- Will I be charged for care?
- Who is a Lead Maternity Carer?
- Who can be your LMC?
- How do I find my LMC?
- What causes morning sickness?
- What's safe to eat?
- Why take folic acid tablets?
- Where should I give birth?
- What about childbirth education?
- How much parental leave do I get?
- What do I tell my other children?
- What do I need to buy?
- What are the symptoms of a miscarriage?
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Recommended links
For more information about maternity services and choosing your LMC, call free on 0800 MUM 2 BE (0800 686 223). This line is not for counselling, clinical or medical advice.
- Mama Maternity Information Services offers useful information about choosing your LMC.
- Kiwi Families has good information about choosing your LMC and about childbirth.
- Kiwi Families covers what to eat during pregnancy
- The New Zealand Food Safety Authority provides detailed information about food safety in pregnancy.
- The Ministry of Health offers a comprehensive paper on nutrition in pregnancy and after childbirth.
- Littlies has useful information about miscarriages.
- Parents Centre New Zealand offers parent education programmes, including antenatal classes.
- Birthwise provides information through an antenatal programme, helping parents make informed, natural birth choices.
Life Stages > So you're pregnant? > What do I need to buy?
What do I need to buy?
Needs change regularly so don't over buy! Aim to buy things as needed. Friends and family can be great sources of pre-loved clothes and gear. Kiwi Families offers a list of things you may want to buy.
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