First visit
Aboriginal Quitline Support for when you are ready to yarn about quitting.
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Alcohol in Pregnancy Every moment matters when it comes to alcohol whether you are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or breastfeeding. | ||
Alcohol in Pregnancy No grog in pregnancy is best.
| FARE-Strong-Born-Community-Booklet-Urban.pdf (everymomentmatters.org.au) | |
Birth and Parenting Classes Learning about your pregnancy and growing baby, preparing for labour and the birth of your baby. | ||
Breastfeeding Breastfeeding provides all your baby’s essential needs for growth, development and protection from illness and disease. | ||
Bubba’s Growth Matters Throughout pregnancy your health care team will check bubba to make sure they are growing strong.
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Get Healthy in Pregnancy Looking after your health and wellbeing during pregnancy can help you give your baby the best start to life. | ||
Having a Baby Book Valuable information for partners and families, helping them understand and participate in this significant phase of their lives. | Having a Baby Book | |
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy Many pregnant women feel sick (nausea) and or may vomit during early pregnancy. | Hyperemesis gravidarum - Pregnancy and the first five years (nsw.gov.au) | |
Next Birth After a Caesarean If you have had one or more caesarean sections, you may be thinking about how to give birth next time. | ||
Nutrition In Pregnancy Eating well during pregnancy for your baby’s health and development. | ||
Mothersafe: Medication Safety in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding A comprehensive counselling service for women and their healthcare providers regarding medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. | MotherSafe | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (nsw.gov.au) | |
Preventing Blood Clots in Pregnancy Your chance of getting a blood clot may be increased if you are pregnant or after the birth of your baby. | Preventing Blood Clots in Pregnancy and After Birth (nsw.gov.au) | |
Physical Activity in Pregnancy Physical activity during pregnancy is safe and is good for you and your baby. | ||
Quit Smoking for Baby Quitting at any time during pregnancy reduces the harm to your baby. | https://saferbaby.org.au/preventative-steps/quit-smoking-for-baby/ | |
Quit Smoking for Bubba Stopping smoking as soon as possible in pregnancy is best for bubba and you,
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Reducing the Risk of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Pregnancy CMV is the most common infection passed from mothers to babies during pregnancy. Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a known cause of cerebral palsy, epilepsy, deafness and other disabilities. | Reduce your risk of CMV infection in pregnancy - Cerebral Palsy Alliance | |
Reducing the Risk of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Pregnancy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander All pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy can follow simple steps to reduce their risk of CMV.
| Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander_CMV-Information-Pamphlet_2020.pdf (cerebralpalsy.org.au) | |
Safe Foods in Pregnancy A handy guide to help make decisions about what to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy. | ||
Strong Women Strong Babies Pregnancy Diary This diary gives you information on how to look after yourself and your baby in pregnancy and the busy weeks after the birth. It’s about what to expect in labour and birth and how to make informed decisions about your care.
| strong-women-strong-babies-pregnancy-diary.pdf (nsw.gov.au) | |
Vaccinations in Pregnancy Vaccination can protect you and your unborn baby from harmful disease. | Pregnancy vaccinations - Vaccinations to protect you and your baby (nsw.gov.au) | |
Vaccinations in Pregnancy Some diseases are very dangerous to you and your baby if you are pregnant.
| aboriginal-pregnancy-vaccines.pdf (nsw.gov.au) | |
Vaping in Pregnancy Vapes can contain over 200 chemicals known to harm human health, including the same harmful chemicals found in cleaning products, nail polish remover, weed killer and bug spray. | https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaping | |
Vaping in Pregnancy Vapes are harmful to your body. Vapes can also be harmful to the people around you, including babies and small children.
| https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Factsheets/vaping-aboriginal-factsheet-young-people.pdf | |
Your Healthy Pregnancy Keeping yourself and your baby healthy during pregnancy. |
20-22 week visit
Breastfeeding your Baby During pregnancy your midwife will be able to discuss breastfeeding and local support services within Hunter New England Health. | Breastfeeding Information | HNE Health (nsw.gov.au) |
Breastmilk Talk- ‘Ngaminjang Djama’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums having a yarn about the benefits of breastfeeding for mum and bub.
| 'Ngaminjang Djama' - The Breastfeeding Project (youtube.com) |
Doula Factsheet This guide can help you understand the role of a doula during pregnancy, labour, birth and after your baby is born while they accompany you within a HNELHD facility or supported homebirth. | Doula Factsheet |
Glucose Tolerance Test The GTT test may detect elevated blood sugar levels in people who are pregnant. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy. | |
Let's Yarn about Women's Business Leaking urine (wee) after having a baby
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Rhesus D Negative in Pregnancy Your 'Rhesus factor' (RhD) tells you if you have a protein known as 'D antigen' on the surface of your red blood cells.. | Important Information for Rh (D) Negative Women |
Safe, Healthy Relationships - 1800Respect 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. | |
Taking Care of your Pelvic Floor One in three women who have ever had a baby will experience incontinence. Train your pelvic floor muscles to help get their strength back. | Pregnancy and childbirth | Continence Foundation of Australia |
28 week visit
Baby’s Movements Matter Feeling regular movements is a sign that your baby is well. If your baby’s movements stop or slow down, contact your maternity healthcare professional without delay. You are not wasting their time. | Your baby's movements matter | Safer Baby - Working Together to Reduce Stillbirth |
Bubba’s Movements Matter Be aware of bubba’s movements. It is a sign they are healthy. If bubba’s movements stop or slow down, contact your health care team immediately.
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Diabetes in Pregnancy Women with gestational diabetes can still have a healthy baby but it is important that gestational diabetes is managed to reduce the risk of developing complications during pregnancy. | Gestational Diabetes | Diabetes Australia |
Iron Tablets in Pregnancy Information for pregnant women on choosing oral iron supplements. | 33 Oral Iron Choices for Maternity (transfusion.com.au) |
Preventing Tears in Childbirth Perineal tears are common and most heal well either naturally or with stitches. Some perineal tears are more serious. | |
Sleeping on your Side Research shows that going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks of pregnancy can halve your risk of stillbirth, compared to going-to-sleep on your back. | Sleep on your side | Safer Baby - Working Together to Reduce Stillbirth |
Sleep on Your Side When Bubba’s Inside Going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks onwards is best for bubba. Either side is OK.
| Sleep on Your Side When Bubba’s Inside | Stronger Bubba Born |
34-36 week visit
Group B Streptococcus It is important to identify women who have GBS so they can be treated to help reduce the chance of GBS infection being passed to the baby. | pregnancy-screening-gbs.pdf (nsw.gov.au) |
Expressing Colostrum before Baby is Born You can express colostrum before birth, but it is not essential. Please speak to your doctor or midwife before expressing during pregnancy. | Expressing colostrum before baby is born | Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Hepatitis B and Newborn Babies All newborn babies are offered Hepatitis B vaccine at birth to help prevent the spread of the disease. | neonatal-hepb-brochure.pdf (nsw.gov.au) |
Non-medical Pain Relief in Labour There are many non-medical methods you can use to help relieve pain and discomfort during labour and birth. | Non-medical pain relief during labour | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au) |
Pain Relief in Labour Medical pain relief uses medicines to help you manage pain during labour and birth. | Pain relief during labour | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au) |
Vitamin K for Baby Vitamin K helps blood to clot. It is essential to prevent serious bleeding. Babies do not get enough vitamin K from their mothers during pregnancy, or when they are breastfeeding. | |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination for Aboriginal Babies
| Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab) information for parents and carers of Aboriginal babies - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au) |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination for Baby | NSW Health RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vulnerable babies program - Immunisation programs |
Water Birth Water immersion during labour and birth can help with pain relief and may reduce your chance of needing an epidural. | Water birth | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au) |
38 week visit
Safe Sleeping for Baby Always put your baby on their back to sleep. This reduces the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) including SIDS and fatal sleeping accidents. | Safe sleeping to reduce SUDI & SIDS risk | Raising Children Network |
Timing of Birth Baby being born as close as possible to your due date and waiting for labour to start on its own is usually best for you and the development of your baby. | Every Week Counts |
Timing of Birth - Lets Yarn You and your health care team will yarn about the best and safest timing of birth.
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40 week visit
Pregnancy After 41 Weeks Information about your birth options when you are a week past your due date. | beyond-41weeks-english.PDF (nsw.gov.au) |
Induction of Labour Induction of labour is when your doctor or midwife starts the labour process artificially. | Induced labour | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au) |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources
Aboriginal Quitline Support when you are ready to yarn about Quitting.
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Alcohol in Pregnancy No grog in pregnancy is best.
| FARE-Strong-Born-Community-Booklet-Urban.pdf (everymomentmatters.org.au) | |
Baby Coming you Ready A culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents to be and new parents .
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Breastfeeding Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families Breastfeeding keeps bub healthy and strong.
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Breastmilk Talk- ‘Ngaminjang Djama’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums having a yarn about the benefits of breastfeeding for mum and bub.
| 'Ngaminjang Djama' - The Breastfeeding Project (youtube.com) | |
Reducing the Risk of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Pregnancy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander All pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy can follow simple steps to reduce their risk of CMV.
| Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander_CMV-Information-Pamphlet_2020.pdf (cerebralpalsy.org.au) | |
Let's Yarn about Women's Business Leaking urine (wee) after having a baby
| Leaking urine (wee) after having a baby.pdf | |
Quit Smoking for Bubba Stopping smoking as soon as possible in pregnancy is best for you and bubba.
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13Yarn Crisis Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders provides confidential culturally safe space to yarn about your worries or concerns.
| 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders | |
Sleep on Your Side When Bubba’s Inside Going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks onwards is best for bubba. Either side is OK.
| Sleep on Your Side When Bubba’s Inside | Stronger Bubba Born | |
SMS4 Deadly Dads Helps First Nations Dads connect with their bub, support mum and look after themselves.
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Strong Women Strong Babies Pregnancy Diary This diary gives you information on how to look after yourself and your baby in pregnancy and the busy weeks after the birth.
| strong-women-strong-babies-pregnancy-diary.pdf (nsw.gov.au) | |
Stronger Bubba Born Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Preventing Stillbirth Resources
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Timing of Birth - Lets Yarn You and your health care team will yarn about the best and safest time for birth.
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Vaccinations in Pregnancy
| aboriginal-pregnancy-vaccines.pdf (nsw.gov.au) | |
Vaping in Pregnancy Vapes are harmful to your body. Vapes can also be harmful to the people around you, including babies and small children.
| https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Factsheets/vaping-aboriginal-factsheet-young-people.pdf |
Parenting Support
Australian Breastfeeding Association A trusted global source of knowledge and use evidence-based information to advocate for a breastfeeding inclusive society. | |
Australian Breastfeeding Association Breastfeeding keeps baby healthy and strong. The ABA can help Mums and Bubs
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Parent and Carer Information Hub The first 2000 days of a child's life has a huge impact on how they grow, develop and learn. There are many things you can do in your child’s early years to help give them the best start in life. | |
MensLine Australia A free telephone and online counselling service offering support for young Dads anywhere, anytime. | |
Karitane Supporting families to navigate parenting in the first 2,000 days of their child's life. | |
NSW Child and Family Health Health and development checks for your child, to make sure they are on track to reach important milestones. Support and information on a range of parenting topics. | |
Raising Children Network Provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. | |
Baby Coming You Ready? A culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents to be and new parents .
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Tresillian Not-for-profit early parenting service offering families guidance in the early years of their child's life. Support new parents around breastfeeding and settling baby, as well as dealing with post-natal depression and nutrition. | Tresillian Family Care Centres: Baby Advice & Parenting Tips |
Triple P Program Support your child’s development, grow closer and solve problems – positively. | Happier, healthier, less stressed kids & families | Triple P (triplep-parenting.net.au) |
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
13Yarn Crisis Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders provides confidential culturally safe space to yarn about your worries or concerns.
| 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders |
Beyond Blue Provides free and confidential mental health support. | Beyond Blue | 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention |
COPE -Centre for Perinatal Excellence Provides support for the challenges of becoming a new parent. | Mental health conditions in pregnancy - COPE |
A Guide for Dads During Perinatal Mental Illness Helpful information for Dads including: how to take care of your baby, how to get support and how to give support. | A guide for dads: Caring for everyone during perinatal mental illness (nsw.gov.au) |
ForWhen Helpline Connecting parents that are struggling to navigate the complex waters of pregnancy and new parenthood. | Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Helpline - PND | ForWhen (forwhenhelpline.org.au) |
Gidget Foundation Australia Supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents. | |
| Lifeline Providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. | Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention. |
PANDA Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of expecting new and growing families. | PANDA | Support that’s always there, for you and your family |
SMS4Dads Helps Dads understand and connect with their baby and partner. | |
SMS4Deadly Dads Helps First Nations Dads connect with their bub, support mum and look after themselves.
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Feeding Your Baby
| Breastfeeding Information and Breastfeeding Support | Breastfeeding Information | HNE Health (nsw.gov.au) |
Breastfeeding Confidence This booklet has been developed by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) as a quick guide on the essentials of breastfeeding. | INFO-BreastfeedingConfidence_0.pdf |
How Breastfeeding Works An easy to read, illustrated guide on how breastfeeding works. Developed by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA). | How Breastfeeding Works - Australian Breastfeeding Association for Health Professionals (abaprofessional.asn.au) |
Breastfeeding-Rainbow Families This lactation guide includes information specifically for LGBTQ+ parents. Topics include induced lactation, co-feeding, chest feeding as well as all of the traditional information about breastfeeding. | Breast Feeding - Rainbow Families (RF) |
When Breastfeeding does not work out Sometimes breastfeeding doesn’t work out. Deciding to stop breastfeeding and start bottle-feeding can be difficult, and it’s important for you to feel supported. | Breastfeeding: when it doesn’t work out | Raising Children Network When breastfeeding doesn’t work out | Australian Breastfeeding Association |
When you choose not to Breastfeed Information on how to make, store and transport baby formula. | Baby formula: how to make and store it | Raising Children Network |
