Useful Links
Here are some of my favourite pregnancy and postnatal-related services…
Pregnancy education and support
Traditional Antenatal Classes
Bronwyn Gardner at HB Doulas
Positive Birth Classes
Similar to Hypnobirthing but with more emphasis on yoga, movement and exercises
Di Reefman at Positive Birth & Bodywork
Complementary therapies for mum before and after birth
Reflexology
Maternity reflexology and Parent and Baby reflexology classes
Napier and Hastings – Nicki Lampon at Bay Reflexology
Homeopathy
For birthing kits and immunisation kits
Napier – Heidi Beck at Thrive Homeopathy
Hastings – Bronwyn Gardner at HB Doulas
Pregnancy Massage
Napier – Sue Wakeling at Serenity Massage Therapy
Haumoana – Di Reefman at Positive Birth & Bodywork
Placenta Encapsulation
Benefits include decreasing the risk of postnatal depression and boosting iron levels
Hayley Hinchco at Hawke’s Bay Placenta Encapsulation
Movement and exercise
Pregnancy Yoga
Napier – Wellness Sanctuary
Mum and Bubs Yoga
Napier – Wellness Sanctuary
Pelvic Health and Physiotherapy
Pregnancy and postnatal pelvic floor health and physiotherapy
Napier – Bernadette Nolan at Hawke’s Bay Pelvic Health and Women’s Physiotherapy
Havelock North – Leanne Wait at Inside Out Physiotherapy
Birth-related services
Pregnancy and Newborn Photography
Karyn Worthington at Karyn Worthington Photography
Support groups for parents
Breast Feeding Support Groups
Napier and Hastings – La Leche League Hawke’s Bay
Postnatal Depression Support Group
Napier and Hastings – Mummy Matters
Plunket
Parent groups, education, car seat advice, toy library, play groups, etc
Cherry Grove Family Centre (Havelock North)
Equipment
Breast Pumps
Bronwyn Gardner at HB Doulas
Baby Buggies, Car Seats and other stuff
Buy or hire buggies, car seats and other baby products
Nicki McGavrock at Baby on the Move