Useful Websites

Service for pregnant women and new parents with a substantial range of articles on pregnancy and looking after newborn babies. Includes forums and free one-to-one expert advice via live-chat, freephone or email.

This website contains information on how maternity care is provided in New Zealand and the options available to women.

Includes information on: - Maternity Services - Gynaecology Services - Newborn Services

Includes: - Pregnancy Advice - Baby Club - Forum - Competitions and Promotions

Very useful website including information on: - Baby Health & Safety - immunisation information - Benefits and Allowances - Birth Registration and Certificates - Employment Opportunities

A very useful place to start, run by mothers and midwives.

A not-for-profit society. Sees over 91% of babies born in New Zealand. Includes: - Hiring baby gear - News updates - Parent Education - Home visits - PlunketLine: a toll free telephone helpline that offers information, support and advice to parents and caregivers from 7am to midnight, seven days a week.

Product safety on a variety of baby and child related products.

The Auckland Down Syndrome Association is a non-profit organisation and relies solely on fund-raising, funding applications and on the kindness of donations. If you wish to make a donation you can send a cheque to the Auckland Down Syndrome Association, PO Box 13-385, Onehunga 1643.

Featuring information and services from pregnancy to primary school.