PregnancyHere you will find support services, a list of midwives, antenatal classes & pregnancy therapies to get you through your pregnancy!
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Midwives
A list of midwives known to work with expectant mothers in the Porirua area. If you have information to add or edit please contact us at toddlerintow@gmail.com.
- Birth Options (7 midwives): Pager 026 111 575
- Domino Midwives Wellington (5): Phone 04 939 9580
- Midwifery Ltd (2) Pager 026 111 810
- Nga Tapuhi Whakawhanau (2) Pager 04 472 9491
- Nikau Midwives (7) Pager 04 298 8836
- Porirua Independent Midwives (2) Pager 026 100 222
- Porirua Maori Pacifika Midwives (2) Pager 04 238 2229
- Porirua Union and COmmunity Health service (4) Pager 0800 102 024
- Wellington Home Birth Collective (2) Pager 04 802 0749
- MATPRO (assist in accessing midwife and antenatal classes) 801 7307/801 0305
Birth Ed
Free childbirth classes designed specifically for teens and young women under 24, and their support partners.
(04) 576 9556
(04) 576 9556
Horizon Radiology
Free Pregnancy, ACC and Community Radiology Ultrasound Service
Porirua: Suite 408, North City Plaza / Phone: 04 238 4326 / Fax: 04 238 4328
Ön a personal note, the Horizon service is superior to Pacific Radiology. After having scans at both I felt Horizon was less clinical, friendlier and supportive. 2 thumbs WAY up!" Kelly
Porirua: Suite 408, North City Plaza / Phone: 04 238 4326 / Fax: 04 238 4328
Ön a personal note, the Horizon service is superior to Pacific Radiology. After having scans at both I felt Horizon was less clinical, friendlier and supportive. 2 thumbs WAY up!" Kelly
MATPRO FREE Antenatal Classes
MATPRO (Wellington Maternity Project) offers FREE antenatal classes in the Education Rooms on Monday evenings at Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua.
For further information and bookings please ring Kristina Keogh at MATPRO on 801 0305.
*Kristina is also able to offer assistance in finding a midwife.
For further information and bookings please ring Kristina Keogh at MATPRO on 801 0305.
*Kristina is also able to offer assistance in finding a midwife.
Mana Parents Centre
"Mana Parents Centre is a community based non-profit organisation which provides Childbirth Education (aka antenatal classes) and Parent Education classes for families living between Tawa and Pukerua Bay. (We are also happy to take enrolments for our antenatal classes from outside these areas if you have difficulty finding a childbirth education class to attend) We are one of 52 Parents Centres throughout New Zealand as part of Parents Centres NZ Inc.
Mana Parents Centre (MPC) is run by a team of volunteer parents who are members of MPC and who all have attended our childbirth education course. All of the services provided by MPC to the community, are organized by this committee of dedicated volunteers, wanting to give something back to our local area. We are located on the ground floor in Pember House, Hagley St, Porirua." (copied from Mana Parents Centre website)
(04) 237 6262
EMAIL
http://www.manapc.org.nz/
Mana Parents Centre (MPC) is run by a team of volunteer parents who are members of MPC and who all have attended our childbirth education course. All of the services provided by MPC to the community, are organized by this committee of dedicated volunteers, wanting to give something back to our local area. We are located on the ground floor in Pember House, Hagley St, Porirua." (copied from Mana Parents Centre website)
(04) 237 6262
http://www.manapc.org.nz/
Pregnancy Help Inc
"Pregnancy Help supports the wellbeing of pregnant and recently pregnant women, parents, caregivers and their families/whanau by providing information and practical support with Care, Concern and Confidentiality." (copied from the Pregnancy Help website)
Tuesday & Wednesday mornings 9.30-12.00pm 2 Bedford Court, Cannons Creek, Porirua
04 237 5253 greatwgtn@pregnancyhelp.org.nz
www.pregnancyhelp.org.nz/
Tuesday & Wednesday mornings 9.30-12.00pm 2 Bedford Court, Cannons Creek, Porirua
04 237 5253 greatwgtn@pregnancyhelp.org.nz
www.pregnancyhelp.org.nz/
- Walk in free Confidential Service
- Newborn Baby clothing up to size one
- Bedding & cloth nappies
- Maternity clothes
- Bassinets available to loan for 4 months
- Information/Referrals to other agencies
- Knitting group
- Telephone support offering non-judgmental information, support and advice, or as a friendly listening ear
- Breastfeeding help Thursday/Friday 10am-2pm run by lactation consultants
Bumps & Babes Massage, Whitby
Jackie Mayne is a therapeutic massage therapist dedicated to pregnancy and infant massage, working from her Whitby home.
Phone: 04 234 8360
Email: bumpsandbabesmassage@hotmail.com.
Website
"Relax and pamper yourself... pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, its also the perfect time to begin looking after yourself, as a fully qualified massage therapist who specialises in providing massage for pregnancy and postnatal care, I work with your body as it changes during pregnancy, massage can help to relieve muscle aches and pains, reduce fluid retention, increase circulation to slow the process of varicose veins and calm the nervous system." (Imformation from website)
Phone: 04 234 8360
Email: bumpsandbabesmassage@hotmail.com.
Website
"Relax and pamper yourself... pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, its also the perfect time to begin looking after yourself, as a fully qualified massage therapist who specialises in providing massage for pregnancy and postnatal care, I work with your body as it changes during pregnancy, massage can help to relieve muscle aches and pains, reduce fluid retention, increase circulation to slow the process of varicose veins and calm the nervous system." (Imformation from website)
DP Massage, Newtown
Debra Polaschek
Coromandel Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
Cell: 027 6483297
Email: poldeb@clear.net.nz
Website and Facebook Page
"I offer a friendly harmonious environment combined with intuitive touch and great massage technique to manage these issues. I am passionate about working with you to reduce symptoms, improve muscular health and enhance your general sense of well being. Extra practical benefits include no parking costs and often cheaper than normal CBD massage fees due to the Newtown location'" (information from website)
(Certified Massage Therapist (MNZ) / Certificate in Relaxation Massage and Reflexology 2008 (NZCM) / Ongoing training in Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stones Massage, Myofascial and Trigger Point Release)
Coromandel Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021
Cell: 027 6483297
Email: poldeb@clear.net.nz
Website and Facebook Page
"I offer a friendly harmonious environment combined with intuitive touch and great massage technique to manage these issues. I am passionate about working with you to reduce symptoms, improve muscular health and enhance your general sense of well being. Extra practical benefits include no parking costs and often cheaper than normal CBD massage fees due to the Newtown location'" (information from website)
(Certified Massage Therapist (MNZ) / Certificate in Relaxation Massage and Reflexology 2008 (NZCM) / Ongoing training in Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stones Massage, Myofascial and Trigger Point Release)
HypnoBirthing Wellington
Website
04 293 3232
info@hypnobirthingwellington.co.nz
These comprehensive childbirth education classes are available in Wellington, Lower Hutt and Kapiti Coast and run for 2 1/2 hours once a week for 5 weeks.
"Hypnobirthing will teach you the art of using your own natural birthing instincts to achieve the safe, satisfying birth you desire. With the use of deep relaxation, self hypnosis, special breathing and visualisation techniques, your Hypnobirthing instructor will prepare you for the joyful birth of your baby.
HypnoBirthing Advantages:
*Teaches deep levels of relaxation to eliminate the Fear/Tension/Pain syndrome
*Reduces the need for episiotomy and chemical intervention
*Builds confidence and trust in your own abilities
*Shortens the first phase of labour
*Mother is alert, fresh and energised
*Empowers parents to achieve a gentle, calm birth for themselves and their baby
*A happy, calm and peaceful baby"
(Information from website)
04 293 3232
info@hypnobirthingwellington.co.nz
These comprehensive childbirth education classes are available in Wellington, Lower Hutt and Kapiti Coast and run for 2 1/2 hours once a week for 5 weeks.
"Hypnobirthing will teach you the art of using your own natural birthing instincts to achieve the safe, satisfying birth you desire. With the use of deep relaxation, self hypnosis, special breathing and visualisation techniques, your Hypnobirthing instructor will prepare you for the joyful birth of your baby.
HypnoBirthing Advantages:
*Teaches deep levels of relaxation to eliminate the Fear/Tension/Pain syndrome
*Reduces the need for episiotomy and chemical intervention
*Builds confidence and trust in your own abilities
*Shortens the first phase of labour
*Mother is alert, fresh and energised
*Empowers parents to achieve a gentle, calm birth for themselves and their baby
*A happy, calm and peaceful baby"
(Information from website)
Acupuncture
Joannes Boele van Hensbroek
18 Grays Rd Wellington (Tuesdays & Fridays)
04-233 8353 or 027 242 0352
"A skilled physiotherapist and acupuncturist, Joannes gained a diploma in massage (1980) and BSc in physiotherapy at the International College of Physiotherapy in Utrecht (the Netherlands) in 1984. He has 20+ years experience working in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, and New Zealand with acute and chronic injuries, joint and muscle pain, and sports physiotherapy." (Information sourced from web)
Han Oriental Clinic
24 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington
(04) 477-1273 or 027 242 2414
Website
"Han Oriental Clinic is committed to giving effective and safe health care using acupuncture, medicinal herbs, and other techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each treatment is individually tailored to meet the patient’s present illness or condition. The placement of the needles and the number of visits are determined by the patient’s condition. Similarly, the herbal treatment is tailored to meet each patient’s needs." (Information sourced from website)
Katrina Gascoyne @ The Clinic of Oriental Medicine
60 Mana Esplanade, Mana
04 233 9800
clinic@orientalmedicine.co.nz
Website
"Katrina has specialised in Women's Health for over 25 years, pioneering fertility treatment based on Oriental Medicine. Her innovative has helped thousands of couples, men and women to natural or IVF conception. Her care continues from pregnancy through to birth and beyond.
"I work to support the needs of each individual or couple."
She excels in finding solutions to a wide variety of other health concerns. Treatment can include high quality effective herbal products from the clinic's extensive pharmacy, traditional acupuncture, moxibustion, dietary & lifestyle advice. Katrina is a member of the NZ Register of Accupuncturists and Fertility Acupuncture Childbirth Team" (Information sourced from web)
Eva Mattock @ Mind, Body & Soul Health
7 Hartham Place, Porirua
0272764433
18 Grays Rd Wellington (Tuesdays & Fridays)
04-233 8353 or 027 242 0352
"A skilled physiotherapist and acupuncturist, Joannes gained a diploma in massage (1980) and BSc in physiotherapy at the International College of Physiotherapy in Utrecht (the Netherlands) in 1984. He has 20+ years experience working in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, and New Zealand with acute and chronic injuries, joint and muscle pain, and sports physiotherapy." (Information sourced from web)
Han Oriental Clinic
24 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington
(04) 477-1273 or 027 242 2414
Website
"Han Oriental Clinic is committed to giving effective and safe health care using acupuncture, medicinal herbs, and other techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each treatment is individually tailored to meet the patient’s present illness or condition. The placement of the needles and the number of visits are determined by the patient’s condition. Similarly, the herbal treatment is tailored to meet each patient’s needs." (Information sourced from website)
Katrina Gascoyne @ The Clinic of Oriental Medicine
60 Mana Esplanade, Mana
04 233 9800
clinic@orientalmedicine.co.nz
Website
"Katrina has specialised in Women's Health for over 25 years, pioneering fertility treatment based on Oriental Medicine. Her innovative has helped thousands of couples, men and women to natural or IVF conception. Her care continues from pregnancy through to birth and beyond.
"I work to support the needs of each individual or couple."
She excels in finding solutions to a wide variety of other health concerns. Treatment can include high quality effective herbal products from the clinic's extensive pharmacy, traditional acupuncture, moxibustion, dietary & lifestyle advice. Katrina is a member of the NZ Register of Accupuncturists and Fertility Acupuncture Childbirth Team" (Information sourced from web)
Eva Mattock @ Mind, Body & Soul Health
7 Hartham Place, Porirua
0272764433
