Women's health library
Trusted information, when you want to understand more.
We have gathered reliable Australian resources to help you learn, prepare questions and feel more confident in conversations about your care.
Good information should make you feel clearer—not more overwhelmed.
Every link below leads to a recognised Australian health organisation or specialist body. We have grouped them by stage and concern so you can find a useful starting point without trawling the internet.
These external resources provide general information. They cannot diagnose your symptoms or replace advice based on your individual circumstances.
Pregnancy & birth
For the journey into parenthood.
Reliable information for planning, pregnancy, birth, feeding and emotional wellbeing.
Australian Government
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
A broad, easy-to-search guide from planning a pregnancy through birth and the early years.Visit trusted resource ↗RANZCOG
Obstetric patient information
Information from Australia and New Zealand's specialist college about antenatal care, birth and common pregnancy concerns.Visit trusted resource ↗Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding information & support
Practical evidence-led resources, classes and help for preparing to breastfeed and the early days.Visit trusted resource ↗PANDA
Perinatal mental health support
Information and confidential support for expecting and new parents experiencing emotional or mental health challenges.Visit trusted resource ↗Periods & pelvic health
Understand what your body is telling you.
Clear information about symptoms that are common—but should never be dismissed when they affect your life.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Periods
A practical overview of menstrual cycles, changes across life stages and when to speak with a doctor.Visit trusted resource ↗Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Endometriosis
Detailed information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and living with endometriosis.Visit trusted resource ↗healthdirect Australia
Heavy periods
Plain-language guidance about heavy menstrual bleeding, possible causes and when to seek medical care.Visit trusted resource ↗healthdirect Australia
Pelvic pain & gynaecological topics
Clinically reviewed Australian health information with links to symptom guidance and health services.Visit trusted resource ↗Screening & changing stages
Look after the woman you are becoming.
Helpful reading for screening, perimenopause and the health changes that come with midlife.
Australian Government
National Cervical Screening Program
Current information about eligibility, testing, self-collection and what happens after a result.Visit trusted resource ↗healthdirect Australia
Perimenopause
An overview of changing cycles, common symptoms and available ways to manage them.Visit trusted resource ↗healthdirect Australia
Bleeding after menopause
Important guidance about postmenopausal bleeding, why it should be checked and what assessment may involve.Visit trusted resource ↗RANZCOG
Women's health patient library
Specialist-college resources covering gynaecological conditions, investigations, procedures and informed choices.Visit trusted resource ↗Links are provided as a convenience and open on external websites. Their content is managed by the organisation named on each card.
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