Pre-conception and Pregnancy Planning
‘Planning for pregnancy’ – RANZCOG factsheet
‘Planning for pregnancy’ – Pregnancy Birth Baby website
‘Reproductive carrier screening’ – Sonic Genetics
‘Thinking of having a baby’ – NSW Health brochure
‘Trying for pregnancy’ – Jean Hailes page
Pregnancy
‘Having a baby’ book by NSW Health – many languages available
Mothersafe FactSheets – addressing common concerns during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Australian Breastfeeding Association pregnancy resources
Pregnancy Birth Baby – Australian Department of Health
‘Get Healthy In Pregnancy’ service
Immunisation in pregnancy info – Murdoch Children’s Institute
Pelvic floor care in pregnancy – Continence Foundation of Australia
Wollongong Hospital – Antenatal Clinic Information
Wollongong Hospital – about GP shared care
Wollongong Hospital – midwifery group program
Wollongong Hospital – antenatal classes/birth education
First Droplets – antenatal expressing of colostrum
SANDS – Pregnancy Loss Support
Breastfeeding
Australian Breastfeeding Association resources – hotline available by phoning 1800 MUM 2 MUM
KellyMom – articles on all aspects of breastfeeding including return to work and pumping
‘Breastfeeding your baby’ – NSW Health brochure
Use of motilium for breastmilk supply – Adelaide Mothers and Babies Clinic
Breastfeeding basics – Adelaide Mums and Babies Clinic
Expressing 101 – Adelaide Mums and Babies Clinic
Breastfeeding and returning to work – Adelaide Mums and Babies Clinic
New Parents
Safe sleeping for newborns – RedNoses
Formula Feeding – Adelaide Mums and Babies Clinic
How Can I Help My Baby’s Gut? – Adelaide Mums and Babies Clinic
Starting solids – Adelaide Mums and Babies Clinic
Safe co-sleeping – Australian Breastfeeding Association
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression support
ForWhen – Perinatal Mental Health Support
Gidget Foundation – Perinatal Mental Health Support
NDC Institute – free resources and paid programs covering breastfeeding, infant sleep and parental mental health
Womens Health
Cervical Screening Tests – Family Planning NSW
Guide to taking iron tablets – SA Health
Menopause – Family Planning NSW
Contraception – huge range of fact sheets for all forms of contraception – Family Planning NSW
Pregnancy Options – Family Planning NSW
Sexually transmitted infections – Family Planning NSW
Mental Health
ThisWayUp – online modules for depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia
Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
HeadToHealth – online portal to access a range of mental health support services
ForWhen Perinatal Mental Health Helpline
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression support
Paediatrics/Kids Health
Royal Children’s Hospital condition factsheets – A-Z listing of common health concerns
NSW Poisons Information Service – phone 13 11 26
CubCare – urgent Telehealth appointments with paediatric specialists
Activities for parents with babies and young children – Wollongong area
Event Cinemas – Bring Your Baby
Hoyts Cinemas – Prams at the Pix
UOW Early Start Discovery Space
Wollongong Libraries – kids activities
‘Play Illawarra’ – great directory of local playgrounds
FlipOut playgroup sessions