Baby and You - Babies - Mother & Baby - Baby Names - Depression

Articles

Welcome to the world of Babies in NZ ! If this is your first baby, everything thing will feel scary and new at first. This section will help baby and you to settle in.

Feeling Low - A Personal Account		Post Natal Depression
Many women feel low when they have a baby and feeling low is especially common after your first child.		This article explores this common condition and the fears and myths that surround postnatal depression.

Post Natal Psychosis		The Baby Blues		First Six Weeks
This article explains this rare condition and the symptoms and treatment for postnatal psychosis.		This article explores the baby blues or the post natal blues, how to prevent them and how to help overcome the baby blues.		Advice on caring for your baby in those first (very tiring!) six weeks.

Plunket's Support Role		Baby Safety Shopping List		Baby Capsules
Plunket provides first class support, information and advice to new parents, especially mothers - register now!		A checklist to make sure you have all bases covered including a baby monitor		What to look for in a baby capsule or car seat

Baby Names

Tips for Healthy Perineums

Post Natal Exercises

Agreed on a name ?

A guide to choosing baby names + lists of the most popular names in NZ and worldwide + meanings of top 100 names

Tips for a healthy perineum after childbirth.

Post natal exercises are vital to the health of new mums

Coping with Mastitis
Find out about the causes and preventions and get some great tips.