Family |
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We Are Family Booklet [English]
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We Are Family Checklist [English]
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Preparing your cat for a baby's arrival [English]
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Resources in other languages for after baby is born
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How Breastfeeding Works Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Australian Breastfeeding Association Website
find answers to most of your general breastfeeding questions and link to helpful books, counselling and phone app (Mum2Mum). Call the Breastfeeding Helpline any time on 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) Source: Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Breastfeeding Confidence
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This brochure includes information about Alcohol and Breastfeeding Source: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education [FARE] endorsed by the Australian Government |
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Milky Way App
Click here for Apple Store Click here for Google Play Source: University of Wollongong |
Feeding Your Baby website
Click the image above to go to site Source: ISLHD Website |
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Nutrition for CALD Communities Pregnancy, breastfeeding and formula feeding
Source: ISLHD Website |
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Source: ISLHD NSW Health Physiotherapy Departments |
Source: Royal North Shore Physiotherapy Department. This resource is used with permission from Royal North Shore Hospital Physiotherapy Department. The information will help you after the birth of your baby. Please contact a local physiotherapy department if you require further assistance. |
Source: Royal North Shore Physiotherapy Department.
This resource is used with permission from Royal North Shore Hospital Physiotherapy Department. The information will help you after the birth of your baby. Please contact a local physiotherapy department if you require further assistance. |
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Raising Children
Source: Raising Children |
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby website [English] Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Child and Family Services webpage You can also check out our Facebook page or Instagram up-to-date information and support available to you through Child and Family Health - Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District |
Contraception
Source: NSW Government |
Injections and Tests |
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Hepatitis B Vaccine
Click on the image above then scroll down the page for translated resources We will ask for consent to give Hepatitis B Vaccine to your baby Source: NSW Government |
Vitamin K
We will ask for consent to give Vitamin K to your baby Source: NHMRC |
Newborn Blood Spot
We will ask for consent to perform the Newborn Blood Spot Source: NSW Government |
RSV Vaccine |
Jaundice |
'Blue' Book |
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RSV Vaccine for Babies [English] Source: NSW Health |
Jaundice Factsheet scroll down for other languages
Source: The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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'Blue Book' example
You will receive a blue book in English after the baby is born |
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Red Nose Safe Sleeping and Safe Sleeping Checklist
Sources: https://rednose.org.au and sids and kids Victoria |
Red Nose Safe Wrapping
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose Tummy Time
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
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Red Nose [English] Bassinet Safety
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose [English Co-sleeping
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
Red Nose [English] Slings, Baby Carriers & Backpacks
Source: https://rednose.org.au |
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PANDA Not coping? Mental health checklists for new and expecting parents from PANDA
Source: PANDA |
Scroll down on the Panda website for translated resources Source: PANDA |
COPE Click COPE and this will take you to the Postnatal Factsheets. You can choose to translate the web page, but the Factsheets are in English
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[English] A guide for dads: Caring for your family during perinatal mental illness. This website has some short videos aimed at Dad's and other people caring for someone who has had a baby Source: NSW Government |
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