4.5Resources
Pregnancy, birth and baby
National Prescribing Service
Better Health Channel
Smart Eating for You
Early parenthood — http://www.becomingus.com.au/
Raising children
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Healthinsite
Eat for Health
Healthy Active Australia
Health for Women
Sexually transmitted infections
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline — 1800 882 436
Safe infant sleeping
Resources specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women -
Antenatal education and planning for the birth. In: Minymaku Kutju Tjukurpa Women’s Business Manual, 4th edition. Congress Alukura, Nganampa Health Council Inc and Centre for Remote Health.
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Queensland Centre for Mothers and Babies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources
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NSW Health Strong Women Strong Babies Pregnancy Diary.
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The CARPA Standard Treatment Manual. 5th edition. Central Australian Rural Practitioners Association.
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Western Australia Department of Health. Having a Baby — Aboriginal resources
Multicultural resources
Multicultural Health (Queensland Health) — Pregnancy and postnatal topics
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service — Pregnancy and postnatal topics
Mental health resources, referral and advice
See Section 3.3
Sources of reliable online health information
Health on the Net Foundation website
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