Support Groups For New Parents
Support Groups For New Parents
There is a wide range of groups in New Zealand which offer support and/or information for new parents. Each has its own special focus.
Father and Child Trust
The Father and Child Trust offers information and support for new or expecting fathers about a range of topics including trauma and post natal issues.
Home Birth Aotearoa
Home Birth Aotearoa is a national organisation representing the many local associations throughout New Zealand.
Teen Parent Schools
If you are a teenager and pregnant, or already have a baby, Teen Parent Units (TPUs) based around New Zealand can offer you a unique educational opportunity.
Neonatal Trust
Every year approximately 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely in New Zealand. The Neonatal Trust provides support for families of premature or sick full-term babies.
Trauma And Birth Stress
Trauma And Birth Stress (TABS) is a support group of mothers who have had stressful and traumatic pregnancies or births.
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support (SANDS) is a parent-run, non-profit organisation supporting parents and families who have experienced the death of a baby.
Multiple Birth Association
Lots of support is available for parents of multiples from community organisations. Many community organisations, including multiple birth clubs, offer support in a range of ways to parents of multiples.
This page last reviewed 11 June 2021.
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