Royal Women's Hospital

Website: http://www.rwh.org.au

Resources

Well Women's website

http://www.rwh.org.au/wellwomens/index.cfm?doc_id=2278

The Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne provides women's health information sheets in 16 languages.

Family and Reproductive Rights Education Program (FARREP) - a national education program on female genital mutilation

http://www.rwh.org.au/fgm/services/index.cfm?doc_id=5846

This webpage offers information, in several languages, about the issues affecting women who have had female genital mutilation (circumcision). 

Women Centred: Yes

Treating endometriosis

http://www.rwh.org.au/womensinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=6141

This site gives an overview of endometriosis including medical and surgical options and side effects. This fact sheet is also availalble in a number of languages.

 

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

http://www.rwh.org.au/wellwomens/whic.cfm?doc_id=2486#info

Information on medical and dietary approaches to managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) as well as contacts for support groups and other resources.

Pride and Joy: a resource for prospective lesbian parents in Victoria

http://www.rwh.org.au/wellwomens/whic.cfm?doc_id=4612

This publication is a comprehensive guide to the practical and legal considerations for prospective lesbian parents.

Women Centred: Yes

Pregnancy and childbirth

http://www.rwh.org.au/womensinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=5699&list=topics_preg-birth

A series of fact sheets with information on aspects of care during pregnancy, genetic testing, some aspects of labour, and postnatal issues including breastfeeding.

Women Centred: Yes

Preparing for pregnancy

http://www.rwh.org.au/womensinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=5699&list=topics_pre-pregnancy

A series of fact sheets which discuss areas you may need to consider when planning a baby, including health, finance, career and birthing options.

Women Centred: Yes

Women, Body Image and Mid Life

http://www.rwh.org.au/wellwomens/whic.cfm?doc_id=2886

The Royal Women’s Hospital Well Women’s Website draws together issues of body image and mid-life. The website offers information and statistics about body image in women, the effects of cultural stereotypes on normal body change, and offers tips on how to maintain a healthy body image.

Resource Type: Web Page
Women Centred: Yes
Languages:English