Clinicians Hub resources
Evidence-based tools, guidelines and resources for health professionals and patients to support the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic diseases.
Factsheets
Starting solids – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
A brochure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families which discusses when and how to start giving baby solid food. (PDF, 742KB)
Webinars and Videos
Responsive feeding: Baby’s first food
A 5 minute video that discusses how to know whether your baby is developmentally ready for their first food.
Webinars and Videos
Introduction of solids – Apunipima Health Council
A 6 minute video explaining when and what foods to introduce to baby. Developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities by Apunipima Health Council
Webinars and Videos
Introduction to solids
A short video that discusses introducing solids in alignment with the 2012 infant feeding guideline. This discusses when, what and how to introduce foods.
Factsheets
Baby and toddler feeding – Easy English
A suite of resources designed in consultation with Brisbane African women. These resources have been developed in Easy English and discuss breastfeeding and introduction to solids.
Factsheets
Healthy eating for breastfeeding mothers
A nutritional guide developed to support mothers during their postnatal recovery and breastfeeding. The resource discusses recommended food groups, fluids, caffeine, alcohol and weight.
Factsheets
Breastfeeding confidence – Your quick guide to breastfeeding
A booklet that provides a quick guide to families on the essentials of breastfeeding, available in a range of languages including Vietnamese, Amharic, Arabic, Assyriam, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Hindi, Karen and Tamil. This resource discusses positioning, milk supply, baby's weight, expressing and storing breastmilk and common causes of pain.
Factsheets
Breastfeeding: good for baby, good for mum – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
A resource designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families on breastfeeding. This resource discusses breastfeeding benefits, and tips on recognising baby hunger cues and whether babies are receiving enough breast milk. (PDF, 637KB)
Website
Australian Breastfeeding Association resources
The Australian Breastfeeding Association website provides resources for families through all stages of their breastfeeding journey. This includes resources for pregnancy, infancy, the first year and beyond, including resources to assist with continuing to breastfeed while returning to work.
Factsheets
Strong Born – No grog during pregnancy is best
This booklet was created to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) among community members who may play a role in supporting alcohol-free pregnancy; or support a person with FASD. (PDF, 1.8MB)
Factsheets
The risks of alcohol and pregnancy
This information sheet provides information for patients about the risks of alcohol when pregnant or planning a pregnancy. (PDF, 741KB)
Factsheets
Patient information: Pregnancy after bariatric surgery or with a weight above a healthy range
This PDF has been developed for women who are above a healthy weight or have recently had bariatric surgery and are planning to become or are already pregnant. This information answers commonly asked questions regarding weight during pregnancy. (PDF, 457KB)
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