Prenatal/Pregnancy Links

Below are links to some resources that you might like to access during or before conception and pregnancy.

Conception/Pre-Conception 

Fertility NZ (Hamilton)

Support groups, support and advocacy for people experiencing fertility issues

Fertility Associates Hamilton

Fertility specialists, treatments, etc

Both private and public treatment

Family Planning (Waikato-wide)

Free for those under the age of 22, sexual health and reproductive health services and advice, contraception, pregnancy, abortion, etc

Te Puawai Tapu

Sexual health and fertility service based in Wellington but they give advice over the phone/email

Pregnancy 

'Find Your Midwife'

Free online service to help you find a midwife in your area (NZ-wide) who will provide you with care throughout your pregnancy and birth

Maternal Journey (Hamilton) ($)

Birth and parenting education and support based at River Ridge Birth Centre

Pregnancy yoga, pregnancy massage, courses and workshops etc

Maternal Journey also offer Antenatal Classes

Waterford Birth Centre (Hamilton)

Free to NZ residents, birth centre for low-risk births, registered midwives and well-equipped facilities

Waterford Birth Centre also offers Antenatal Classes ($)

River Ridge Birth Centre (Hamilton)

Free to NZ residents, birth centre for low-risk births, registered midwives and well-equipped facilities

Maternal Journey Antenatal Classes ($)

Plunket Antenatal Parenting Classes (Hamilton)

Free classes open to all, other areas of Waikato available here

Hapu Wananga Antenatal Classes

Free kaupapa Maori labour, birth, and parenting programme designed for young pregnant women and their families/whanau

Clare Eccleston Pregnancy Yoga (Hamilton) ($)

From 12 weeks into your pregnancy, breathing and stretches to help you through pregnancy and labour, based at the Hamilton Parents Centre

Hamilton Pools (Waterworld) Hydrotherapy ($)

The Hydrotherapy Pool provides benefits for a range of people including pregnant women, and babies between the ages of 6-12 months

Hamilton Pools also offer Aqua classes for a range of fitness levels

Sport Waikato (Waikato-wide) ($)

Education programmes, nutrition and exercise advice for pregnant women and babies/children

Fetal Alcohol Community Trust

Support and education about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, referrals for diagnosis of infants in the North Island, advocacy for families of children with FAS

Family Violence 

Women's Refuge

Waikato-wide 24/7 crisis service (call 07 855 1569)

Residential services, safe houses, transition houses, advocacy, etc

Shine

Family violence support

Based in Auckland but they have a national helpline (call 0508 744 633)

Safety planning and advocacy, etc