When to come to hospital in labour
When to Come to Hospital in Labour is essential to ensure women are aware in advance of who to contact, when and why to come to hospital, and the signs of labour. It also provides information to ensure timely access to care, especially if complications arise.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is recommended for screening for depression in the antenatal and postnatal periods. The following EDPS translations have been linguistically validated (forward and back translations by Western Sydney Local Health District Translation Services. Translations for either antenatal and postnatal use are printed on official NSW Health forms for accurate scanning into health medical records. Please be aware that scores used to identify possible depression in migrant and refugee women are generally lower than those used in the general Australian population. Use the following guide for screening: The EPDS is a screening tool not a diagnostic one and designed to identify those who require a more comprehensive mental health assessment. Complete the first antenatal screening as early as practical in pregnancy and repeat screening at least once later in pregnancy. Complete the first postnatal screening 6-12 weeks after birth and repeat screening at least once in the first postnatal year. For a woman with an EPDS score between 10 and 12, monitor and repeat in 2-4 weeks as the score may change subsequently. Arrange further assessment of perinatal women with an EPDS score of 13 or more. For a woman with a positive score on Question 10, undertake or arrange immediate further mental health assessment and if there is any disclosure of suicidal ideation, rake urgent action in accordance with local protocol. Use appropriate antenatal or postnatal NSW Health forms below:
Baby’s movements: what is normal?
This resource provides information for pregnant women on the type of movements they should expect from the foetus during pregnancy.
Contraception After You Have Had a Baby
Contraception After You Have Had a Baby. This resource summarises options for suitable contraception after giving birth, including suitable options for breastfeeding mothers. Translations of these resources were funded through Multicultural Health Funding Program 2017-2018
What to Bring to Hospital when Having a Baby
This resource summarises about What to bring to hospital when having a baby. This is essential to ensure women are prepared in advance of what they need to organise so they and thier partner/ support person feel prepared and that thier hospital stay is as comfortable as possible with all they need.Translations of these resources were funded through Multicultural Health Funding Program 2017-2018
What is the best way to look after your family
What is the best way to look after your family? - Written resources promoting national Cervical Screening programs, co-designed with Mongolian community members.The message “taking care of yourself is the best way of looking after your family” resonated strongly with the commuites.
Cervical Screening Test is safe at anytime during pregnancy
A poster promoting the safety of screening during pregnancy was developed for display in GP clinics , maternity services and other services. The poster includes information promoting the safety of screening during pregnancy in English and 6 community languages – Arabic, Bangla, Indonesian, Mandarin, Mongolian and Thai
Information about COVID-19 testing clinics
Not enough people in the community are getting tested for COVID-19. Everyone with symptoms needs to get tested to help stop the community spread of COVID-19.
You can have a cervical screening test at any time during pregnancy
You can have a cervical screening test at any time during pregnancy is a video for women aged 25 years and over who are due for a cervical screening test. Cervical screening saves lives! Talk with your doctor, midwife or nurse if you are due for your cervical screening test.
Breastfeeding tips for new mothers
It covers the basics of breastfeeding, how and when to feed the baby, explains the normal breast changes and what is not normal when breastfeeding.The resource also provides the contact numbers on where to get help when needed. The resource have been translated in the following languages: Mongolian, Nepalese, Bengali, Indonesian and Thai.