Resources For Pregnant Women
These resources can all be accessed from the Ministry of Health website:
http://www.health.govt.nz/
Alcohol and Pregnancy
When you Drink so Does Your Baby
Originally produced by Alcohol Healthwatch, this pamphlet provides information on the serious issue of alcohol and pregnancy, with humorous baby cartoons by artist Dick Frizzell.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding (Ministry of Health website)
Breastfeeding: You Can Do It
This publication provides information on basic information on breastfeeding including breastfeeding techniques.
HIV Testing During Pregnancy
Pregnant? Worried About HIV/AIDS?
This horizontal narrow poster advises about HIV testing in pregnancy, giving the good news that there is treatment to reduce the risk of HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) passing to a baby from a pregnant woman infected with the virus.
Immunisation
National Immunisation Register (NIR)
All babies born in NZ are registered with the National Immunisation Register. This link provides detailed information on the NIR.
Infant Formula
Infant Formula
Information for parents about breast milk alternatives.
Maternity Services Consumer Council
www.maternity.org.nz
Midwifery Council of New Zealand
www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz
New Zealand Multiple Birth Association
http://www.multiples.org.nz/
Nutrition
Eating for Healthy Pregnant Women
Parental Leave, Department of Labour
http://www.dol.govt.nz/er/holidaysandleave/parentalleave/
Postnatal Depression and Related Conditions
Mothers Matter
Pregnancy Counselling Services
www.pcs.org.nz
Rubella
Rubella & Women
This leaflet outlines the risks of rubella (German measles) in pregnancy on the unborn child, and gives guidance on rubella immunity.
Screening Programmes
Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme
This service is designed to provide early identification of newborns that are affected by certain congenital metabolic disorders. Screening your newborn for all these disorders is strongly recommended, but it is not compulsory.
Antenatal Screening for Down Syndrome
Antenatal screening can estimate for each woman, her chance of having a child with Down syndrome.
Smokefree Pregnancy
Nicotine replacement therapy for a Smokefree Pregnancy
Well Child/ Tamariki Ora Services
http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/life-stages/child-health/well-child-services