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MotherSafe

NSW Statewide Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation Service. MotherSafe is a NSW state-wide service funded by NSW Health.

It provides comprehensive telephone counselling for women and their healthcare providers regarding exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding, including prescription and over the counter medications, street drugs, infections, radiation, occupational and environmental exposures. The service operates on Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 9am - 5pm (excluding public holidays). MotherSafe conta

ct numbers are as follows:
(02) 93826539 (Sydney Metropolitan Area)
1800 647 848 (Non-Metropolitan Area)
Non-English speakers can access an interpreter through TIS National by phoning 131 450. There is no charge for interpreter costs when contacting a government-funded service or agency (such as MotherSafe or the Royal Hospital for Women).

15/05/2023

In honour of today being International Hyperemesis Gravidarum awareness day, Mothersafe is thrilled to announce that we are extending our hours to enhance support for women experiencing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

04/05/2022

While nausea (and even vomiting) during early pregnancy is very common, in a small number of women these symptoms can be severe, ongoing and debilitating, leading to a diagnosis of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). HG is under-diagnosed and often under-treated, and can have profound negative effects for the mother. For information regarding the safe use of medications to help with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, please see our factsheet or call the MotherSafe hotline to speak to a counsellor for tailored advice.https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/groups/Royal_Hospital_for_Women/Mothersafe/documents/nauseavomofpregupdatenov21.pdf

06/07/2021

Happy 21st to us!!! 🎉

19/11/2019

OUR PEOPLE | “MotherSafe is a State-wide service where we take calls from consumers and healthcare professionals regarding concerns about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

By training I’m a paediatrician and I have an interest in birth defects and their prevention. I completed a two year fellowship in Toronto at a service that was similar to MotherSafe, so we modeled it on that.

I’ve seen an increase in women and health professional’s awareness of the need to plan pregnancies, so they can address concerns about potential medications before getting pregnant. Women with underlying medical problems who are often given quite scary advice about not taking medication might actually compromise their own health because they think it’s safer. That may not necessarily be the case. MotherSafe is all about making sure people understand that there are options and to seek advice so they can make informed choices ,” Debra Kennedy, Director, MotherSafe, Royal Hospital for Women.

https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/royal-hospital-for-women/services-clinics/directory/mothersafe

Royal Hospital for Women Foundation

24/12/2015

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us here at MotherSafe! Wishing you all a safe and healthy day of joy! If you find yourself feeling particularly generous this giving season, you might be interested to learn that you can donate to our service via our website: https://www.givenow.com.au/rhwfoundationmothersafe

21/12/2015

We all know alcohol and pregnancy isn’t a winning cocktail and that alcohol can harm developing babies. For pregnant women or those actively trying to achieve a pregnancy, avoiding alcohol is the safest option. Whilst a few alcoholic drinks before you knew you were pregnant is unlikely to produce problems, heavy ongoing alcohol consumption is associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and stopping drinking at any time during pregnancy will reduce the risk to your baby. See our factsheet:http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Mothersafe/documents/AlcoholPregnancyFactsheet2014dk.pdf

09/12/2015

Whether you're about to head off on a babymoon, travelling for work or taking your brood on a holiday during the school break, you may find our factsheet about travelling while pregnant helpful when preparing for your trip, particularly if you are venturing overseas. Read it here:http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Mothersafe/documents/TravelinPregnancy.pdf

07/12/2015

Many of us have some form of caffeine every day – be it in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola drinks or energy drinks… but once you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may need to pay more attention to the amount of caffeine you are ingesting daily. The welcome news for those who love their morning coffee is that when it comes to caffeine in pregnancy and breastfeeding, moderation is the key. Find out more in our factsheet:http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Mothersafe/documents/CaffeineinPregnancy.pdf

04/12/2015

When it comes to depression and pregnancy, the absolute best way to care for your baby is to care for yourself first. For information on the effects of untreated depression during pregnancy and about the safety of antidepressants, call our experts with any questions you may have on 93826539 or 1800647848.

27/11/2015

Whether this is your first, second or sixth baby, it is important to take steps to optimise your physical well-being to help you prepare for the healthiest pregnancy possible… but with the vast array of vitamin products on the market, it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between the supplements that are essential from those that may be optional or even potentially harmful. For information about the recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals during pregnancy and breastfeeding, please see our fact sheet:http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/mothersafe/documents/VitaminsinPregnancy.pdf

18/11/2015

Do you aspire to be a yummy mummy but worry about the impact of your beauty regime on your pregnancy or breastfeeding baby? Are you experiencing judgement for dying your hair, having used Botox or getting a spray tan? Empower yourself with evidence based assessments of common skin care, hair care and cosmetic treatments with our latest factsheet and make informed decisions about your appearance:http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Mothersafe/documents/CosmeticsinPregnancyandBreastfeeding.pdf

Address

The Royal Hospital For Women, Barker Street
Randwick, NSW
2031

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61293826539

Website

http://www.mothersafe.org.au/

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