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.
Syphilis
Information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection. Includes information on how to use a condom correctly.
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:
Services Provided by Tuberculosis Prevention and control Service/Chest Clinics
NSW has a network of TB Prevention and Control Service / Chest Clinics located across the state. The network aims to provide a comprehensive, culturally appropriate and accessible service to all. Our goals are to cure TB, reduce TB illness and prevent the spread of TB within the community.
Privacy Leaflet for Patients
Leaflet explaining why the NSW Health Service collects information about patients (e.g. test results) to help provide the best care. Includes information about how the privacy of these records is protected, and how patients can access their medical records.
100 Messages for Children to Learn and Share
100 health messages for children to learn and share. Ten messages in 10 topics. The topic areas include Malaria, Diarrhoea, Nutrition, Coughs, Colds & Illness, Intestinal Worms, Water & Sanitation, Immunisation, HIV & Aids and Accidents, Injury and Early Childhood Development. The messages support teachers to structure school curricula, design health campaigns and provide content for social media. They give youth workers and parents a basic but essential list of what children should know and be able to share about health before leaving Primary School.
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
Tuberculosis fact sheets and patient information in other languages
Information about tuberculosis (TB), including causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Monkeypox (Mpox) - Information for high-risk contacts
This fact sheet provides information for mpox (monkeypox) high-risk contacts.