Zeppelina Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 National Breastfeeding Helpline (Australia) Available24/7, staffed by trained volunteer counsellors.Call: 1800 686 268Visit: http://https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline 1800 mum2mumIf you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment and want to contact the Breastfeeding Helpline:1. National Relay Service http://http://relayservice.gov.au/support/training/nrs-call-numbers/. Give the Breastfeeding Helpline number 1800 686 268 2. TTY users, call 133 677, then ask for 1300 664 7863. Speak and Listen users, call 1300 555 727 then ask for 1300 664 786For callers who speak other languages, the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is available (24 hours, 7 days). Call 131 450.Australian Breastfeeding Association (Australia)http://https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/(03) 9885 0855La Leche League (Australia)http://http://lllaustralia.org/ State support groups, meetingsLa Leche League (International)http://https://www.llli.org/ Maternal and Child Health Line Available 24/7132 229Lactation Consultants (Australia & New Zealand)http://https://www.lcanz.org/find-a-lactation-consultant/Mothercraft CentresEllen Baron Family Centre (Qld)- (07) 3139 6500Tresillian (NSW & ACT) - 1800 637 357Karitane (NSW) - 1800 677 961Ngala (WA) - (08)9368 9368 or 1800 111 546Tweddle (Vic) – (03) 9689 1577 Breastfeeding & MedicationContact the Drug Information Service in your state, based at a Women’s or Children’s Hospitals.ACT 02 6244 3333 NSW 02 9845 2701 Children’s Hospital, Westmead 02 9382 6539 (Syd) Royal Hospital for Women 1800 647 848 (Non-Metro) Royal Hospital for Women NT 02 8922 8424 QLD 07 3840 8226 Mater Hospital 07 3253 7098 Royal Brisbane Hospital 07 3253 7300 Royal Women’s HospitalSA 08 8204 7222 TAS 03 6222 8737 VIC 03 9550 2361 Monash Medical Centre 03 9345 5208 Royal Children’s Hospital 03 9344 2277 Royal Women’s HospitalWA 08 6458 2723 King Edward Memorial Hospital*The resources and links above are provided for general information. The sites and services are not associated with or endorsed by everybump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethlehem Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Mother safe is NSW’s centre.About MotherSafeMotherSafe provides a comprehensive counselling service for women and their healthcare providers concerned about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Such exposures may include:Prescription drugsOver-the-counter medicationsStreet drugsInfectionsRadiationOccupational exposuresSome women may be offered face-to-face counselling appointments at the MotherSafe clinic which is held each week at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick. An interpreter can be arranged for women who do not speak English.For common exposures please refer to our factsheets which may provide some general information and guidance. For individualised advice or clarification of information in our factsheets please call our telephone service on 9382 6539 or 1800 647848.The fact sheets are fantastic https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/royal-hospital-for-women/services-clinics/directory/mothersafe/factsheets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelina Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Mother safe is NSW’s centre.Thanks [mention]Bethlehem[/mention]. Do you mean it's a 'Mothercraft' centre, or that it's a breastfeeding + medication/drug resource? (just trying to work out where to put it in the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethlehem Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Mothersafe are Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and medicine specialists. There’s a great list of each state’s referral centre and some free resources here. If these aren’t available, contacting the maternity ward is a great option as many women get medications while they are in hospital. https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline/resources/medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou-bags Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 WA’s medication safety line is here:https://wnhs.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/News-and-events/Medication-safety-just-a-phone-call-awayI’ve phoned them before - really helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelina Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 WA’s medication safety line is here:https://wnhs.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/News-and-events/Medication-safety-just-a-phone-call-awayI’ve phoned them before - really helpful.Thanks [mention]Lou-bags[/mention], will add them to the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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