Birthing Support Services

Follow the links below to find information on services for women giving birth and their newborn babies.

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Genetic services in Victoria
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Genetic services in Victoria cover diagnosis, screening and testing, counselling and ongoing management of individuals and families with particular birth defects and genetic disorders. Services available include maternal serum screening (MSS), screening for all newborn babies for phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis and another 20 metabolic disorders, carrier screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) and thalassaemia screening.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Childbirth - help for women from overseas
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Women from a non-English speaking background, including migrant and refugee women, can improve their English skills for a better pregnancy and birth. A better understanding of the English language will help to communicate with health caregivers.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Problems with a new baby? There's always someone to help
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide to support services for new parents.
Date:   Jan 1996
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