Maternity

Links

Breastfeeding
Minstry of Health information about Breastfeeding including publications, media releases and useful links.

Eligibility for publicly-funded maternity services

HealthPAC

Child and Youth Health toolkit - Chapter 16: Teenage Pregnancy

Maternity Services Consumer Council (www.maternity.org.nz)
The Maternity Services Consumer Council is a consumer organisation that promotes the rights of women throughout the birthing cycle. This website contains information on how maternity care is provided in New Zealand and the options available to women.

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support (www.sands.org.nz)
SANDS branches around New Zealand are groups of parents helping to care for other bereaved parents, families and friends. We promote awareness, understanding and support for those dealing with the death of a baby in pregnancy, birth or neonatally, or due to medical termination, and other forms of reproductive loss.

Mothers and Midwives Association (www.mama-midwives.co.nz)
Information about Lead Maternity Carers and includes questions you can ask to help choose a LMC.