Maternity Hauora a Toi
Maternity information and educational resources for whānau.
Multilingual resources - Pregnancy
Alcohol in pregnancy
Alcohol in pregnancy
This brochure provides evidence-based information about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, when planning a pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Anxiety & depression in pregnancy & early parenthood
Anxiety & depression in pregnancy & early parenthood
This factsheet is to help understand more about antenatal or postnatal anxiety and depression concerns and where to go for further information and help.
Birth variations (video)
Birth variations (video)
Not all births go exactly as planned — and that’s okay. This video explores common birth variations, such as labour that progresses slowly, the use of assisted delivery tools (like forceps or vacuum), and unexpected changes in the birth plan. It explains why these variations may happen, how healthcare teams respond, and what parents can do to stay informed and prepared. Understanding that birth can take different paths helps reduce fear, builds confidence, and empowers parents to stay calm and supported through the process.
Role of the support person during pregnancy and beyond (video)
Role of the support person during pregnancy and beyond (video)
What role can a support person play during pregnancy and after birth? This video explores how a support person can make a meaningful difference during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. It highlights ways to offer emotional support, assist with decision-making, and help with daily care. Being a supportive presence not only lightens the physical and emotional load on the pregnant person but also strengthens family bonds and promotes better mental health for everyone involved.
Coping with common discomforts of pregnancy
Coping with common discomforts of pregnancy
A translated fact sheet outlines that it is quite normal to have a few discomforts in early pregnancy. Sometimes they can become quite severe, and you may need to talk to your doctor about what to do. This fact sheet includes common discomforts such as morning sickness, heartburn, cramps, vaginal thrush and other discomforts.
Vitamin D fact sheet
Vitamin D fact sheet
Information for patients on Vitamin D. Vitamin D is needed to keep our bones strong and protect against fractures. Vitamin D also helps keep our muscles working and protect against falls.
Domestic and family violence in pregnancy: A culturally friendly resource (video)
Domestic and family violence in pregnancy: A culturally friendly resource (video)
Domestic and family violence is when a person like a partner or family member uses power and control to dominate or hurt you. It can happen in many forms, like physical harm, insults, tracking your movements, breaking your things, or cutting you off from your friends. For some women, domestic and family violence begins during their pregnancy, or this can be a time when it gets worse. Sometimes abuse is aimed at your unborn baby which can affect the wellbeing of you both. You deserve to live free from control, violence, and fear. Watch this video to learn more about domestic and family violence, and how you can seek and receive help.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Early pregnancy - how to take care of yourself
Early pregnancy - how to take care of yourself
There are a number of things that you can do before you get pregnant, and in the early weeks, to encourage a healthy pregnancy. Taking care of yourself in early pregnancy is very important. Read this fact sheet for tips to show you how.
Epidural pain relief for labour
Epidural pain relief for labour
This translated information is for women having an epidural during labour. An epidural is a type of pain relief that makes labour less painful. It explains what an epidural is, why you are having one and how it is administered.
Fetal growth restriction (RANZCOG information)
Fetal growth restriction (RANZCOG information)
Growing a healthy baby - culturally adapted resources
Growing a healthy baby - culturally adapted resources
Safer Baby has developed cultural adaptations of their information bundle for Arabic, Dari, Dinka and Karen speaking communities. Each adaptation's webpage contains resources for women, their families and healthcare teams to reduce the chance of stillbirth. It includes English translations for English-speaking healthcare professionals to know what they are sharing.
Folic acid and folate in pregnancy (Healthify He Puna Waiora)
Folic acid and folate in pregnancy (Healthify He Puna Waiora)
Find out about folic acid and folate, why it's important – especially during pregnancy – and how to increase your intake.
Food safety in pregnancy
Food safety in pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, it’s important to choose your food carefully. This resource has information on which foods are safe to eat and which should be avoided. The chart at the end provides more detailed information on foods in each food group.
Gestational diabetes - Healthy eating
Gestational diabetes - Healthy eating
This patient information sheet explains gestational diabetes (GDM) and the importance of diet in managing this condition. It also includes culturally specific information for women from Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Somalian and Vietnamese backgrounds.
Gestational diabetes (video)
Gestational diabetes (video)
If you have recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM), you probably have a lot of questions. This short video will step you through the most up-to-date information about diet and GDM before you see the dietitian and diabetes educator.
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Group B streptococcal (GBS) in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
Group B streptococcal (GBS) in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
Explanation for Group B streptococcal (GBS) in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Includes information about the testing procedure at Mercy Health Services.
Healthy eating for pregnancy: in pictures
Healthy eating for pregnancy: in pictures
Healthy eating in pregnancy means lots of fruit, vegetables and foods with calcium, protein and iron. Avoid sugary, fatty foods, and drink plenty of water.
Important things to know in early pregnancy
Important things to know in early pregnancy
This fact sheet provides helpful information for the first 20 weeks of your pregnancy. It explains how your GP can support you, the tests you may need, how to manage your emotions, tips for taking care of yourself, and how to plan your childbirth education
Induction of labour
Induction of labour
Labour Pains - pain relief choices
Labour Pains - pain relief choices
Mental health checklist
Mental health checklist
Mental Health Support: The best for me and my baby
Mental Health Support: The best for me and my baby
Miscarriage
Miscarriage
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor muscle training for women
Pelvic floor muscle training for women
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA)
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA)
Perineal tears: what you need to know during pregnancy
Perineal tears: what you need to know during pregnancy
Perineal tears - third and fourth degree
Perineal tears - third and fourth degree
Prolapse
Prolapse
Expecting a baby? Bladder and bowel control problems
Expecting a baby? Bladder and bowel control problems
Premature baby: born at 33 to 35 weeks
Premature baby: born at 33 to 35 weeks
Recovering from a third or fourth degree perineal tear
Recovering from a third or fourth degree perineal tear
Explaining Pre-eclampsia
Explaining Pre-eclampsia
Pregnancy in Ramadan
Pregnancy in Ramadan
Quit smoking
Quit smoking
Your baby's movements matter - movement of baby, what to expect (NZCOM)
Your baby's movements matter - movement of baby, what to expect (NZCOM)
When to call the midwife - Advice for women in late pregnancy
When to call the midwife - Advice for women in late pregnancy
Vaginal health
Vaginal health
Multilingual resources - Postnatal
Becoming a parent: Matrescence and patrescence (video)
Becoming a parent: Matrescence and patrescence (video)
Breastfeeding your baby
Breastfeeding your baby
How breastfeeding works (bilingual)
How breastfeeding works (bilingual)
Breastfeeding tips for new mothers
Breastfeeding tips for new mothers
Breast and nipple thrush
Breast and nipple thrush
Breastfeeding positions - in pictures
Breastfeeding positions - in pictures
Breastfeeding in Ramadan
Breastfeeding in Ramadan
Child car seat safety
Child car seat safety
Choking first aid for babies under 12 months in pictures
Choking first aid for babies under 12 months in pictures
Contraception after pregnancy
Contraception after pregnancy
CPR and Resuscitation - a parent guide on how to give basic life support and CPR to your baby at home
CPR and Resuscitation - a parent guide on how to give basic life support and CPR to your baby at home
How to hold and handle your newborn: in pictures
How to hold and handle your newborn: in pictures
How to dress a newborn (Video)
How to dress a newborn (Video)
How to wrap a baby (video)
How to wrap a baby (video)
Newborn baby routines: in pictures
Newborn baby routines: in pictures
0-1 month: newborn development
0-1 month: newborn development
1-2 months - Newborn development
1-2 months - Newborn development
3-4 month: newborn development
3-4 month: newborn development
Emptying your bladder after birth
Emptying your bladder after birth
Expressing breastmilk
Expressing breastmilk
Life after gestational diabetes
Life after gestational diabetes
Going home after a caesarean birth
Going home after a caesarean birth
Caring for your baby’s teeth and gums (0 to 6 years)
Caring for your baby’s teeth and gums (0 to 6 years)
Hygiene and daily care for babies (0-18 months)
Hygiene and daily care for babies (0-18 months)
Jaundice in newborn babies
Jaundice in newborn babies
Looking after yourself and your baby
Looking after yourself and your baby
Preparing formula and sterilising bottles safely
Preparing formula and sterilising bottles safely
Signs that feeding is going well
Signs that feeding is going well
Safe sleeping guide for parents
Safe sleeping guide for parents
Tummy time: in pictures
Tummy time: in pictures
Maternity Information
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Maternity Unit
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Maternity Unit
Want to feedback on a midwife that has provided care to you?
Want to feedback on a midwife that has provided care to you?
Your rights during pregnancy - NZCOM (website)
Your rights during pregnancy - NZCOM (website)
Family violence - Shine (website)
Family violence - Shine (website)
Antenatal (pregnancy) Information
Find your midwife (website)
Find your midwife (website)
Danger signs in pregnancy
Danger signs in pregnancy
Your baby's movements matter (website)
Your baby's movements matter (website)
Movements matter (video)
Movements matter (video)
Side sleeping (video)
Side sleeping (video)
SmartStart
SmartStart
Vitamin D in pregnancy
Vitamin D in pregnancy
Screening during pregnancy (pamphlet)
Screening during pregnancy (pamphlet)
Blood tests, scans and assessments in pregnancy - NZCOM (website)
Blood tests, scans and assessments in pregnancy - NZCOM (website)
Preventing and Treating Blood Clots - During and After Pregnancy (BOPDHB Pamphlet)
Preventing and Treating Blood Clots - During and After Pregnancy (BOPDHB Pamphlet)
Common pregnancy discomforts and how to cope - NZCOM (website)
Common pregnancy discomforts and how to cope - NZCOM (website)
Baby's growth (poster)
Baby's growth (poster)
Healthy eating in pregnancy
Healthy eating in pregnancy
Alcohol in pregnancy (website)
Alcohol in pregnancy (website)
Mental health (website)
Mental health (website)
Sex during pregnancy (website and video)
Sex during pregnancy (website and video)
Reducing risks of stillbirth (website)
Reducing risks of stillbirth (website)
Exercise during pregnancy (website and videos)
Exercise during pregnancy (website and videos)
The flu jab in pregnancy (video)
The flu jab in pregnancy (video)
Whooping cough jab in pregnancy (video)
Whooping cough jab in pregnancy (video)
Infections in pregnancy that could harm baby (website and video)
Infections in pregnancy that could harm baby (website and video)
Immunisations to protect you and baby in pregnancy (website)
Immunisations to protect you and baby in pregnancy (website)
Multiple pregnancy (website)
Multiple pregnancy (website)
Diabetes in pregnancy (website and video)
Diabetes in pregnancy (website and video)
Diabetes and healthy food choices (pamphlet)
Diabetes and healthy food choices (pamphlet)
Parental leave (website)
Parental leave (website)
PADA Anxiety and Depression (website and videos)
PADA Anxiety and Depression (website and videos)
Breastfeeding decisions and preparation - Kelly Mom (website)
Breastfeeding decisions and preparation - Kelly Mom (website)
Preparing to breastfeed - Plunket
Preparing to breastfeed - Plunket
Antenatal hand expressing (video)
Antenatal hand expressing (video)
Comfort in pregnancy - Spinning babies (website)
Comfort in pregnancy - Spinning babies (website)
Partner's guide to pregnancy (website)
Partner's guide to pregnancy (website)
Labour and Birth Information
Every week counts - timing of birth (website)
Every week counts - timing of birth (website)
Premature labour (website)
Premature labour (website)
Induction of Labour (NZCOM)
Induction of Labour (NZCOM)
Animated birth (video)
Animated birth (video)
Home Birth Aotearoa (website)
Home Birth Aotearoa (website)
Your labour, your way (website of pain relief options with videos)
Your labour, your way (website of pain relief options with videos)
Caesarean Section - what to expect (video)
Caesarean Section - what to expect (video)
A guide to caesarean section (website)
A guide to caesarean section (website)
Postnatal (After baby is born)
Baby CPR - St Johns (video)
Baby CPR - St Johns (video)
Choking baby - St Johns (video)
Choking baby - St Johns (video)
Vitamin K for newborn babies (website)
Vitamin K for newborn babies (website)
How to give yourself a Clexane injection
How to give yourself a Clexane injection
Physiotherapy Following Birth - Pelvic Floor Exercises
Physiotherapy Following Birth - Pelvic Floor Exercises
Continence Foundation (website with video)
Continence Foundation (website with video)
Contraception - Protected and proud (website of all contraception options and where to access free)
Contraception - Protected and proud (website of all contraception options and where to access free)
Postnatal depression (website)
Postnatal depression (website)
Coping with a crying baby - Power to Protect (website)
Coping with a crying baby - Power to Protect (website)
PADA Anxiety and Depression (website with videos)
PADA Anxiety and Depression (website with videos)
Physiotherapy post birth education (video)
Vimeo
Physiotherapy post birth education (video)
IRD - Inland Revenue Department (website for working for families, child support etc)
IRD - Inland Revenue Department (website for working for families, child support etc)
Parenting topics - Kelly Mom (website)
Parenting topics - Kelly Mom (website)
Baby Information
New-born airway protection - Through the tubes (PDF)
New-born airway protection - Through the tubes (PDF)
Your child: safe sleep - first 6 weeks (video)
Your child: safe sleep - first 6 weeks (video)
Safe sleep - 6 weeks to 6 months (Starship Childrens Hospital)
Safe sleep - 6 weeks to 6 months (Starship Childrens Hospital)
Heel Prick test for baby (website and video)
Heel Prick test for baby (website and video)
Newborn hearing tests (website)
Newborn hearing tests (website)
Baby immunisations (website)
Baby immunisations (website)
Early days - getting to know your baby (video)
Early days - getting to know your baby (video)
Baby wees, poos and nappy changing (website)
Baby wees, poos and nappy changing (website)
Never shake a baby (website with video)
Never shake a baby (website with video)
Baby crying information - The period of purple crying (website)
Baby crying information - The period of purple crying (website)
Baby cues and body language (website with videos)
Baby cues and body language (website with videos)
Newborn babies 0-3months (website with videos)
Newborn babies 0-3months (website with videos)
KidsHealth (website and videos)
KidsHealth (website and videos)
Safe babywearing - Plunket (website)
Safe babywearing - Plunket (website)
Newborn safety (website)
Newborn safety (website)
Breastfeeding
Healthy eating for breastfeeding (pamphlet)
Healthy eating for breastfeeding (pamphlet)
Breastfeeding latch (website with video)
Breastfeeding latch (website with video)
How to start hand expressing colostrum (video)
How to start hand expressing colostrum (video)
BreastFedNZ (Breastfeeding App)
BreastFedNZ (Breastfeeding App)
Mama Aroha (breastfeeding App)
Mama Aroha (breastfeeding App)
Breastfeeding Support - La Leche League (website)
Breastfeeding Support - La Leche League (website)
Lactation cookie recipe (website)
Lactation cookie recipe (website)
Breastfeeding topics - Kelly Mom (website)
Breastfeeding topics - Kelly Mom (website)
Breastfeeding guide for when anaesthesia or sedation are needed (website)
Breastfeeding guide for when anaesthesia or sedation are needed (website)
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