Breast and Bottle feeding supportIntroduction to bottle
Families/whānau can self-refer by calling or emailing us. Referrals can also come via your GP, Plunket Nurse, Midwife, Perinatal Mental Health or Mothercraft.
Services We Offer
We know being a new parent and raising a family can be hard. Whether you are feeling down, lost, or anxious or want support with Mothercrafting or simply want to branch out and meet others like yourself, we are here to support you in your journey.
Our friendly team cater for a range of needs or difficulties you may be experiencing. Our experienced Health Professionals provide education, guidance, and support for any concerns you may have whether it is your first or your fifth baby.
Our highly experienced nursing staff provide practical and non-judgemental guidance, education and support on a number of parenting concerns, including:
A full list of our services
Feeding concerns, breast and bottle
Reflux
Perinatal anxiety and support
Low weight gains
Introduction to solids
Dairy intolerances/allergies
Sleep concerns and unsettledness
Adjustment to motherhood
Introduction to the bottle (including if mum is returning to work)
Toddler behaviour and it's many challenges
basic mothercrafting
any other concerns
To arrange a consultation, call or email us
07 834 2036 or email help@waikatofamilycentre.co.nz
We offer support with:
Introduction to bottle (including if mum is returning to work)
Introduction to solids
Unsettled babies
Low or no weight gains
Mothercrafting skills
Perinatal anxiety or depression
Sleep and settling concerns
Parent classes in Young Parent Evenings
Toddler behaviour
Bottle and Breastfeeding support
Reflux concerns
Education Classes include:
Question and Answer Sessions
Baby Movement and Massage
Pelvic Floor classes
Pilates sessions
Yoga sessions
Dads support group
Pelvic Floor Classes
We offer valuable group sessions which is coached be a professional Physiotherapist with a specialty in assisting women with the recovery of their Pelvic Floor following the birth of their baby.
Pilates and Yoga
Join us in a guided course designed to help strengthen your core. Exercise is not only good for your physical health but your mental health too.
This class is open for all skill levels, so you do not need any previous pilates experience to join the class and is coached by qualified Pilates and Yoga instructors.
Young Parent Information Evenings
Once a month we run the Young Parent Information Evenings where education and support are given by our Health Professionals. We have guest speakers who provide relevant information to support our Young Parents with parenting skills e.g., CPR and how to manage a choking baby, Family Planning, Family Violence and the role of the Dad, Brain Development and Baby Massage.
These valuable sessions provide some the tools to parent effectively and are well received, with feedback as “awesome”. Dinner and taxis are provided, Goodie bags and a draw of $100.00 gift card to one lucky dad.
W.A.I Hapori Programme
Huntly
The Waikato Family Centre in conjunction with Friendship House has developed the W.A.I Hapori parenting programme in Huntly.
Guiding, educating and supporting families/whanau of the community in their parenting journey.
