Depression in Pregnancy & Antidepressant Medication Use
Information about the use of antidepressants to treat depression in pregnancy.
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
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.
Pregnancy and Alcohol - information you might not know about
Pregnancy and Alcohol brochure provides evidence-based information about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This brochure is available in a range of languages.
Maternity care in Australia
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, find out what care, support and services may be available to you in Australia.
Smoking and pregnancy
A guide to the effects of tobacco smoke on unborn babies, including information on how to quit smoking.
Early Pregnancy Care - planning a pregnancy and becoming pregnant
Thinking of having a baby – planning a pregnancy and becoming pregnant:A brochure which provides factual, simple information for women to prepare for pregnancy and tips on keeping healthy whilst pregnant.
Early Pregnancy Care - when things go wrong
Early pregnancy – when things go wrong:A booklet for women experiencing complications in early pregnancy, including information on what to do if you are having a miscarriage, types of miscarriage and support services available.
Expecting a Baby
This brochure explains how women are at risk of bladder and bowel control problems during pregnancy and after childbirth. Find out if you are at risk and what you can do about strengthening weak pelvic floor muscles.
Whooping cough vaccine and your pregnancy
Whooping cough vaccine given to the mother when she is pregnant is the best way to stop babies from getting whooping cough. This resource addresses common questions around the use of this vaccine in pregnant women.