| GENERAL SUPPORT AND ADVICE |
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BabyWebNZ
Is a site that you should also visit if you are interested
in seeking more resource and support information. It also
contains information pages covering a wide range of topics,
and a web site directory. |
| WEBSITE |
www.babywebnz.org |
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 PLUNKET
A volunteer organization offering general help and support
for parents and families. Its direction is "to ensure that
New Zealand children are among the healthiest in the world.
Plunket runs a free 0800 support line, family centres to support
new mothers, especially with the establishment of breast feeding
and good sleep routines, and regular Well Child health checks
for children 0-5 years. |
| CONTACT |
(04) 471 0177 |
| PLUNKET LINE |
0800 933 922 |
| WEBSITE |
www.plunket.org.nz |
| For information on local offices and family centres,
look under PLUNKET in your local phone directory, or visit
the website. |
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MUM2BE
Toll free number which can be used by "mothers to be". It
explains how the maternity system works and how to find a
lead maternity career (LMC). |
| CONTACT |
0800 MUM2BE (0800 686223) |
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MOTHERS NETWORK (NZ) INC
Mothers Network (NZ) Inc. is a national network of enthusiastic,
dedicated women working together to provide a stimulating
environment for mothers to communicate and express themselves.
They offer friendly, supportive discussion groups, for all
mothers, with the focus on the mother, and the experiences
that being a mother brings to your life. |
| CONTACT |
0800 80 MUMS (0800 806867) |
| EMAIL |
info@mothersnetwork.co.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.mothersnetwork.co.nz |
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 COFFEE GROUP.ORG
A non-for-profit website intended to provide support to NZ
families who are distances from friends and family. It acts
as a virtual support network and contains information about
pregnancy, childbirth and beyond, written by NZ experts. |
| WEBSITE |
www.coffeegroup.org |
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BIRTHRIGHT
Family support for the children of one-parent families to
ensure that they have the same rights and privileges as all
children. See website for a list of local contacts. |
| WEBSITE |
www.birthright.org.nz |
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BARNARDOS
A non-for-profit organization which is dedicated to ensuring
that all NZ children and families have access to the services
which are appropriate to their needs. |
| CONTACT |
0800 222 345 |
| WEBSITE |
www.barnardos.org.nz |
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CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES
Child abuse prevention services provides a toll free phone
number to offer support for at risk parents or communities
around them. Contact is confidential. |
| CONTACT |
0800 ABUSE PREVENT (0800 228 737) |
| CONTACT |
Called PARENTHELP in Wellington 04 499 9944 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| FEEDING AND LACTATION ADVICE |
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NEW ZEALAND LACTATION CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION
(NZLCA)
A daytime contact phone for anybody interested in obtaining
the contact details of a lactation consultant in their local
area. |
| PHONE |
0800 452 282 (0800 LACTATION) |
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LA LECHE LEAGUE NEW ZEALAND (LLLNZ)
La Leche League NZ has around 50 groups and 130 leaders throughout
the country, giving breastfeeding support and information,
largely through monthly meetings and telephone conselling
on a mother-to-mother basis. Through LLLNZ you can also access
a wide range of books and information leaflets on all aspects
of breastfeeding. |
| CONTACT |
(04) 471 0690 (Ph/Fax) |
| EMAIL |
lllnz@clear.net.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.lalecheleague.org/LLLNZ/ |
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| SAFETY |
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ACC
Produces many information pamphlets covering aspects of child
safety such as preventing falls, safety around the home and
safety around water. You can contact your local ACC office
for more information or look at the webpages listed below. |
| CONTACT |
800 THINKSAFE (0800 844 657) |
| WEBSITE |
www.acc.co.nz/staff/injury-prevention/growing-and-living-safely |
| WEBSITE |
www.acc.co.nz/staff/acc-publications/#ip |
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POISONS
For an emergency contact your doctor or 111 |
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NATIONAL POISONS CENTRE
For general information about poisons. The website should
be used for general information, and the 0800 number should
be used if you have an urgent concern about a specific poison. |
| CONTACT |
0800 764 766 (0800 POISON) |
| WEBSITE |
www.toxinz.com |
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LANDCARE RESEARCH
Also has a useful website with a list of poisonous plants,
and plants that should not be used in child friendly places. |
| WEBSITE |
www.landcareresearch.co.nz/publications/infosheets/poisonplants |
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MENINGITIS
For an emergency contact your doctor or 111. |
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The MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Has a meningitis information page on its website. (Also useful
is the Free On Line Health Information page) or a dedicated
0800 meningococcal phoneline. |
| CONTACT |
0800 203090 |
| WEBSITE |
www.moh.govt.nz
Click on "Meningococcal B Immunisation Program" |
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MENINGITIS TRUST
Has a 24hr help line and website for information about meningitis. |
| CONTACT |
0800 446 087 24 hour, or 09 428 0828 |
| EMAIL |
info@meningitis-trust.org.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.meningitis-trust.org |
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| VACCINATION |
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 THE
IMMUNISATION ADVISORY CENTRE
The Immunisation Advisory Centre gives help and practical
advice on both international and New Zealand research into
immunisation. Use this site to get the facts on immunisation
and your baby. |
| CONTACT |
0800 IMMUNE (0800 466 863) |
| EMAIL |
imac@auckland.ac.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.immune.org.nz |
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THE IMMUNISATION ACTION COALITION
The Immunisation Action Coalition is an international non-profit
organization whose aim is to increase immunisation rates and
prevent disease. |
| EMAIL |
teresa@immunize.org |
| WEBSITE |
www.vaccineinformation.org |
| WEBSITE |
www.immunize.org |
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| SPECIAL NEEDS - BABY/CHILD |
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PARENT TO PARENT
Parent to Parent is a support and information network for
parents of children with special needs. Support is provided
voluntarily by trained Support Parents who have a child
with the same or similar needs. There are more than 3600
different conditions covered by the service, ranging from
the very common through to the most rare condition. By contacting
Parent to Parent, families can access written information
relating to their child's condition, and also receive emotional
support through talking with a trained volunteer Support
Parent who knows and understands from personal experience
the challenges, frustrations and special joy that comes
from parenting a child with special needs.
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| CONTACT |
0508 236 236 |
| EMAIL |
p2pnational@compuserve.com |
| WEBSITE |
www.parent2parent.org.nz |
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MotherWise Midwifery
The author of "Oh Baby" and regular speaker and
writer on pregnancy, birth and mothering, Kathy Fray, is now
availablle for private midwifery. Her practice covers the
area from central North Shore to southern Warkworth. View
her website for more details |
| CONTACT |
Kathy Fray |
| PHONE |
Mob 027-4364750 |
| WEBSITE |
www.kathyfray.com |
| EMAIL |
kathy@kathyfray.com |
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HAMILTON MULTIPLE BIRTH CLUB
To support anybody involved with multiple births
Contact address: PO Box 179, Hamilton
Contact persons: Julie Ewart 07 849 8400 or Shelley O'Toole
07 8473141 |
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| SPECIFIC NEEDS |
 CRYING OVER SPILT MILK
Gastric Reflux Support Network NZ for Parents of Infants
and Children Charitable Trust is funded to offer support
to families with infants and children with Gastric Reflux
in New Zealand. There is a 0800 available for help, and the
website "crying over spilt milk" offers fact sheets, tips
from parents, and an on-line message board. They run local
support group meetings throughout NZ. |
| CONTACT |
0800 380 517 9am - 9 pm Mon-Sat
Jennifer Howard, National Co-ordinator (07) 855 9350 |
| EMAIL |
admin@cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz |
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ALLERGY NEW ZEALAND
Allergy NZ provides written information and support for people
of all ages who are affected by allergies. |
| CONTACT |
0800 340 800 |
| EMAIL |
mail@allergy.org.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.allergy.org.nz |
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 ADHD
(ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)
ADHD.org.nz is an online information and support site for
parents with children affected by ADHD/ADD (or affected parents
themselves). There is a free monthly magazine (subscribe online),
which is full of information and parenting tips. |
| CONTACT |
ADDvocate NZ Inc, PO Box 249 Tauranga |
| EMAIL |
advocate@xtra.co.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.adhd.org.nz |
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POST NATAL DEPRESSION
For sufferers of post natal depression (PND) in Wellington
there is a contact group for support. It offers support ,
information and education to women who have PND, and also
the woman's family and partner. Services available include
- telephone support with trained supporters; structured support/education
courses; resources; lending library, counselling and newsletters. |
| CONTACT |
04 471 8164 9am-9pm 7 days |
| EMAIL |
pnd.wellington@paradise.net.nz |
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TRAUMA AND BIRTH STRESS-PTSD AFTER CHILDBIRTH
Becoming a mother can put women under considerable psychological
pressure. Post-natal (or post-partum) depression (PND or PPD)
is a well-known and very common experience. Potentially much
longer lasting and insidious, however, is Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD) arising from events before, during, after
or throughout the whole of the birth experience. One estimate
suggests up to 7% of women may experience post traumatic stress
following childbirth. The TABS website is there to offer information
and support to affected women, their friends, partners or
family, or as an information site for expectant mothers. |
| CONTACT |
sue@tabs.org.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.tabs.org.nz |
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 MISCARRIAGE
SUPPORT AUCKLAND INC
A non-profit organization run by women to give peer support
to others who may be struggling with the grief of miscarriage. |
| CONTACT |
09 378 4060 (voicemail message) |
| EMAIL |
support@miscarriagesupport.org.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.miscarriagesupport.org.nz |
| BULLETIN BOARD |
www.everybody.co.nz/bulletinboard.html |
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SANDS (Stillbirth & Newborn Death
Support)
SANDS branches around New Zealand are made up of parents helping
to care for other bereaved parents, whanau, families and friends.
We promote awareness, understanding and support for those
dealing with the death of a baby in pregnancy, birth or neonatally,
due to medical termination, and other forms of reproductive
loss. For the contact details of a group in your area, see
the ‘National Contacts’ page on our website. |
| EMAIL |
info@sands.org.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.sands.org.nz |
| BULLETIN BOARD |
www.everybody.co.nz/forums
(see Stillbirth & Neonatal Death) |
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| COT DEATH |
SIDS NEW ZEALAND INC
SIDS or cot death is the unexpected death of an apparently
healthy child, usually under 1 year of age, which remains
unexplained after a thorough investigation. Established in
1994, SIDS NZ Inc offer a 24 hour parent to parent help line
which provides comfort, care and support for those families
whose infant or child has died suddenly and/or unexpectedly
for any reason. New and expectant parents can ring this number
for information about reducing the risk of SIDS. |
| CONTACT |
0800 16 44 55 (24 hour) |
| EMAIL |
info@sids.org.nz |
| WEBSITE |
www.sids.org.nz |
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