Patient Resources

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby 
Information on Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting
www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au
1800 882 436 – Speak to a Child and Family Health Nurse from 7am – Midnight 

Australian Breastfeeding Association 
Support, education and advocacy for breastfeeding
www.breastfeeding.asn.au
1800 686 268 – For 24 hour breastfeeding support from a trained volunteer 

Food Authority NSW Government
Provides information on food safety in pregnancy
www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au

Mothersafe 
Provides expert advice and support for medications in pregnancy 
1800 647 848

“Having a Baby” Book
Information on pregnancy provided by NSW Health 
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/Publications/having-a-baby.pdf

Gosford Private Birth and Beyond Classes
Childbirth classes for women and partners birthing at Gosford Private Hospital 
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/d/australia--new-south-wales/gosford-private-maternity-services/ 

Gosford Public Pregnancy and Early Parenting Education 
Childbirth classes for women and partners birthing at Gosford Public Hospital 
www.trybooking.com/eventlist/cclhd

Birth Beat Online Antenatal and Childbirth Classes
An online provider of childbirth education and baby first aid
www.birthbeat.com.au

Calmbirth Classes 
Childbirth Course focusing on the mind body connection to assist women during labour and birth 
www.calmbirth.com.au

Hypnobirth Classes 
Hypnotherapy Childbirth Classes to assist women to cope with labour and birth 
www.hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au

Cell Care 
Family cord blood and tissue bank. Private Stem Cell collection and storage company. 
www.cellcare.com.au

Red Nose
Education on safe sleeping and support for parents affected by SIDs or Miscarriage
www.rednose.org.au

Raising Children Network 
Reliable and up to date information for pregnancy and raising children
www.raisingchildren.net.au

Pelvic Floor First
Provides education for women in pregnancy for exercise and the pelvic floor 
www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au

Gidget Foundation Australia
Raising Awareness and Support for Perinatal Anxiety and Depression. Provides Free telehealth counselling sessions with referral from GP
www.gidgetfoundation.org.au

Mental Health Line
For professional help and guidance on Mental Health Issues and referral to relevant local services
1800 011 511 – Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 

Lifeline
24 hour telephone support for people in personal crises
13 11 14

PANDA
Supports women and partners affected by depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the first year of parenthood 
www.panda.org.au
1300 726 306 – Anxiety and Depression Helpline Mon – Fri 9am – 7:30pm