Useful websites and support

Click on the + next to the relevant topic to find out more information.

Acupuncture

Several Auckland GPs and many practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine offer acupuncture based therapies to pregnant women. The practitioners below have all treated women booked under the care of AOC.

Dr. Wellington Tan MB ChB
Meadowbank Health Centre,
2 Blackett Crescent, Meadowbank
09 528 4242

Selwyn and Anne Wong Doo
Wong Doo Health Clinic
77 Remuera Road
Remuera Auckland
09 524 2133
info@wongdoo.co.nz
wongdoo.co.nz

Vitalis Acupuncture
North Shore Medical and Health Centre, Suite 4, 326 Sunset Road
Mairangi Bay, Auckland
09 486 5111
info@vitalis.co.nz
vitalis.co.nz

Antenatal Classes

Antenatal classes are run at several locations across Auckland. They are usually run one evening a week over six weeks or over two Saturdays. Most couples attend from about 30 weeks of pregnancy.

You can contact any of the providers below to find out about antenatal classes locally. Times, costs and locations change from time to time.

We suggest you also look at their websites or call for up to date information. We can also give you a leaflet with more details on available classes – please ask for one at reception.

Antenatal Co.
Antenatal classes at The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre.
021 180 4488
antenatal.co.nz

Auckland DHB Antenatal Classes
Antenatal classes in Parnell, Panmure, Mt Roskill, Blockhouse Bay and Auckland CBD
pregnancyandparentingadmin@adhb.govt.nz
pepi.adhb.govt.nz

Calmbirth
Antenatal classes in Royal Oak, Waiheke, Papakura and via Zoom.
04 589 7802
kiaora@calmbirth.org.nz
calmbirth.nz

MAMA Maternity
Antenatal classes in Sandringham and Manurewa. Multiple birth classes.
09 8158108
mamamaternity.co.nz

Parents Centre
Antenatal classes at several locations across Auckland and outlying areas.
09 625 0065
parentscentre.org.nz

Breastfeeding

Your post-natal midwife will be able to provide breast feeding help and advice during your first few weeks at home. A number of lactation consultants in Auckland can also provide help and advice. If you feel you need their help please ask us for the contact details of a lactation consultant near you. You can read the Ministry of Health’s breastfeeding advice here.

Breastfeeding Support
Trish Warder has 25+ years of experience, offering lactation and parenting help, Auckland wide.
breastfeedingsupport.co.nz

The La Leche League
Worldwide organisation promoting breastfeeding and supporting mothers who are planning to breastfeed. Their New Zealand website has lots of useful resources and contacts.
lalecheleague.org.nz

Learn more about what’s in “Human Milk”.
human-milk.com

BreastfeedingNZ
YouTube channel with helpful videos and advice.
youtube.com/user/breastfeedingnz

BreastFedNZ
Mobile app for breastfeeding support, information and encouragement. Written by an experienced midwife and lactation consultant.
breastfednz.co.nz

Down Syndrome

The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association provides information on Down Syndrome and services available for parents who have a child with Down Syndrome.
nzdsa.org.nz

More information on Down Syndrome is also available at
ndss.org

Epidural Pain Relief

The Anaesthetic department at National Women’s runs free monthly educational sessions explaining epidural pain relief in labour and answering any questions couples might have. The sessions typically last an hour and provide an opportunity to discuss epidural pain relief with one of our senior anaesthetic staff.

You can find out more information here.

Exercise & Wellbeing

There are many exercise classes for pregnant women in Auckland. We have posters and flyers for many of them in our waiting room.

Pregnancy Keep Fit: Fitbumps Exercise
Pilates, cardio and aquafit classes at four locations across Auckland.
fitfitfit.co.nz

Massage: Bellamama Pregnancy Spa and Wellness Centre
Massage and Yoga classes for pregnancy and the post-natal period in North Shore and central Auckland.
bellamama.co.nz

ONForm Pilates & Physiotherapy
Rebecca Noton
09 527 7899
onformpilates.co.nz

Pregnancy and Post-Natal Yoga
Based at Smallworld, Remuera. Small group classes and one on one sessions.
aucklandpregnancyyoga.co.nz

Svastha Yoga New Zealand
Pregnancy yoga classes are available most days in Grey Lynn.
svasthayoga.co.nz

Four Winds Yoga – Ponsonby Community Centre
Pregnancy yoga and mother and baby yoga in Ponsonby.
yoga.net.nz

Family Violence

Shine
The country’s largest charity campaigning against family violence. They have a help line available seven days a week and provide a crisis service with access to safe houses in the Auckland area.
Their free national help line number (available 9am to 11pm) is 0508 744 633.
2shine.org.nz

It’s Not OK
“Family Violence – It’s Not OK” is based in The Ministry of Social Development and can offer support and information if you are affected by family violence.
Their free national help line number (available 9am to 11pm) is 0800 456 450
areyouok.org.nz

Fertility Clinics

Fertility Associates
7 Ellerslie Racecourse Drive
Remuera
0800 10 2828
09 520 9520
fertilityassociates.co.nz

Fertility Plus
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Greenlane
09 630 9810
nationalwomenshealth.adhb.govt.nz

Repromed Auckland
105 Remuera Road
Remuera
0800 48 3105
repromed.co.nz

General Pregnancy Websites

There are many websites devoted to pregnancy advice (and usually selling something as well). Let us know of any you particularly like. Some we’ve liked include:

Oh Baby Magazine
ohbaby.co.nz

Natural Parent Magazine
thenaturalparentmagazine.com

Little Treasures Magazine
treasures.co.nz

Gynaecologists

Lynda Batcheler
Auckland Urogynaecology
1st floor Birthcare Building
20 Titoki Street
Parnell
09 366 9100
aug.co.nz

Martin Sowter
Auckland Gynaecology Group
105 Remuera Road
Remuera
09 524 1222
agg.co.nz

Parenting Support

Kiwifamilies
Kiwifamilies is a website providing numerous useful contacts and parenting advice.
kiwifamilies.co.nz

The Parenting Place
(Formerly Parents Inc) is a not for profit organisation dedicated to helping young families. They run a range of parenting workshops across Auckland.
parentingplace.nz

Plunket
Plunket are the country’s largest provider of free parenting support and education. They provide a range of parenting classes, advice, clinics and home visits. There are over 100 Plunket centres spread across the greater Auckland region. You can find details of your nearest Plunket centre on their website.
plunket.org.nz

Karitane Nurses and Nannies
Karitane nurses and maternity nannies can provide in home advice and help with looking after a new born baby. They are able to provide nurses with experience in looking after premature and multiple birth babies at home.
karitanenannies.co.nz

Postnatal Depression

Lifeline runs a 24 hour helpline and text line for women with postnatal depression giving you access to professional counsellors and trained volunteers. Call 0800 543354 or text HELP (4357).
lifeline.org.nz

Depression.Org is funded by the Ministry of Health and has lots of useful advice and contact information for women (and the partners of women) who may be developing postnatal depression.
depression.org.nz

Mothershelpers is an Auckland based support group that provides information, advice and support for women with postnatal depression.
mothershelpers.co.nz

Pregnancy Loss & Fertility Counselling

SANDS (The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society)
SANDS provides support and advice for couples who have recently lost a baby in pregnancy or soon after birth.
sands.org.nz

Miscarriage Support Auckland
A useful website with many links to information on miscarriage. They can also put you in touch with local support groups.
miscarriagesupport.org.nz

Megan Downer Counselling
Based in Remuera. Megan specialises in pregnancy loss and infertility counselling.
megandowner.co.nz

Pregnancy & Postnatal Physiotherapy

Return to Form Physiotherapy and Pilates
09 551 4460 or 0800 723 676
returntoform.co.nz

Total Mums Physiotherapy
09 849 7711
totalmums.co.nz

Body Reform Spine Care, Pilates and Physiotherapy
bodyreform.co.nz

Women’s Health Physiotherapy at Auckland Urogynaecology
09 366 9100
aug.co.nz

ONForm Pilates & Physiotherapy
Rebecca Noton
09 527 7899
onformpilates.co.nz

Unity Studios
Caitlin Day
09 213 3369
unitystudios.co.nz

For Baby

Eva + Archie
Premature and newborn specific Merino clothing.
evaandarchie.com