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Pregnancy and Parenting - Whakarato Whānau Taranaki

Community Health Service

Today

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Description

Whakarato Whānau – Pregnancy & Parenting reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting caregivers and infants up to two years old, building on over 50 years of care, connection, and practical support.
Our dedicated volunteers and supporters believe every māmā, pāpā, pēpi, grandparents and  whānau deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. Our services are free and non-judgemental.

Along with practical assistance and essential items, we offer a listening ear. We help you feel prepared and supported as you navigate the life changes ahead.

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Staff

Our work is made possible by the incredible generosity of supporters and volunteers — individuals, community groups, and local organisations who share our vision of a connected and supported Taranaki.

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Phone : (06) 765 5042
Email:  admin@pregnancy-parenting.nz
Online contact form : Contact - Pregnancy & Parenting - Whakarato Whānau

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Referral

Website / App

Anyone can access

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Tue – Thu 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).

Services Provided

Pregnancy and parenting

Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.

  • Parent wellbeing
  • Support after birth
  • Family / whānau support
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Parenting education
  • Pregnancy support
  • Support for Dads
  • Young mums
  • Antenatal classes

Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.

Information, education & support

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources. We offer antenatal education, modern cloth nappy workshops, breastfeeding clinics, and parenting support.

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
We offer antenatal education, modern cloth nappy workshops, breastfeeding clinics, and parenting support.

Family / whānau support

We provide free support for families/whanau from pregnancy to parenting.

We provide free support for families/whānau from pregnancy to parenting.

Aids and equipment

Practical items to make everyday care easier. We can provide baby baths, bassinets, pēpī pods, breast pumps, wahakura, playmats, and bouncers.

Practical items to make everyday care easier.

We can provide baby baths, bassinets, pēpī pods, breast pumps, wahakura, playmats, and bouncers.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet

Region

Taranaki

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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6 Romeo Street
Stratford
Taranaki

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6 Romeo Street
Stratford
Taranaki

This page was last updated at 10:05AM on February 23, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Pregnancy and Parenting - Whakarato Whānau Taranaki.