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Library Books

Family: stories of belonging by Alaina Gougoulis and Ian See (Ed.)
Call Number: WS 105.5.F2 FAM
ISBN: 9781922458032
Publication Date: 2023
An uplifting collection of personal essays celebrating the various forms of family, featuring contributions from some of Australia's most exciting writers and thinkers.
Love, Dad : confessions of an anxious father by Laurie Steed
Call Number: WS 105.5.F2 STE
ISBN: 9781760992064
Publication Date: 2023
The father of two young boys, Laurie reflects on how his own experiences have defined the kind of man he is and the kind of parent he would like to become.
Raising good humans every day by Hunter Clarke-Fields
ISBN: 9781648481420
Publication Date: 2023
Little ways to stay mindful, be present, and raise good humans--every day! As a parent, it's the little things you do each and every day that can help your kids grow up to be kind, confident, and conscientious human beings.
Still a Mum by Meagan Donaldson
ISBN: 9780645139211
Publication Date: 2021
Still a Mum is a wholehearted book on grief and losing a baby that provides wisdom and support through careful insight, helping you feel less alone.

CPR Courses

Videos

Early Parenting (56:25) WACHS)
Baby bath - preparation and safety (The Women's)
Baby cues (Raising Children)
Baby cues : tired (Raising Children)
Bonding with newborns : parent stories (Raising Children)
How to wrap a baby 0-3 months
PANDA : Why Good Enough Parenting Is Great Parenting Many new parents come to parenting with certain expectations of themselves as parents, and how parenting will look in their new family. The reality is often quite different. For some new parents, the shock of expectations not being met, and adjusting to the new reality, can have negative impacts on their mental health.
Parenting videos which feature Auslan interpreters
Thoughts about becoming parents (Raising Children)
Why good enough parenting is great parenting Many new parents come to parenting with certain expectations of themselves as parents, and how parenting will look in their new family. The reality is often quite different. For some new parents, the shock of expectations not being met, and adjusting to the new reality, can have negative impacts on their mental health.
Contraceptive choices after child birth : the coil or Intra Uterine Device

Resources

KEMH

Osborne Park Hospital

Childbirth and parenting programs

Australian Red Cross

Beyond Blue

Children of Parents With A Mental Illness (COPMI)

Helping my child and family

Family Planning Victoria

LGBTIQ and Diversity (Easy English)

Healthy WA

Making Smoking History

Quitting what's in it for me

Ngala

PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia

Parents

How to raise a gender-neutral baby

Perinatal Depression E-Consortium

MumSpace : support for the emotional health of new mums at every step

Rainbow Families

Resources for families

Raising Children Network

Red Nose

Relationship Australia Victoria

Support for fathers

Westmead Hospital

Auslan resources

Apps

Child Safety App Introducing the new Kidsafe WA Child Safety App! This is ideal for parents and carers with children aged between 0 and 5 years old.
MindMum Being pregnant and having a baby are big life changes. As well as excitement and joy, it’s common to have mixed emotions: uncertainty, and even worry and sadness.
Smiling Mind Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life.
What were we thinking!

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KEMH Parent Education
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KEMH Women and Newborn Health Library
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OPH Osborne Park Hospital

General enquiries (08) 6457 8000

OPH Parent Education Osborne Park
(08) 6457 8010
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E-books

Pregnancy, birth and your baby (KEMH) by Women and Newborn Health Service
Call Number: WQ 150 PRE
Publication Date: Feb 2023

Finding help before and after baby arrives (KEMH) 2021

Websites

Mother-baby Nurture Groups Mother-Baby Nurture is a safe place to come if you are struggling with the transition of becoming a parent, finding it hard to connect with your baby, or feeling a little isolated, anxious or low.
MumSpace Support for the emotional health of new mums, at every step
Ngala Parenting Line
8:00am to 8:00pm 7 days a week
Phone: (08) 9368 9368 Regional WA 1800 111 546
PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia Supports women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.
Playgroup WA
Raising Children Network - Parenting in Pictures
SMS4dads Fathers, Dads-to-be, Families & Health Professionals Receive free text messages, support, info & tips – especially for dads & dads-to-be
Your first steps : the steps you can take for baby (ACCC) product safety

Care Opinion Australia

Share your story to help make our health service better!

Playgroups

Mother-Baby Nurture support groups across the metro area with one group designed specifically for migrant/refugee mothers and their babies. Course is free and runs over 10 weeks. Find your nearest playgroup here

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