One of the most important things we value at TasWomen is patient education – helping every woman to better understand her own body so that you receive your healthcare in equal partnership with your health professionals.
Here are some great resources to get you started on that journey!
Hobart Obstetrics & Gynaecology Resources
Women's Imaging – Hobart obstetrics & gynaecology ultrasound
TasIVF – IVF services
Fertility Tasmania – IVF services
The Hobart Anaesthetic Group – Hobart's specialist anaesthetic doctors
Medicines and pregnancy
'Ask a Pharmacist' at The Royal Women's Hospital
General health in pregnancy
Quick Tips from The Royal Women's Hospital
Common Concerns in Early Pregnancy at The Royal Women's Hospital
Pregnancy, birth and postnatal
Babies & Pregnancy at myDr Australia
Caesarean Section [pdf] from RANZCOG
Pain Relief During Childbirth brochure [pdf] from The Hobart Anaesthetic Group.
Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section brochure [pdf] from The Hobart Anaesthetic Group.
Beer and Bubs – a one–night session where expectant dads learn how to support their partner through the birth of their baby
Exercise during and after pregnancy
Exercise during Pregnancy [pdf] from Sports Medicine Australia
Pregnancy and Exercise from Better Health Victoria
Exercise after Pregnancy [pdf] from Sports Medicine Australia
Safe and healthy eating in pregnancy
Pregnancy & Healthy Eating at Food Standards Australia
Iodine supplements in pregnancy [pdf] from the National Health and Medical Research Council
Fish consumption and mercury in pregnancy at Food Standards Australia
Folate and folic acid in pregnancy at Food Standards Australia
Alcohol consumption in pregnancy at Drink Wise Australia
Pregnancy and alcohol Pregnant Pause
Alcohol during pregnancy from WA Health
The 'Women Want to Know' Project from Australian Dep. of Health
Listeria and food reference at Food Standards Australia
Breastfeeding
Pregnancy health topics
Gestational diabetes at Diabetes Australia
Vitamin K for newborn babies - Information for parents from the National Health and Medical Research Council
Vaccinations in pregnancy – The Australian Immunisation Handbook
Influenza in pregnancy – US National Institutes of Health
Travel during pregnancy from Better Health Victoria
Australian Multiple Births Association – twins, triplets and more!
Mental health, pregnancy & postnatal depression – Beyond Blue Australia
Depression in Pregnancy and Early Parenthood – Beyond Blue Australia
Vaccination in pregnancy – from Australian Dep. of Health
Vaccination of women who are planning pregnancy, are pregnant or breastfeeding – from Australian Dep. of Health
Information for Rh(D) negative women – Australian Red Cross
Pelvic floor muscles Continence Foundation of Australia
Babies, Children & Parenting
Tasmanian Parenting Resources on the Raising Children Network
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) organisations and information
Paid parental leave information & eligibility guidelines – Australian Government Dep. of Human Services
Gynaecology information
Gynaecology Patient Information from the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Women's Health Topics – myDr.com.au
Women's Health Fact Sheets – The Royal Women's Hospital
Cervical (Pap) screening resources from the Australian Government
Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis – Endometriosis Australia
Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis - BC Womens Hospital & Health Centre
Pelvic Pain eBook – Dr Susan Evans
Persistent Pain - Youtube video
Understanding Pain - Youtube video
Pelvic Floor Prolapse and Incontinence – Continence Foundation of Australia