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.

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Father and Child Trust

Father and child websiteThe 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 websiteHome Birth Aotearoa is a national organisation representing the many local associations throughout New Zealand. 

 

Teen Parent Schools

Teen parent websiteIf 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

Neonatal Trust website

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 

TABS website

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 

Sands website

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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