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Apnoea of prematurity is a breathing pause that can occur in premature babies. This resource provides advice for parents on the management of apnoea of prematurity.

01 Dec 2019... This resource summarises what to bring to the hospital when having a baby. This is essential to ensure women are prepared in advance of what they need to organise so they and their partner or support person feel prepared and that their hospital stay is as comfortable as possible with all they need.

01 May 2021... This fact sheet explains the possible health effects of IVF (in vitro fertilisation) and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection). Ask your doctor about the best options for you.

01 Aug 2020... It is common for the perineum to tear during a vaginal birth. Most often a tear will simply need to be stitched and will heal well, others will need more attention and time to heal. This information gives advice about how to care for yourself after a third or fourth degree tear.

All pregnancies are different. Regardless of your size, what's most important is a healthy rate of growth for your baby.

If your baby’s movement pattern changes, it may be a sign that they are unwell. Around half of all women who had a stillbirth noticed their baby’s movements had slowed down or stopped. This resource explains how often your baby should move and what you should do if it changes.

31 Oct 2023... This information booklet is about preventing stillbirth. Talking about ways to reduce the chance of stillbirth is a normal part of pregnancy care. The booklet includes information on 5 things you can do to help reduce your chance of stillbirth: Reducing your and your baby’s exposure to cigarette smoke Working together with your health professionals to check your baby’s growth Learning your baby’s movements and letting your health professionals know if your baby’s movements stop or slow down Sleeping on your side once you reach 28 weeks of pregnancy Talking with your midwife or doctor about the best timing for your baby’s birth

13 Apr 2022... This video by Multicultural Centre for Women's Health explains how pregnancy begins, what effects your chances of getting pregnant and an overview of the female reproductive system.  It is part of a series about periods, pregnancy, and contraception. This video provides general information only. It is important to seek advice from a health professional regarding your individual circumstances. 

19 Aug 2024... Domestic and family violence is when a person like a partner or family member uses power and control to dominate or hurt you.  It can happen in many forms, like physical harm, insults, tracking your movements, breaking your things, or cutting you off from your friends.  For some women, domestic and family violence begins during their pregnancy, or this can be a time when it gets worse. Sometimes abuse is aimed at your unborn baby which can affect the wellbeing of you both.  You deserve to live free from control, violence, and fear. Watch this video to learn more about domestic and family violence, and how you can seek and receive help.

If you have recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM), you probably have a lot of questions. This short video will step you through the most up-to-date information about diet and GDM before you see the dietitian and diabetes educator.