Whenua beneath us. Possibility ahead.A new life. A whole whānau.
There is room for you, your partner and the people you choose. Begin with one conversation, one meal or one rest.
A little space to be you.You bring your whole self.
Your whakapapa, your people, your questions. There is room for all of it in the journey to meeting pēpi.
A voice for Māori midwifery.
Ngā Māia Māori Midwives ō Aotearoa brings a Māori voice to maternity care. Explore the organisation’s own information and talk with your midwife about the care and connections that matter to you.
Explore Ngā MāiaMore than a physical journey.
Ōhua’s Te Ao Māori page makes room for wairua, identity and whānau in pregnancy and birth. It introduces oriori and connections to whenua, and links to kaupapa Māori services.
Ask your own midwife and whānau about what feels right for you. Tikanga differs between whānau and iwi.
Read the midwives’ own pagePreparing together.
Whānau Mai is a kaupapa Māori antenatal programme covering pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting. Its hands-on wānanga connect learning with te ao Māori.
This is an Ōtautahi service. Check current availability and eligibility directly, or ask your midwife about local hapū wānanga.
Explore Whānau MaiSources and care information
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For advice about pregnancy, medicines, rongoā, cord care or infant sleep, speak with your midwife or maternity care professional. This page does not give instructions for these practices.
NZ pregnancy and whānau support guidanceA little place to begin.
- Choose a midwife or maternity care professional and ask your questions early.
- Ask someone you trust to help with kai, transport or everyday jobs.
- Make room for rest and kōrero about how you are feeling.
- Plan a safe sleep space with your midwife before pēpi arrives.
Care for the four walls of your whare
Taha Tinana
Ask your midwife about kai, movement and medicines.
Taha Hinengaro
Share worries with your maternity team.
Taha Wairua
Choose the people, language and places that help you feel connected.
Taha Whānau
Invite support; you decide who is involved.
Weaving care for the next generation
Te Piki Oranga describes a wahakura wānanga where whānau weave together and share whakapapa and kōrero.
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General information only. Talk to your midwife, GP, nurse or other health professional about your situation. Local tikanga belongs with the people who hold it.
NZ care and support information Explore with someone you choose