We offer a wide variety of fact sheets on women's health topics
Some fact sheets are also available in different languages
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Contraception - Your choices
If you're having sex and don't want to get pregnant, you need contraception. Contraception is also called birth control or family planning. This fact sheet discusses your options.
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Contraceptive pill
Using a worry free contraception that suits you is your best protection against unplanned pregnancy. For some, the contraceptive pill is an option. This fact sheet discusses the two main types of contraceptive pills.
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Contraception - Your choices
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Early pregnancy - before your first pregnancy appointment at the Women’s
This fact sheet is for women due to attend the Women's for their antenatal care. Before your first pregnancy appointment at the Women's, be sure to make bookings for services you may need before your appointment. These services and other early pregnancy tests are outlined in this fact sheet.
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Emergency contraception
If you had sex without contraception, or had problems with your regular method (missed pills, broken condom), emergency contraception can help prevent unplanned pregnancy.
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Epidural information
This information is for women having an epidural during labour at the Women's. It explains what an epidural is, why you are having one and how it is administered.
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Explaining preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is an illness that occurs during or immediately after pregnancy. It can affect both the mother and the baby.
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Early pregnancy - before your first pregnancy appointment at the Women’s
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Improving your recovery after birth – Physiotherapy advice
After you have given birth we recommend that you follow some simple steps which will improve your postnatal recovery.
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Induction of labour
This information is to help you and your family make a choice about induction of labour and to answer some of the questions you may have.
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Improving your recovery after birth – Physiotherapy advice
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Parent guide for the first week of life
This guide helps new parents understand what is normal for their newborn baby and what signs to watch for that might mean their baby is sick.
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Pelvic floor exercises
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments which support the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel. It is important that all women exercise their pelvic floor muscles everyday throughout life, to prevent weakness or improve strength.
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Post mortem examination - an explanation for families
This information is for families whose baby has died at the Royal Women’s Hospital. While some of the information will be relevant to families elsewhere, not all hospitals follow the same procedures.
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Parent guide for the first week of life
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