Resources for women and families
Below is a suite of pregnancy-related resources and information that you may find helpful during your 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.9787 0000 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.9787 0000
First Hospital "Booking In" appointment
Women planning to deliver at RPA Women and Babies or Canterbury Hospital should ensure they book their first hospital "Booking In" appointment ASAP. This visit should be scheduled for when you are ~ 12-14 weeks pregnant.
To arrange this appointment :
RPA Women and Babies - visit RPA Women and Babies website and complete on-line booking form
Canterbury Hospital- contact hospital directly ph.9787 0250 ph.9787 0560
Women will also need to visit their GP for clinical assesment and to obtain relevant hospital Obstetric referral form. This form needs to be brought to their hospital visit.
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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Having a Baby BookHaving 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
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Models of care
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- 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
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RPA Women and Babies/Canterbury Hospital GP Antenatal Shared Care Program
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- information regarding this option of care RPA Midwifery Group Practice - information regarding this option of care When do I go home - RPA Women and Babies discharge information Canterbury Hospital - Options of Care - information regarding various options of care Canterbury Hospital - Birth After Caesarean Clinic
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