March 2017 No Images? Click here Antenatal shared care update Click the buttons below for the latest updates from your affiliate hospital Love, talk, sing, read, play child development flip chart Did you know that Families NSW have resources for parents to provide advice and information on the social and emotional development of their child and how they can help nurture their child’s development? The resource is also available in Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. Get Health in Pregnancy In 2015, NSW Health launched a gestational weight gain enhancement to its Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service® known as Get Healthy in Pregnancy (GHiP). This free phone-based coaching service aims to support women during pregnancy to set and achieve personal goals relating to healthy eating, physical activity and a corresponding healthy weight gain, thereby maximising healthy outcomes for both mother and baby. Read more... Vaccinations in pregnancy Vaccination during pregnancy has been shown to benefit both mother and baby; protective antibodies are transferred across the placenta protecting the baby for up to six months. Multiple studies have shown that better patient information is needed to improve the uptake of vaccines in pregnancy. Read more... CPD Obstetric calendar The 2017 Obstetric/Women’s Health Education calendar is now available. As the 2017-2019 triennium has commenced, GPs will again be required to accrue at least 12 Category 2 points over the three year period to remain a Recognised/Affiliated ANSC GP with their relevant ANSC program. Read more... For feedback or program enquiries please contact Maternal and Child Health Project Officer: |