Meals for Mums Referral Form

Before completing and submitting the form below to refer a mother (or father) to Meals for Mums, please ensure they fit the criteria for our service:

• The parent is in the perinatal period, pregnancy through to 12 months post-birth;
• The parent has developed perinatal depression and/or anxiety or are displaying symptoms of its potential development; and
• The person making this referral is a professional involved in the parent’s health care or welfare.

Patient Details

Name *

First

Last

Mother's Date of Birth *

Phone *

Email

Address (for meal delivery) *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

If this mum (or dad) does not normally reside at the above address, what is their usual suburb/town and postcode?

Has this mother (or father) previously received meals from the Meals for Mums service? *

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

Has this mother (or father) developed Perinatal Depression and/or Anxiety? *

• Yes
• No

What symptoms of Perinatal Depression and/or Anxiety do they currently have? Please check all those that apply. *

• Low mood
• Anxiety
• Overwhelmed
• Not coping
• Not sleeping
• General fatigue
• Not eating
• Overeating or unhealthy eating
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• Unable to think clearly
• Diminished interest/enjoyment in activities
• Other

Please check which factors are contributing to the mother's current state of mental and wellbeing? Select all those that apply. *

• Lack of practical support
• Trauma
• Difficult pregnancy
• Birth trauma
• Premature birth
• Ongoing health issues
• Unwell child/children
• Isolation from family and/or friends
• Family estrangement
• Relationship stress/breakdown
• Financial pressures
• Other

How would you rate this mother's current mood? *

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Please rate mood from 1 to 10 with one being terrible and 10 being really great.

Is the patient currently pregnant? *Please selectYesNo

If the mum is currently pregnant, please advise which trimester. If the mum has already given birth, please select 'not applicable' and answer the question below. *Please selectIst trimester2nd trimester3rd trimesterNot applicable

If the mother has given birth, how many months postpartum is she? If the patient is still pregnant, please select 'not applicable' and answer the question above. Remember, mothers referred to this service must be no more than 12 months post birth. *Please selectLess than a month1-2 months2-3 months3-4 months4-5 months5-6 months6-7 months7-8 months8-9 months9-10 months10-11 months11-12 monthsMore than 12 monthsNot applicable

Does this mother identify as a First Nations' person? *Please selectNoYes – AboriginalYes – Torres Strait IslanderYes – Both Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderUnknown

Does this mother have any specific dietary requirements? Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all requests including Halal.

Additional comments/information

Referrer Details

Name *

First

Last

Where do you work? (Please provide name of hospital/facility/organisation) *

What is your position/role?

Phone *

Email *

Has the mother (or father) consented to this referral and being contacted by White Cloud Foundation? *Please selectYesNo

Do you confirm that the mother has either developed perinatal depression/anxiety or has early symptoms? *Please selectYesNo

Submit