This service aims to identify and manage ectopic pregnancies, and diagnose, treat and support lower abdominal pain/or vaginal bleeding in women < 20 weeks gestation who are haemodynamically stable. For urgent review, attend relevant hospital Emergency Department

 Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) Patient Brochure: SLHD
pdf Bleeding and pain in early pregnancy: (283 KB)  SLHD

Fetal movements are a good indicator of a baby's health and wellbeing. Getting to know your baby's movement patterns can help recognise if something has changed. If you are concerned or worried about a change in your baby's movements contact the hospital, midwife or doctor immediately.
  
Movements matter  - comprehensive suite of resources for women and partners regarding fetal movements. Translated information available 

 COPE - Centre for perinatal excellence - resources for women and partners regarding perinatal mental health 
 beyondblue - access a variety of information for new and expectant parents, covering everything from bonding with your baby to spotting the signs of anxiety and depression.
 Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) - information and support regarding perinatal anxiety and depression 
  pdf Looking after your perinatal mental health (611 KB)  -  one-page summary of online and face to face support services 

  pdf Models of care (145 KB) - RPA Women and Babies; Canterbury Hospital 
  Canterbury Hospital - Options of Care - information regarding various options of care 
    pdf   (1018 KB) pdf RPA Women and Babies/Canterbury Hospital GP Antenatal Shared Care Program (1018 KB) - information regarding this option of care
  RPA Midwifery Group Practice - information regarding this option of care
   pdf Pregnancy Checklist (182 KB)  - A checklist of topics to consider and discuss with your GP and/or health professional during your pregancy and following birth
  When do I go home - RPA Women and Babies discharge information
  Canterbury Hospital - Birth After Caesarean Clinic 

NSW Health Resources 
  Having a Baby Book - NSW Health
 Thinking of having a baby - NSW Health. Outlines steps for women and their partners to take 3-6months prior to pregnancy to promote a healthy pregnancy 

All women regardless of age should be counselled and offered the option for screening for chromosomal abnormalities. Women should be given information early in pregnancy about the purpose and implications of these tests to enable them to make informed choices about whether or not they wish to undertake the tests.

• Screening tests for your baby in early pregnancy pamphlet - NSW Centre for Genetics Education
• Prenatal testing booklet - NSW Centre for Genetics Education
• NSW Health - Centre for Genetic Education
• RPA Combined First Trimester Screening (cFTS)
• RPA Non- Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
• RPA Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis

 Get Healthy in pregnancy - Free telephone based service to support all pregnant women to eat healthily, get active and maintain a healthy weight during preqnancy. Women can self refer to the service or discuss further with their GP or health professional.
         - Pregnancy weight gain calculator - keep track of your weight gain during pregnancy.
 Eat For Health ( Australian Government) 
 Healthy eating during pregnancy - Consumer brochure
Pregnancy and alcohol  (Australian Government)
 Tobacco smoking and pregnancy ( NSW Health)