There are many support groups in NZ to help with Pregnancy issues, Birth issues and Baby issues. We overview a range of the key support groups.
Pregnancy can be one of the most joyous, nurturing, fulfilling and wonderful experiences you can have. Giving birth to a new life and then watching that that little life grow, developing a personality, a character.
As you work through your pregnancy period and give birth to your child, there will be a number of issues and topics you will need to consider.
There may be complications with the pregnancy where professional support is required. Many mothers face difficult times personally after the birth of their child. Breast or bottle feed? Are there twins in your family? What if your child is facing health issues? Where do you turn to for advice?
That’s where Kiwi Families can offer assistance.
Firstly, if you’re facing pregnancy or parenting issues, don’t go through them alone. Go for the support, you’ll be glad you did.
If you’re a new mum and you’re simply looking for some advice, wanting to know the next and best steps to take, we’re here to help.
In the following section we introduce you to the various organisations and community groups who are able to offer you advice and assistance in the areas of Pregnancy and Babies.
So, if you're considering seeking family advice please take the time to read the following information. Included are contact details of people you can get in touch with and take the next positive step to helping face your pregnancy, baby or parenting issues.
Remember, at Kiwi Families we’re here to be of assistance to you as parents. If there is anything you would like to see in this section relating to pregnancy or babies, please let us know. We will do our best to source the information and place it on the website for future reference for others.
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In this section, we cover the following topics:
Adoption Option Trust
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Providing information about adoption as an option for unwanted pregnancies
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| Gastric Reflux |
Provides support and safe up-to-date information for parents of children with infant gastric reflux |
| La Leche League |
To help mothers to breastfeed, through support, education, information and encouragement
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| Miscarriage Support |
Offering emotional support to help ease the pain and isolation that often follows miscarriage
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Multiple Birth Association
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Supporting families with ‘multiples’, be they twins, triplets, quads or more
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| NZ Continence Association |
Supporting people with bowel and bladder incontinence, including mothers. |
| Plunket |
The number one source of advice in New Zealand for parents with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
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| Pregnancy Help |
Pregnancy Help supports the well being of pregnant and recently pregnant women, parents, caregivers and their families/whanau, by providing information and practical support with non-judgemental Care, Concern and Confidentiality. |
| The Nurture Foundation |
Raising funds for research into reproductive health including infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth |
| Trauma & Birth Stress (TABS) |
Provides support for mothers who have been suffered from post traumatic stress disorder through childbirth
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