LucyLou Contributors:
Dr Lisa Robinson, OB/GYN - www.drlisarobinson.com.au
Jenny Milligan, The Nurtury - www.thenurtury.com.au
Dr Megan, Nutritionist - www.nutrition4you.com.au
Gidget Foundation - www.gidgetfoundation.org.au
Body Fabulous - www.bodyfabulous.com.au
Early Daze Doula - www.earlydazedoula.com.au
Australian Parenting Resources:
SIDS - www.rednose.org.au
ABA - www.breastfeeding.asn.au
World Health Organisation - www.who.int
National Health & Med. Research - www.nhmrc.gov.au
PANDA
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
www.panda.org.au
PANDA helpline - 1300 726 306
Mon-Fri EST 9.00am, 0 7.30pm.
Beyond Blue
Supporting mental health and wellbeing of new and expectant parents.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Phone: 1300 224 636
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline
Free counselling for women and their families.
www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au
Phone: 1800 882 436
Sonder
Mobile App
Wellbeing and Safety
24/7 confidential support at the touch of a button.
Apple Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/sonder-wellbeing-safety/id1178892371
Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonder.member.android&hl=en_AU&gl=US&pli=1
NSW Health (Immunisation info)
www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation
SKAI
Sharing Knowledge about Immunisation
www.talkingaboutimmunisation.org.au
Raising Children Network
Australian resource - support for newborns to teens
www.raisingchildren.net.au
Tresillian Family Care
Supporting breastfeeding, settling techniques, mental health and nutrition.
www.tresillian.net
Phone: 1800 459 540 or 1300 272 736
Karitane Parenting Services
Supporting families, including day services and resources.
www.karitane.com.au
Phone: 1300 227 464
Multiple Birth Association
Saving Moses
Other helpful agencies (in Australia):
Health Direct Australia
Phone: 1800 022 222
Mothersafe
Info on safe medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Phone: 02 9382 6539
Poisons Information Service
Phone: 13 11 26
Unsure what your options are for maternity care in your country?
A global online portal does not appear to be available yet. However, a good source of comprehensive research in this area is the book title listed below:
https://www.glowm.com/article/heading/vol-1--pregnancy-and-society--birth-systems-across-the-world-variations-in-maternity-policy-and-services-across-countries/id/415183#.Y_LmsS8Rr0o
Additional international resources listed below:
UK residents - www.nhs.uk
USA residents - www.childbirth.org
Canadian residents - www.omama.com
Singapore residents - www.sgh.com.sg
Hong Kong residents - www.gov.hk