Useful Links

Paid Parental leave NZ government information on who is entitled to paid leave	NZ College of Midwives NZ COM works with women to ensure quality midwifery services in NZ	The Midwifery Council of NZ Section for Public regarding registration of midwives and how public is protected
Fertility & Natural Family Planning Help for couples experiencing problems getting pregnant and natural methods of contraception	VBAC A woman-centered, evidence-based resource for vaginal birth after a caesarean	Diabetes Information about the effects and risks of gestational diabetes
Smoking in pregnancy Links to information on smoking and cot death	Teenage Pregnancy What you need to know	Miscarriage Support groups in New Zealand
Group B Streptococcus Implications for mother and baby	Alcohol and Pregnancy Effects of alcohol consumption in pregnancy	Plunket NZ Services offered by Plunket in New Zealand
Trauma and Birth Stress Information for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Childbirth	Pregnancy yoga Yoga specifically designed for pregnancy	Immunisation and Reactions Information from Immunisation Advisory Centre, Ministry of Health
Investigate Before you Vaccinate Information regarding immunisation to make informed choice	New Zealand Action on Pre-eclampsia Information regarding Pre-eclampsia	Hypnobirthing Information and education about hypnobirthing
Lifetimes Lifetimes NZ is a ‘Births, Deaths and Marriages’ website dedicated to the online announcement of ‘Significant Life Events’	Homebirth Aotearoa Contact details of midwives offerring homebirth	Birth & Midwifery in New Zealand Resourcs for parents and practitioners