Breastfeeding your baby brochure:
Publication from NSW Health on Expressing your breast milk.
Safe Sleeping and Safe Wrapping
The latest evidence-based advice from Red Nose on how keep your baby safe and reduce the risk of sudden infant death.
Tummy Time:
Red Nose guide on why Tummy time is important to prevent a flat head, develop upper body strength and help your baby learn to crawl.
Mater Weekly timetable - Postnatal Classes
We have a range of classes available during your stay covering topics such as postnatal physiotherapy, baby massage, bathing your baby, bringing your baby home and breastfeeding.
National Immunisation Programme
NIP Schedule of Immunisations given at specific times from birth throughout life.
Newborn Bloodspot Screening:
Bloodspot screening offered for all babies born in Australia to identify those at risk of becoming seriously ill from a rare condition. Screening aims to improve the health of these babies by allowing early intervention.
Falls Prevention
Important Information to protect you and your newborn from falls and injury.
Organisations providing ongoing support for new parents
Gidget Foundation Australia
Providing support and resources for new parents in managing postnatal depression.
PANDA
Information and support on perinatal mental health and wellbeing.
Tresilian
Providing guidance for parents through resources and services. Tresillian is a free service for parents.
Karitane
Karitane offers expert parental support, education and advice, helping families to navigate the early days of parenting.
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Portal providing trusted help with all things breastfeeding, from a breastfeeding hotline and chat, to education and connection with other Mums.
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
