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
Parenting before conception – Epigenetics
Information for future parents on the importance of health of both mothers and fathers before and around the time of conception. This flyer describes epigenetics - the influences of gene expression on the health of the baby at birth and also into adulthood. (PDF, 1.9MB)
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Pre-conception checklist for women
A one-page checklist women can follow to boost their chance of conceiving a healthy baby, including managing weight, exercising regularly and eating well, avoiding alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs. (PDF, 219KB)
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Planning for your pregnancy
A webpage for women with information about recommended health behaviour changes during the 3-6 months prior to pregnancy to increase fertility, improve pregnancy outcomes, and assist with recovery from birth.
Factsheets
Every moment matters – Alcohol
A brochure with information on the risks of consuming alcohol prior to and during pregnancy and breastfeeding. (PDF, 509KB)
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Every moment matters – Planning a pregnancy
A webpage with information to support women planning a pregnancy avoid alcohol. Includes videos and conversation prompts for women on what they can say to peers when not drinking.
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Pre-conception checklist for men
A one-page checklist men can follow to boost their chance of conceiving a healthy baby, including managing weight, exercising regularly and eating well, cut out smoking, limit alcohol and avoid recreational drugs. (PDF, 195KB)
Guidelines
Mental health care in the perinatal period
These national guidelines provide information on the assessment of high prevalence disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and puerperal psychosis and the treatment and management of these. The guidelines also provide information on screening and psychosocial assessment for fathers and non-birthing partners, and the management of psychological birth trauma. (PDF, 5.9MB)
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)
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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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Planting the seed: Asking about pregnancy plans
Support for health professionals when asking patients of reproductive age about their pregnancy plans to support them either prevent an unplanned pregnancy or address preconception health to conceive a healthy child when the time is right for them. (PDF, 332KB)
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