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.
Vaccinate on time
Give your baby the best protection. Don’t delay vaccinations.
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:
respiratory illness resources Brochures
Protecting you and your baby from influenza
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
What to bring to hospital when having a baby details what families need to organise so their partner/ support person feel prepared and are as comfortable as possible for their hospital stay.
There is no place for domestic and family violence in Australia
This poster aims to raise awareness of DFV in newly arrived women from refugee backgrounds and encourages them to seek support. The poster resource is an interactive poster which is intended for display at services which will allow them to put in their service information, including name and phone number.
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