When to come to hospital in labour
When to Come to Hospital in Labour is essential to ensure women are aware in advance of who to contact, when and why to come to hospital, and the signs of labour. It also provides information to ensure timely access to care, especially if complications arise.
Midwifery Support Program
This resource overviews the Midwifery Support Program. The Program provides postnatal care for women and babies in their own homes after discharge from hospital.
Contraception After You Have Had a Baby
Contraception After You Have Had a Baby. This resource summarises options for suitable contraception after giving birth, including suitable options for breastfeeding mothers. Translations of these resources were funded through Multicultural Health Funding Program 2017-2018
What to Bring to Hospital when Having a Baby
What to bring to hospital when having a baby details what families need to organise so their partner/ support person feel prepared and are as comfortable as possible for their hospital stay.
Breastfeeding tips for new mothers
It covers the basics of breastfeeding, how and when to feed the baby, explains the normal breast changes and what is not normal when breastfeeding.The resource also provides the contact numbers on where to get help when needed. The resource have been translated in the following languages: Mongolian, Nepalese, Bengali, Indonesian and Thai.
Reducing third and fourth degree perineal tears
Reducing third and fourth degree perineal tears information sheet for women developed by Women’s Healthcare Australasia. The information sheet aims to encourage shared decision making, informing women about their risk of a tear and what can be done to reduce their chance of experiencing a third or fourth degree tear. The information is designed to be given to women at an antenatal appointment between 30-36 weeks. It has been developed by a consumer working group with medical and midwifery input.
Expecting a Baby
This brochure explains how women are at risk of bladder and bowel control problems during pregnancy and after childbirth. Find out if you are at risk and what you can do about strengthening weak pelvic floor muscles.
Incontinence Pelvic floor
Pelvic floor muscles help to control bladder and bowel function. This brochure explains where the pelvic floor muscles are located in women, what causes them to weaken and how regular pelvic floor exercises can help strengthen them.