Useful Resources

Disclaimer

The below links are selected resource documents and websites you may find useful. The information, research and/or guidelines offered in these documents or available via these websites is considered to be interesting and potentially of value. The documents and websites listed here do not necessarily reflect the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, nor should their inclusion be interpreted as the College's recommendation or endorsement of the material.
 

Antenatal Care

• Clinical Practice Guidelines, Pregnancy Care – Department of Health (DoH), 2018

 

Dietary Information

• Dietary Advice for Pregnant Women – Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), 2011

 

HPV Vaccination

• HPV Vacccination Safety – International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), July 2013

 

Influenza Vaccination

Free influenza vaccine is available to all pregnant women in Australia and New Zealand. To receive the influenza vaccination, pregnant women are advised to visit their local doctor or immunisation provider. It is important to note that the vaccine is free; however a consultation fee may apply.
For more information please visit:

• www.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/immunise-influenza (Australia)
• www.fightflu.co.nz/pregnancy (New Zealand) 

 

Midwifery Guidelines

• National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral - 3rd Edition Issue 2 (2014) –  Australian College of Midwives

 

Pain Information

• Resources: Faculty of Pain Medicine – The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA)

 

Surgical Mesh

• Brief Summary of the New Zealand ACC Report on Surgical Mesh Claims