Pregnancy and parenting

• Pregnancy

Our Kaupapa Māori Antenatal Programme - Te Ha Ora was designed by local Torere midwife, Lisa Kelly and is a holistic, hands on approach for hapu māma and their whānau. It was created out of the need to provide more culturally appropriate antenatal education for Māori women and comprises three distinct resources, Te Kura Whānau – Te Kura Whakapapa, Kia Maumahara, and Wahine Marohirohi.

Each resource is unique and encompasses Māori Tikanga and traditional Māori birthing practices. Women will learn about pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding through a Te Ao Māori world view.