NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Pregnancy and Post-Natal Title Antenatal Edinburgh Scale Publication no. AHS - 7000 Publication date 01/07/2002 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary English version of the antenatal Edinburgh Scale introduction for office use only. For more information please refer to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - A health professionals' guide provided below by the beyond blue National Postnatal Depression Program, attached to the English pdf. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Filipino, Hindi, Khmer, Lao, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Birthing Unit Publication no. AHS - 6910 Publication date 01/01/1997 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary Sign saying, 'Birthing Unit Strictly no visitors Labouring Women and Support Persons Only' Languages Arabic, English, Vietnamese Title Blocked Ducts and Mastitis (FS No 5) Publication no. NGO - 6275 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 5 How to cope with blocked ducts and mastitis during breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Breast Feeding Publication no. AHS - 8150 Publication date 01/11/2007 Review date 01/11/2010 Author SSWAHS Summary Mothers Information Sheet For Complementary Feeding Languages Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese Title Breastfeeding & Antidepressant Medication Use Publication no. AHS - 7560 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Information about the use of antidpressant medication during breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, English Title Breastfeeding: Best for Babies and Mothers Publication no. DOH - 7595 Publication date 01/09/2005 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Guide to breastfeeding, including its benefits for both babies and mothers, and how to overcome common problems. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Caesarean Section Information Booking Brochure Publication no. AHS - 8060 Publication date 17/04/2007 Review date 17/04/2010 Author SESIAHS Summary Information for pregnant women on caesarean section Languages Chinese, English Title Caring for your new baby at home Publication no. BHC - 7050 Publication date 01/06/2004 Review date Author NSW Health 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, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Contraception - Your Choices Publication no. DOH - 7485 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date Author FPA & RWH Summary A guide to different methods of contraception for women. Languages Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Contraception: Condoms and Diaphragms Publication no. DOH - 7490 Publication date 01/08/2004 Review date Author FPA & RWH Summary A guide to condoms, female condoms and diaphragms to prevent pregnancy. Languages Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Contraceptive pills for women Publication no. BHC - 5860 Publication date 01/04/2001 Review date 21/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to how the contraceptive pill works, its benefits and risks. Languages Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, Czech, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Cultural meal guide for Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes Publication no. AHS - 6715 Publication date 01/08/2002 Review date Author Fairfield Health Service Summary Guide to healthy eating in pregnancy for Vietnamese women with gestational diabetes. Languages English, Vietnamese Title Depression during Pregnancy and Early Parenthood Publication no. OTH - 6340 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author The National Depression Initiative 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, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Depression in Pregnancy & Antidepressant Medication Use Publication no. AHS - 7570 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Information about the use of antidepressants to treat depression in pregnancy. Languages Arabic, English Title Diabetes in pregnancy - gestational diabetes Publication no. BHC - 5590 Publication date 01/07/2000 Review date 23/11/2004 Author NSW Health 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, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Emergency Contraception Publication no. SSH - 6900 Publication date 01/01/2003 Review date Author SSHC Summary How the emergency pill (or 'morning after' pill) can help prevent pregnancy. Languages English, Japanese Title Emergency Contraception Publication no. SSH - 7425 Publication date 01/11/2003 Review date Author SSHC Summary Information about the emergency pill (sometimes called the 'morning after'pill) that helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Also includes information on how to use condoms correctly Languages Chinese, English, Thai Title Engorgement and Coping with an Oversupply (FS No 4) Publication no. NGO - 6270 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 4 How to cope with engorged breasts and too much milk while breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Exercises before and after birth Publication no. DOH - 5610 Publication date 01/06/2000 Review date 24/07/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Information for women about important exercises during pregnancy and after childbirth. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Macedonian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title First Feeds - Putting Your Baby to the Breast (FS No 3) Publication no. NGO - 6265 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact 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. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Good ways to settle babies under six months: a parent's guide Publication no. BHC - 7290 Publication date 01/10/2004 Review date Author NSW Health 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, Chinese, English, Tamil, Vietnamese Title Having A Baby Publication no. DOH - 8075 Publication date 01/12/2006 Review date 01/12/2009 Author NSW Health Summary This book, published under the auspices of the NSW Department of Health, is for all NSW women who are pregnant or planning to have a baby and for their families. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Korean, Vietnamese Title Help for infertile couples Publication no. BHC - 3270 Publication date 22/07/1996 Review date 21/11/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Causes and treatment of infertility.in men and women. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How Breastfeeding Works (FS No 2) Publication no. NGO - 6260 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No. 2. Information on how breastfeeding works, including tips on breastfeeding and how to know if your baby is getting enough milk. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How can genetic counselling help? Publication no. BHC - 3070 Publication date 23/06/1997 Review date 19/05/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to genetic counselling. What it is and who needs it. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How diet can prevent birth defects Publication no. BHC - 3460 Publication date 28/08/1995 Review date 15/11/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Why the the B vitamin folate is important for helping to prevent t some birth defects. How pregnant women and women planning to have children can make sure they get enough folate. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How smoking can affect sexual health Publication no. BHC - 3090 Publication date 26/05/1997 Review date 07/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary The facts about smoking and impotence. Smoking and women's reproductive health. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to Express Breastmilk (FS No 15) Publication no. NGO - 6300 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 15 How to express breastmilk while breastfeeding Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to Store Breastmilk (FS No 16) Publication no. NGO - 6305 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 16 How to store breast milk Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title I can already hear, kick and breathe in daddy's cigarette smoke Publication no. AHS - 7400 Publication date 01/07/2004 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Reminder to parents of the effects of smoking on unborn babies. Languages Arabic, Chinese 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 Publication date 01/01/2002 Review date 30/03/2005 Author Multicultural Health Unit Summary Asks women who are pregnant or think they might be, to inform staff before having an x-ray Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Russian, Spanish Title Increasing Your Milk Supply (FS No 8) Publication no. NGO - 6285 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 8 Tips for increasing milk supply during breastfeeding, and how to know if the baby is getting enough milk. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Injections for newborn babies - why they're important Publication no. BHC - 6115 Publication date 01/06/2002 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A parent's guide to two injections given to newborn babies in hospital. These are an injection of vitamin K to help prevent a serious disorder called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding, and an injection to immunise the baby against hepatitis B. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Jaundice in newborn babies Publication no. AHS - 7295 Publication date 01/11/2003 Review date Author Sydney Children's Hospital & Westmead Ch Summary Fact sheet on jaundice, a common problem in newborn babies. Explains which babies are more likely to have jaundice and how it's treated. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Listeriosis Publication no. DOH - 7145 Publication date 01/04/2002 Review date 30/03/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to preventing listeriosis, a rare but serious foodborne disease. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Looking After Yourself & Your Baby Publication no. AHS - 7575 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Tips for looking after yourself and your new baby. Languages Arabic, English Title Maternity Care Options Publication no. BHC - 6415 Publication date 01/07/2003 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A guide to maternity services for pregnant women in NSW and how to choose the best service. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Vietnamese Title Parvovirus B19 and Fifth Disease Publication no. DOH - 7165 Publication date 01/03/2000 Review date Author NSW Health Summary Information about parvovirus B19, a common virus causing 'fifth disease', a mild illness that is more likely to affect children. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Pelvic Floor Exercise Publication no. AHS - 5795 Publication date 01/01/2000 Review date 08/07/2003 Author Mid North Coast Summary A guide to pelvic floor muscles, including exercises to keep them strong. Languages English, Punjabi Title Perineal Care after birth - What you should know Publication no. AHS - 7715 Publication date 01/05/2005 Review date Author Betty Lu, SWSAHS Summary Information on caring for the perineum after childbirth. Languages English, Vietnamese Title Planning a pregnancy? Things to do before you conceive Publication no. BHC - 5445 Publication date 01/01/2000 Review date 21/09/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to the things women can do before they conceive to protect their baby's health. Includes information about immunity to rubella, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Postnatal Depression - Depression After Having a Baby Publication no. AHS - 7565 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date Author SESAHS Summary Information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of postnatal depression. Languages Arabic, English Title Postnatal Edinburgh Scale Publication no. AHS - 7005 Publication date 01/07/2002 Review date Author SWSAHS Summary English version of Postnatal Edinburgh Scale for office use only, Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Filipino, Hindi, Khmer, Lao, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Prenatal Testing Special tests for your baby during pregnancy Publication no. OTH - 7750 Publication date 01/04/2006 Review date Author The Centre for Genetics Education Summary Information about tests available during pregnancy to check a baby's development. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese Title Rubella immunisation card Publication no. HTS - 857 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 21/09/2005 Author MHCS Summary Rubella immunisation card saying, 'Dear Madam, You have been given an injection which will immunise you against rubella (German measles). A pregnancy should be avoided for at least three months after this injection.' Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Sad feelings after childbirth - a 'hidden' problem Publication no. BHC - 5925 Publication date 01/09/2001 Review date 07/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Information about postnatal depression, including how to recognise symptoms and where to get help. Languages Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Safe Sex. No Regrets. Anyone can get condoms Publication no. DOH - 7480 Publication date 01/04/2005 Review date Author NSW Health Summary How to practise safe sex to avoid sexually transmitted infections and HIV,. Includes including information on negotiating safe sex, safe sex and overseas travel, and how to use a condom correctly. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Smoking and Pregnancy Publication no. DOH - 7030 Publication date 01/05/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A guide to the effects of tobacco smoke on unborn babies, including information on how to quit smoking. Languages Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Sore and Cracked Nipples (FS No 6) Publication no. NGO - 6280 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 6 How to cope with sore and cracked nipples during breastfeeding Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Stages of pregnancy and labour Publication no. HTS - 600 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 15/06/2005 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to conception, pregnancy and labour. Explains how conception happens, what to do if you think you're pregnant, how the baby grows during pregnancy, what happens during labour and after the birth. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Khmer, Lao, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title The Complementary Feed (FS No 9) Publication no. NGO - 6290 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 9 How to give complementary feeds during breastfeeding. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Ultrasound examination preparation Publication no. HTS - 864 Publication date 30/06/1995 Review date 16/10/2001 Author NSW Health Summary Information for pregnant women about preparing for an ultrasound examination. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title What to bring to hospital when having a baby Publication no. BHC - 7210 Publication date 01/08/2004 Review date Author NSW Health Summary A list of important items (with illustrations) which pregnant women should bring to hospital when having a baby. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Why you should know about thalassaemia Publication no. BHC - 5015 Publication date 07/09/1998 Review date 21/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to understanding the inherited blood disorder thalassaemia - how it's inherited and what it's like to live with the disorder. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Women and HIV - Fact Sheet No 5 - Pregnancy Publication no. NGO - 6085 Publication date 01/03/1997 Review date 20/05/2002 Author FPA & ACON NSW Summary A guide for women on HIV and pregnancy, including information on becoming pregnant if you have HIV, the effects of HIV on pregnancy, HIV treatment in pregnancy, risk of transmission from mother to baby, breastfeeding and HIV, and termination of pregnancy. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese Title Women and HIV - Fact Sheet No 6 - Parenting Publication no. NGO - 6090 Publication date 01/03/1997 Review date 20/05/2002 Author FPA & ACON NSW Summary A 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. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese Title Working and Breastfeeding (FS No 14) Publication no. NGO - 6295 Publication date 01/06/2003 Review date Author Australian Breastfeeding Asc. Summary Fact Sheet No 14 How to continue breastfeeding while you're working or studying. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese