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Having a healthy pregnancy

Information to help you on your pregnancy journey and give your pēpi the best start in life.

Pregnancy and immunisations

When you are pregnant, we recommend you are immunised against whooping cough, flu and COVID-19. Find what immunisations you need if you are planning a pregnancy, pregnant or when your newborn arrives.

Pregnancy vaccines (internal link)

Antenatal classes

Find out about antenatal classes, who offers them, when to book, and what things the classes cover.

Getting ready to breastfeed

It helps to know as much as possible about breastfeeding before your pēpi (baby) is born. Find out what you can do to prepare for breastfeeding.

Common issues

Find tips on how to manage common pregnancy issues, and when to seek immediate medical advice.

Exercise

Talk to your midwife about how much and what types of exercise you can do safely while you are pregnant.

Healthy eating

Eating healthy food during pregnancy is important for you and your baby's health. Your nutritional needs are higher when you are pregnant.

Morning sickness

Feeling sick and throwing up is often called morning sickness. It is very common and may be the first sign you are pregnant.

Multiple pregnancy

Every year in Aotearoa around 1,000 whānau find themselves expecting twins, triplets, and sometimes even more pēpi.

Nutrients and supplements

Find out about supplements, such as folic acid, iodine and Vitamin D, that you should take to give your pēpi the best chance of being healthy.

Smoking, alcohol and drugs

If you think you are pregnant, are pregnant, or trying to get pregnant, stop smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs.

Your baby and your body

Learn about how your pēpi develops, and changes to your body.

Getting ready for your pēpi

No matter where you give birth, there are things you should think about before your pēpi is born, and how to get your home ready.

Support if you are young and pregnant

Thinking that you might be pregnant can be exciting and scary. There are lots of services to support pregnant parents.

Supporting your pregnant whānau member

Find out about changes in pregnancy, how you can support your pregnant whānau member, and how to be ready for baby’s birth.