Useful Links
Here are some of my favourite pregnancy and postnatal-related services…
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Pregnancy education and support
Positive Birth Classes
Similar to Hypnobirthing but with more emphasis on yoga, movement and exercises
Di Reefman at Positive Birth & Bodywork
www.positivebirth-positivebodywork.co.nz
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Complementary therapies for mum before and after birth
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Reflexology
Maternity reflexology
Napier – Nicki Lampon at Bay Reflexology
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Homeopathy
For birthing kits and immunisation kits
Napier – Heidi Beck at Thrive Homeopathy
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Pregnancy Massage
Napier – Sue Wakeling at Serenity Massage Therapy
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Haumoana – Di Reefman at Positive Birth & Bodywork
www.positivebirth-positivebodywork.co.nz
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Placenta Encapsulation
Benefits include decreasing the risk of postnatal depression and boosting iron levels
Hayley Hinchco at Hawke’s Bay Placenta Encapsulation
www.facebook.com/hawkesbayplacentaservices
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Movement and exercise
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Pregnancy Yoga
Napier – Wellness Sanctuary
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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
www.hawkesbaypelvicphysio.co.nz
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Havelock North – Leanne Wait at Inside Out Physiotherapy
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Birth-related services
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Doula
Tere England at HB Doulas
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Pregnancy and Newborn Photography
Karyn Worthington at Karyn Worthington Photography
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Support groups for parents
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Breast Feeding Support Groups
Napier and Hastings – La Leche League Hawke’s Bay
www.lalecheleague.org.nz/hawkes-bay
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Postnatal Depression Support Group
Napier and Hastings – Mummy Matters
www.facebook.com/groups/1927657617480658
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Plunket
Parent groups, education, car seat advice, toy library, play groups, etc
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Cherry Grove Family Centre (Havelock North)
Equipment
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Baby Buggies, Car Seats and other stuff
Buy or hire buggies, car seats and other baby products
Nicki McGavrock at Baby on the Move
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