Pregnancy information

In this section you will find a selection of fact sheets on pregnancy care and other relevant information and resources that may be useful to you.

COVID-19 vaccination – Shared decision making guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
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Eating well and food safety

Healthy mouth, healthy pregnancy
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A guide to taking iron tablets
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Food safety during pregnancy
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Nutrition advice during pregnancy
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Baby's position and physiotherapy

Optimal foetal positioning
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Pelvic floor exercises
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Pelvic floor muscle training
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Pregnancy care at Grampians Health

Charter of healthcare rights
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Smoking, alcohol and vaping in pregnancy

QUIT and pregnancy
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Risks of alcohol in pregnancy
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Secondhand smoke and your children
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Vaping and e-cigarettes during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Using amphetamines during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Using cigarettes and tobacco during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Using alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Using cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Using heroin during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Vaccines and screening tests in pregnancy

Protecting your baby against influenza
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Group B Streptococcus (GBS) screening in pregnancy
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Protect your baby from whooping cough
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RSV vaccination during pregnancy
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Wellbeing in pregnancy

COPE parenthood
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iCOPE patient information sheet
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MumSpace
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Pregnancy and mental health
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Pregnancy weight matters
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Gidget House - Face to face psychological support
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Depression and anxiety during pregnancy
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Weight changes during pregnancy
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Traveling during pregnancy
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Exercise during pregnancy
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Complications of pregnancy

Fetal growth restriction
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High blood pressure and preeclampsia during pregnancy
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Your baby's movements

Your baby's movements matter
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Movements matter - Tommy's video
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Useful information

Child restraint fact sheet
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Safety of children in motor cars
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We are family - Children and pets booklet
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Birth photography
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Doppler use at home
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Every Weeks Counts
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Sleep on side from 28 weeks of pregnancy
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Information for Rh(D) negative women
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Reducing risk of stillbirth
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