Helpful Information & Links
Pregnancy is a time of great change and anticipation, and you will no doubt be seeking information on all the aspects of pregnancy, labour and parenthood. Below are some great books and websites, which you may find helpful. Please remember this information is intended for general information only. It may not apply to your specific situation, and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please discuss any concerns or questions regarding your pregnancy with Dr O’Neill or the midwives. That is what we are here for.
Books
For those of you who still like to read a book, the following are recommended:
- What to Expect When You Are Expecting – Eisenberg, Merkoff and Hatherway
- Up The Duff – Kaz Cooke
- Babylove – Robin Barker
- Conception, Pregnancy and Childbirth – Mariam Stoppard
- So You’re Going To Be a Dad – Peter Downey
Links
If you prefer to scroll the internet the following links are recommended:
General Information
- Pregnancy and Food Safety
- Emotional Health in Pregnancy and Early Parenthood
- Exercise During Pregnancy
- Common Discomforts in Pregnancy
- Travel During Pregnancy
- Anti-D During Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes
- Group B Streptococcus
- Problems in Late Pregnancy
- Labour and Birth
- Planned Caesarean Section
- Influenza (Flu) Vaccination During Pregnancy
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination During Pregnancy
Support Services
- Baby Steps Health Centre
- Ngala
- Caroline’s Angels
- Community Child Health Nurse’s
- Multiple Birth Association