Patient resources
Pregnancy, labour and birth
- My Health Care Rights apply to all people in all places where health care is provided in Australia. The Charter describes what you, or someone you care for, can expect when receiving health care.
My Health Care Rights Poster A4 - R.E.A.C.H is a system for patients, their families and carers to raise their worries with staff about changes in a patient’s condition. REACH Poster – Aboriginal Adult
- The Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service (AMIHS) is delivered through a continuity-of-care model, where midwives and Aboriginal health workers collaborate to provide a high-quality maternity service that is culturally safe, women-centred, based on primary healthcare principles and provided in partnership with Aboriginal people. AMIHS acknowledges and builds on the awareness, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal families and communities about pregnancy and child health.
- NSW Health’s Strong Women, Strong Babies Pregnancy Diary has information on how to look after yourself and your baby in pregnancy and the busy weeks after the birth
- NSW Health’s Having a Baby Book is for all women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. It also provides valuable information for partners and families, helping them understand and participate in this significant phase of their lives. Having a Baby has a strong focus on healthy pregnancies and normal birth. However, it also provides information and advice when things do not go to plan. Most importantly, this resource explains the options for pregnancy and birth care in NSW and promotes informed choices for pregnant women.
- Get Healthy in Pregnancy is a free NSW Government service for all pregnant women in NSW. Health coaches are university qualified and offer support and tools to help you stay healthy during your journey from pregnancy, to birth and beyond.
- Pregnancy and food safety – NSW Food Authority
- Avoiding alcohol whilst planning a pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding is the safest choice that you can make for yourself and your baby from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
- The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation’s Mothersafe is a few comprehensive counselling service for women and their healthcare providers concerned about exposure to drugs, radiation or occupational hazards during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Lifeblood’s Anti-D in Pregnancy brochure has Important Information for Rh (D) Negative Women
- Pelvic floor muscle training for women – Australian Department of Healthcare and Ageing
- The vaccines recommended in pregnancy in NSW (influenza, pertussis and COVID-19) are safe and effective for you and your baby. Vaccination in pregnancy helps protect your baby against these diseases and their complications
- Protecting your baby against influenza starts when you’re pregnant brochure – National Immunisation Program
- Protect your baby from whooping cough brochure – National Immunisation Program
- Feeling regular baby 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. Movements Matter flyer – Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth
- New research shows that going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks of pregnancy halves your risk of stillbirth compared with sleeping on your back. Side Sleeping flyer – Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth
- Safe Sleeping for First Nations Families – Red Nose Australia
- Gidget House provide free individual psychological counselling services and compassionate holistic care for expectant and new parents and their families
- Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood
- The Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) provides support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent
- SMS4dads send free text messages, support, info & tips for dads & dads-to-be.
- MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere
After the arrival of your baby
- Gidget House provide free individual psychological counselling services and compassionate holistic care for expectant and new parents and their families
- Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood
- The Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) provides support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent
- SMS4dads send free text messages, support, info & tips for dads & dads-to-be.
- MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere