Whānau Āwhina Plunket services
Plunket nurse talking to a mum and other family members.
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Free health and development checks
You can have up to 7 appointments with Plunket or another Well Child Tamariki Ora provider. These take place before your baby turns 5. Most appointments are in your child's first year, when support is most helpful.
Find out what you can expect from your Plunket appointments.
Visit the Whānau Āwhina Plunket website
PlunketLine
When you call PlunketLine, a Plunket nurse will answer your call. The nurse can give you advice and information on parenting issues and your child's health and wellbeing.
You can also get free online specialist support with breastfeeding and sleep through PlunketLine.
PlunketLine is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 0800 933 922 for advice and support for you, your baby and your whānau. Calls are free from cell phones. You do not need to be registered with Plunket to use this service.
Pregnancy and Parenting Education Programme (antenatal courses)
Whānau Āwhina Plunket provides Pregnancy and Parenting Education (also known as antenatal) courses on behalf of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand in some parts of Aotearoa.
Find out more about antenatal courses at the Plunket website. They also offer virtual antenatal courses which you can complete online.
