Resources for Women

Resources to help you in your pregnancy. 

Cervical Cerclage

Patient information of what is a Cervical Cerclage, why you might need one, how the stitch is put in and what happens once it is in.
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Every Moment Matters

Every Moment Matters is a nation-wide project sharing the latest evidence-based information about alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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2025 Every Week Counts Magazine

Find out how we are lowering the rate of early birth and making pregnancies safer for all women and babies.
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Child and Maternal Health

NACCHO’s Child and Maternal Health work is dedicated to supporting the coordination and delivery of a number of programs that achieve strong outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children and families.
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The Australian Parenting Website

raisingchildren.net.au provides ad-free parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts.
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Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hubs

Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Hubs can help you with information and support on all types of contraception, sexual health testing and treatment, medical abortion and referral for surgical abortion of pregnancy.
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Women’s Health and Wellbeing Program

To bridge the gap in women's healthcare, the Department of Health is leading the delivery of a program of work to change the way women's health issues are treated.
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Aboriginal maternity services

Delivering culturally appropriate maternity care for Aboriginal women or women having Aboriginal babies, and their families.
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Maternity Services and Early Years

VACCHO recognises that healthy pregnancies and positive early parenting experiences have the power to transform the health and wellbeing of the entire Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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New portal to help Victorian parents

Victorian parents and carers now have access to new online services to help support them through every stage of parenting with the new Service Victoria Parents’ Portal.
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Rainbow Families Program

Rainbow Families Switchboard connects and supports LGBTIQA+ parents, coparents, carers and families.
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Women’s Alcohol & Drug Service (WADS)

The Women's Alcohol and Drug Service (WADS) is a statewide service providing specialist clinical services to pregnant women with complex substance use dependence.
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Pregnancy and birth services

Learn about who’s who during pregnancy, birth and newborn care. Understand which records and paperwork are required as well as payment options for having a baby and newborn care in Victoria.
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Pregnancy & birth

This section offers a range of quality health information drawing on highly specialised expertise and experience from Australia's largest public maternity hospital.
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MotherSafe

MotherSafe is a free telephone service for the women of NSW, based at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick.
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Pregnancy Resources

Health Direct
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Genetic screening and tests during pregnancy

Genetic screening and testing during pregnancy (also known as prenatal screening and testing) is a way of checking the health of a baby before they are born.
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Oral health in Pregnancy

How to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy
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Healthy living and pregnancy

Physical activity and healthy eating during pregnancy can help you feel, move and manage better during and after your little one arrives.
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Get healthy in pregnancy

Get Healthy in Pregnancy is a free NSW Government service for all pregnant women in NSW. Our health coaches are university qualified and offer support and tools to help you stay healthy during your journey from pregnancy, to birth and beyond.
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Strong Women Strong Babies Pregnancy Diary

The diary is a culturally appropriate resource for Aboriginal families that promotes healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding with a strong focus on prevention and early intervention. It guides women through the different stages of their pregnancy.
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Mental health help for parents and babies

There are services, programs and resources for parents and parents expecting a baby, who are experiencing mental health issues.
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Hyperemesis gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that lasts for more than a few days. Find out more below.
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Vaccination during pregnancy

Vaccinations before, during and after pregnancy
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Pregnancy care options

Explore the different pregnancy care options in NSW, find a public maternity hospital and learn more about levels of care they offer.​
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Thinking of having a baby

​​​​​The information outlines the steps you can take to plan for a healthy pregnancy.
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Maternity services in rural Western Australia

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby
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Your maternity care options

Government of Western Australia
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Having a baby

Government of Western Australia
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Pregnancy, birth and early parenting

Tasmanian Government
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Preterm Birth Prevention Clinic

ACT Government
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Pregnancy care and birthing options

ACT Government
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Canberra Maternity Options: having a baby in the ACT public maternity system

ACT Government
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Growing Deadly Families

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Supporting Healthy Pregnancies

Queensland Government
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Pregnancy Information Resources

Helpful resources for your pregnancy.
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Every Week Counts Brochure

Baby’s development towards the end of pregnancy. Women and Babies Research
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Progesterone information

Empower women to make informed decisions about their pregnancy care
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Yarning Timing of Birth (Stronger Bubba Born)

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Cervical Length Measurement & progesterone prescription

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Timing of Birth

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Cervical Length Ultrasound

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Preterm and Early Term Birth Educational Video

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Stronger Bubba Born

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Cervical Length Ultrasound

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Quit Smoking for Baby

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Quit Smoking

Through Quitline services and extensive cessation support information, resources and evidence-based tools accessed through quit.org.au, Quit provides direct support for people who smoke or vape to quit.
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Safer Baby Bundle Smoking Cessation A5 Flyer

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See Stop Scan

This campaign is informed by key strategies to prevent early birth and centers the role First nations mothers, and their healthcare workers can play in ensuring healthy pregnancies, babies and communities.
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Preterm Preeclampsia Resources

Information on preterm preeclampsia
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Progesterone use in pregnancy

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iSISTAQUIT

iSISTAQUIT campaign aims to increase awareness about smoking cessation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in pregnancy, increase interest in the program, inspire Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and health professionals.
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