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Title	Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Publication no.	AHS - 7000
Last update	17/04/2012
Summary	English version of the Antenatal Edinburgh Scale, a screening questionnaire to check for depression during pregnancy. For professional use.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Birthing Unit. Strictly no visitors. Labouring Women and Support Persons Only
Publication no.	AHS - 6910
Last update	30/05/2012
Summary	Sign saying, 'Birthing Unit.Strictly no visitors.Labouring Women and Support Persons Only'
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Blocked ducts and mastitis
Publication no.	NGO - 6275
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact sheet about How to cope with blocked ducts and mastitis during breastfeeding.
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Breastfeeding & antidepressant medication use
Publication no.	AHS - 7560
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information about the use of antidpressant medication during breastfeeding.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Breastfeeding Welcome. Here For more information, contact your local Breastfeeding Clinic
Publication no.	AHS - 7225
Last update	30/05/2012
Summary	Sign saying 'Breastfeeding welcome here. For more information contact your local Breastfeeding Clinic' .
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Breastfeeding welcome here
Publication no.	NGO - 6830
Last update	30/05/2012
Summary	A sticker from the Australian Breastfeeding Association to say that breastfeeding is welcome here.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Caring for your new baby at home
Publication no.	BHC - 7050
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Tips for coping with a new baby at home. Includes information on common problems in newborn babies, and when to call the doctor
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Cultural meal guide for Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes
Publication no.	AHS - 6715
Last update	18/07/2012
Summary	Guide to healthy eating in pregnancy for Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes.
Languages	English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Depression during pregnancy and early parenthood
Publication no.	OTH - 6340
Last update	14/03/2012
Summary	Information about depression in pregnancy and early parenthood, including signs and symptoms of depression, causes of depression, treatment options, coping strategies, and how to find help.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Diabetes in pregnancy - gestational diabetes
Publication no.	BHC - 5590
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop in pregnancy. This fact sheet explains the condition and how it can affect a woman's pregnancy and future health.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Early Pregnancy Care - planning a pregnancy and becoming pregnant
Publication no.	DOH - 8685
Last update	19/08/2010
Summary	Thinking of having a baby – planning a pregnancy and becoming pregnant: A brochure which provides factual, simple information for women to prepare for pregnancy and tips on keeping healthy whilst pregnant.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Lao (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Early Pregnancy Care - when things go wrong
Publication no.	DOH - 8690
Last update	19/08/2010
Summary	Early pregnancy – when things go wrong: A booklet for women experiencing complications in early pregnancy, including information on what to do if you are having a miscarriage, types of miscarriage and support services available.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Engorgement and Too Much Milk
Publication no.	NGO - 6270
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact Sheet about How to cope with engorged breasts and too much milk while breastfeeding.
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Good ways to settle babies under six months: a parent's guide
Publication no.	BHC - 7290
Last update	11/07/2012
Summary	Parents' guide to settling babies. Includes information on coping with crying, and managing your baby's changing needs throughout the day for sleeping, feeding and play.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Having A Baby
Publication no.	DOH - 8075
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to pregnancy and childbirth.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How Breastfeeding Works
Publication no.	NGO - 6260
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact Sheet about Information on how breastfeeding works, including tips on breastfeeding and how to know if your baby is getting enough milk.
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How can genetic counselling help?
Publication no.	BHC - 3070
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Guide to genetic counselling. What it is and who needs it.
Language	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How to Express Breastmilk
Publication no.	NGO - 6300
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact Sheet about How to express breastmilk while breastfeeding
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How to Store Breastmilk
Publication no.	NGO - 6305
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact Sheet about How to store breast milk
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	How to sterilise bottles and utensils
Publication no.	HTS - 669
Last update	14/03/2012
Summary	Insturctions for sterilising babies' bottles and teats.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	I can already hear, kick and breathe in daddy's cigarette smoke
Publication no.	AHS - 7400
Last update	21/09/2010
Summary	Reminder to parents of the effects of smoking on unborn babies.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf)

Title	If you are pregnant, or think you may be, please inform a staff member BEFORE you have an X-ray.
Publication no.	AHS - 6160
Last update	09/05/2012
Summary	Asks women who are pregnant or think they might be, to inform staff before having an x-ray
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf)

Title	Increasing Your Milk Supply
Publication no.	NGO - 6285
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact Sheet No 8 Tips for increasing milk supply during breastfeeding, and how to know if the baby is getting enough milk.
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Increasing your supply of breastmilk
Publication no.	AHS - 8960
Last update	06/12/2011
Summary	Information on How to Increasing your Supply of Breastmilk
Languages	Bengali (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Looking After Yourself & Your Baby
Publication no.	AHS - 7575
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Tips for looking after yourself and your new baby.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Mastitis Causes, prevention and treatment
Publication no.	AHS - 8965
Last update	06/12/2011
Summary	Information about Mastitis Causes and Treatment.
Languages	Bengali (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Maternity care options
Publication no.	BHC - 6415
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to maternity services for pregnant women in NSW and how to choose the best service.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Newborn screening: Tests to protect your baby
Publication no.	DOH - 6345
Last update	14/03/2012
Summary	Information for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Postnatal Depression - Depression After Having a Baby
Publication no.	AHS - 7565
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of postnatal depression.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Postnatal Edinburgh Scale
Publication no.	AHS - 7005
Last update	18/04/2012
Summary	English version of the Postnatal Edinburgh Scale, a screening questionnaire to check for depression during the post- natal period. For professional use.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Filipino (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Lao (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Problems with a new baby? There's always someone to help
Publication no.	BHC - 3355
Last update	30/04/2012
Summary	Guide to support services to help parents with babies cope with common problems including difficulty getting the baby to sleep, and problems feeding the baby.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Putting Your Baby to the Breast
Publication no.	NGO - 6265
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact Sheet about Detailed information on how to breastfeed a baby. Includes how to get the baby into the right position and help the baby attach to the nipple.
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Sad feelings after childbirth - a 'hidden' problem
Publication no.	BHC - 5925
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	Information about postnatal depression, including how to recognise symptoms and where to get help.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Punjabi (pdf), Samoan (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Tongan (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Smoking and pregnancy
Publication no.	DOH - 7030
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to the effects of tobacco smoke on unborn babies, including information on how to quit smoking.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Korean (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Sore and Cracked Nipples
Publication no.	NGO - 6280
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact Sheet about How to cope with sore and cracked nipples during breastfeeding
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	The Complementary Feed
Publication no.	NGO - 6290
Last update	15/06/2012
Summary	Fact sheet about How to give complementary feeds during breastfeeding.
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Use and care of dummies
Publication no.	AHS - 8955
Last update	06/12/2011
Summary	Information about how to use and care of dummies
Languages	Bengali (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Using Nipple Shields
Publication no.	AHS - 8970
Last update	06/12/2011
Summary	Information about how to use nipple shields
Languages	Bengali (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf)

Title	Warning to Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: Seaweed Soup.
Publication no.	AHS - 9120
Last update	13/11/2012
Summary	Information pamphlet warning women of the extremely high levels of iodine in seaweed soup, this soup is often given to pregnant and breastfeeding women from Korea, Japan and some parts of China in the belief that it increases breastmilk supply. This soup can have iodine level hundreds of times higher than the recommended daily intake. High levels of iodine intake can cause hypothyroidism in newborn babies.
Languages	Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Korean (pdf)

Title	What to bring to hospital when having a baby
Publication no.	BHC - 7210
Last update	22/02/2012
Summary	A list of important items (with illustrations) which pregnant women should bring to hospital when having a baby.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Working and Breastfeeding
Publication no.	NGO - 6295
Last update	18/06/2012
Summary	Fact Sheet about How to continue breastfeeding while you're working or studying.
Languages	Amharic (pdf), Arabic (pdf), Assyrian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Hindi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)