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TitleAntenatal Edinburgh Scale
Publication no.AHS - 7000
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryEnglish version of the Antenatal Edinburgh Scale, a screening questionnaire to check for depression during pregnancy. For professional use.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleBirthing Unit. Strictly no visitors. Labouring Women and Support Persons Only
Publication no.AHS - 6910
Last update24/09/2009
SummarySign saying, 'Birthing Unit.Strictly no visitors.Labouring Women and Support Persons Only'
LanguagesArabic (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleBlocked ducts and mastitis (Fact sheet No 5)
Publication no.NGO - 6275
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact sheet No 5 How to cope with blocked ducts and mastitis during breastfeeding.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleBottle feeding … what you should know
Publication no.AHS - 7385
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to bottlefeeding babies. Includes information on avoiding problems, how to sterilse bottles and equipment, how to mix the formula, and how to feed the baby.
LanguagesEnglish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleBreastfeeding & antidepressant medication use
Publication no.AHS - 7560
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation about the use of antidpressant medication during breastfeeding.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), English (pdf)
TitleBreastfeeding Welcome. Here For more information, contact your local Breastfeeding Clinic
Publication no.AHS - 7225
Last update24/09/2009
SummarySign saying 'Breastfeeding welcome here. For more information contact your local Breastfeeding Clinic' .
LanguagesArabic (pdf), English (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleBreastfeeding welcome here
Publication no.NGO - 6830
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA sticker from the Australian Breastfeeding Association to say that breastfeeding is welcome here.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleBreastfeeding: Best for Babies and Mothers
Publication no.DOH - 7595
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryGuide to breastfeeding, including its benefits for both babies and mothers, and how to overcome common problems.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleCaring for your new baby at home
Publication no.BHC - 7050
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryTips for coping with a new baby at home. Includes information on common problems in newborn babies, and when to call the doctor
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleCultural meal guide for Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes
Publication no.AHS - 6715
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryGuide to healthy eating in pregnancy for Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes.
LanguagesEnglish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleDepression during pregnancy and early parenthood
Publication no.OTH - 6340
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleDiabetes in pregnancy - gestational diabetes
Publication no.BHC - 5590
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryGestational 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.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleEngorgement and Coping with an Oversupply (Fact sheet No 4)
Publication no.NGO - 6270
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact Sheet No 4 How to cope with engorged breasts and too much milk while breastfeeding.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleFirst Feeds - Putting Your Baby to the Breast (Fact sheet No 3)
Publication no.NGO - 6265
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact Sheet No 3 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.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleGood ways to settle babies under six months: a parent's guide
Publication no.BHC - 7290
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryParents' 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.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleHaving A Baby
Publication no.DOH - 8075
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to pregnancy and childbirth.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleHow Breastfeeding Works (Fact sheet No 2)
Publication no.NGO - 6260
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact Sheet No. 2. Information on how breastfeeding works, including tips on breastfeeding and how to know if your baby is getting enough milk.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleHow can genetic counselling help?
Publication no.BHC - 3070
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryGuide to genetic counselling. What it is and who needs it.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleHow to Express Breastmilk (Fact sheet No 15)
Publication no.NGO - 6300
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact Sheet No 15 How to express breastmilk while breastfeeding
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleHow to Store Breastmilk (Fact sheet No 16)
Publication no.NGO - 6305
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact Sheet No 16 How to store breast milk
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleHow to sterilise bottles and utensils
Publication no.HTS - 669
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInsturctions for sterilising babies' bottles and teats.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleI can already hear, kick and breathe in daddy's cigarette smoke
Publication no.AHS - 7400
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryReminder to parents of the effects of smoking on unborn babies.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf)
TitleIf you are pregnant, or think you may be, please inform a staff member BEFORE you have an X-ray.
Publication no.AHS - 6160
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryAsks women who are pregnant or think they might be, to inform staff before having an x-ray
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf)
TitleIncreasing Your Milk Supply (Fact sheet No 8)
Publication no.NGO - 6285
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact Sheet No 8 Tips for increasing milk supply during breastfeeding, and how to know if the baby is getting enough milk.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleLooking After Yourself & Your Baby
Publication no.AHS - 7575
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryTips for looking after yourself and your new baby.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), English (pdf)
TitleMaternity care options
Publication no.BHC - 6415
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to maternity services for pregnant women in NSW and how to choose the best service.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleNewborn screening: Tests to protect your baby
Publication no.DOH - 6345
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitlePostnatal Depression - Depression After Having a Baby
Publication no.AHS - 7565
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation on the causes, symptoms and treatment of postnatal depression.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), English (pdf)
TitlePostnatal Edinburgh Scale
Publication no.AHS - 7005
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryEnglish version of the Postnatal Edinburgh Scale, a screening questionnaire to check for depression during the post- natal period. For professional use.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitlePreparation of formula feeds
Publication no.HTS - 670
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInstructions for preparing formula feeds for babies.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleProblems with a new baby? There's always someone to help
Publication no.BHC - 3355
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryGuide to support services to help parents with babies cope with common problems including difficulty getting the baby to sleep, and problems feeding the baby.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleSad feelings after childbirth - a 'hidden' problem
Publication no.BHC - 5925
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryInformation about postnatal depression, including how to recognise symptoms and where to get help.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleSettling baby to sleep
Publication no.BHC - 5405
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryWhy babies may have difficulty going to sleep, and strategies parents can use to settle their babies.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Indonesian (pdf), Italian (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleSmoking and pregnancy
Publication no.DOH - 7030
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to the effects of tobacco smoke on unborn babies, including information on how to quit smoking.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Bosnian (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Japanese (pdf), Korean (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleSore and Cracked Nipples (Fact Sheet No 6)
Publication no.NGO - 6280
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact Sheet No 6 How to cope with sore and cracked nipples during breastfeeding
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleThe Complementary Feed (Fact sheet No 9)
Publication no.NGO - 6290
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact sheet No 9 How to give complementary feeds during breastfeeding.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Tamil (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleWhat to bring to hospital when having a baby
Publication no.BHC - 7210
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA list of important items (with illustrations) which pregnant women should bring to hospital when having a baby.
LanguagesArabic (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)
TitleWhy you should know about thalassaemia
Publication no.BHC - 5015
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryGuide to understanding the inherited blood disorder thalassaemia - how it's inherited and what it's like to live with the disorder.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), Croatian (pdf), English (pdf), Italian (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Portuguese (pdf), Russian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleWomen and HIV. Fact sheet 6 - Parenting
Publication no.NGO - 6090
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryA guide to parenting issues for women with HIV, including thinking about becoming a parent, support services for families affected by HIV, deciding whether to tell your children or other people about being HIV positive, planning for the future, and respite care.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Thai (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
TitleWorking and Breastfeeding (Fact sheet No 14)
Publication no.NGO - 6295
Last update24/09/2009
SummaryFact Sheet No 14 How to continue breastfeeding while you're working or studying.
LanguagesArabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Farsi (pdf), Khmer (pdf), Korean (pdf), Macedonian (pdf), Serbian (pdf), Spanish (pdf), Turkish (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)
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