Resources for general practitioners

GPs participating in the Royal Hospital for Women ANSC program are provided with a suite of resources developed in conjunction with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Click through for the Royal Hospital for Women protocol and information on where to find the appropriate resources on the RHW website.

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• RHW Antenatal Shared Care Protocol (updated May 2023 – currently under review)
• RHW Summary protocol  (updated May 2023 – currently under review)
• Updated ADIPS 2025 GDM diagnostic criteria
• MBS Quick Guide – Australian Doctor
• Get Healthy in Pregnancy (NSW Health) – Free telephone-based service to support all women about eat healthily, getting active and maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy

For a comprehensive list of protocols for GPs, please visit the RHW website Policies & Publications for topics relating to antenatal, early pregnancy, infections, labour and postnatal.

For multicultural services and support:

Cross Cultural Workers in Maternity & Child & Family Health Services – free and confidential service for women and families from migrant and refugee backgrounds, and international students who are birthing and/or using child and family health services in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

NSW Health: Multicultural Health Communication Service – Translated material regarding pregnancy related issues

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale translated and validated for 18 languages

Breastfeeding education and support