Resources for women and families
Below is a suite of pregnancy-related resources and information that you may find helpful during your pregnancy.
RPA/Canterbury Hospital ANSC Patient Brochure
General parent education resources
RPA Women and Babies
Canterbury Hospital
Health Direct - PregnancyBirth and Baby- COVID-19 and pregnancy
EMERGENCY medical help during your pregnancy
If you are greater than 20 weeks pregnant:
Contact relevant hospital - RPA Women and Babies Labour Ward ph.9515 8420 or Canterbury Hospital ph.9153 2000 ask for Birthing Unit
If you are less than 20 weeks pregnant:
Non-urgent: Follow-up with your GP
Urgent: Contact relevant hospital - RPAH Emergency Dept ph.9515 6111 or Canterbury Hospital Emergency Dept ph.9153 2000
First Hospital "Booking In" appointment
All women should have their "booking in" appointment scheduled for ~12-14 weeks gestation.
To arrange this appointment, women need to visit their GP to confirm their pregnancy. GPs will commence the antenatal “yellow” record card for women to bring to all hospital appointments.
Women birthing at RPA Women and Babies Hospital will have an online referral form submitted by their GP. The hospital will contact women to schedule their “booking in appointment”.
Women birthing at Canterbury Hospital need to contact the antenatal clinic on 9153 2091 or 9153 2092 to arrange their “booking in” appointment. Their GP needs to complete the Obstetric Referral Form (451 KB) for women to bring to their appointment.
This booking information is only for public patients. It does not apply to women electing to have care from a private obstetrician.
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
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Bleeding and pain in early pregnancy:
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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
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Looking after your perinatal mental health
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- one-page summary of online and face to face support services
Models of care - RPA Women and Babies; Canterbury Hospital
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Pregnancy Checklist
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- A checklist of topics to consider and discuss with your GP and/or health professional during your pregancy and following birth
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.
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) Pregnancy and alcohol (Australian Government) Tobacco smoking and pregnancy ( NSW Health)