You're likely to know when you're going into labour – the signs of labour but if you're unsure, make sure you talk to your midwife or doctor. There are danger signs during pregnancy when you should seek immediate medical help.
The first stage of labour happens when the neck of the womb (the cervix) stretches to let the baby out. Contractions start and the cervix slowly opens until it is 10 centimetres wide, ready for the baby to pass through. For first-time mothers this stage can last 6–36 hours.
The second stage of labour is when the pushing happens and your baby is born. This stage begins when the neck of the womb (cervix) is fully open and lasts until the birth of your baby. It can take 1–2 hours to push out your first baby.
The third stage of labour labour is when the whenua/afterbirth (placenta) comes out.
Having a baby is the most natural thing in the world, but it’s different for every woman. Sometimes things don’t go as planned for the labour or you need help with the birth. Find out about inducing labour, pain relief, and help during birth.
Placing your baby on your bare skin encourages baby to feed as soon as possible after the birth. Find out about starting breastfeeding – the first feeds.
Breast feeding Support.
Whanganui DHB Lactation consultants:
Kim Mawston
Margaret Colway
Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm
021 246 8302
Mother Lead Breastfeeding Support Group Whanganui - Home
Feeding the Non- Latching Baby: One Possible Approach
World Health Organisation : 10 Steps to successful breastfeeding
https://www.who.int/activities/promoting-baby-friendly-hospitals/ten-ste...
Safe Sleep
Hapai te Hauora website
http://sudinationalcoordination.co.nz/sudi
Hapai, online training (60 minutes):
http://sudinationalcoordination.co.nz/workforce-development
Online educational resources for distribution to Hapu mama and Whanau
Change for our Children website:
http://www.changeforourchildren.nz/
Baby Essentials, short course (15 minutes
http://ww2.changeforourchildren.co.nz
WRHN website information around distribution of safe sleep spaces, availability and distribution process
Contact P&P Coordinator Angela Weekly for information about receiving a Pepipod or Wahakura
0297711677
0800 123 010
Safe sleep online information suitable to share with whanau:
https://www.healthed.govt.nz/resource/keep-your-baby-safe-during-sleep
https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/safe-sleep-your-baby
Baby Essentials, short course (15 minutes
http://ww2.changeforourchildren.co.nz/
Safe sleep for babies in COVID Times
Iwi /Maori Specific Information
Guiding Māori through the COVID19 Pandemic 2020
Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutū
Covid19 help and advice for Maori
NZ Govt Covid 19 Website
https://training.sudinationalcoordination.co.nz/
Wahakura available via P&P Coordinator WRHN : aweekly@wrhn.org.nz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQxhtj2BWd4 Taranaki Hapu Wananga Muka Pito tie tutorial
Te Hau Ranga ora: Maori health service WDHB, referral available:
Haumoana Navigators can offer Whanau support when in delivery and postnatal ward, on call 24/7
Can be contacted via the hospital telephonist 063481234
MSD/MOH
https://smartstart.services.govt.nz/
COVID-19 - Information for pregnant women, and those who have recently given birth
Ministry of Health Information
https://www.employment.govt.nz/about/news-and-updates/workplace-response-coronavirus-covid-19/mation
Resources for Health Professionals MoH
Contains updated official information from the Ministry of Health with many topics addressed.
Mental Health
https://depression.org.nz/covid-19/pregnancy-and-new-parents/
https://www.facebook.com/TheLowdownNZ
A Facebook page helping young New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety.
https://wellplace.nz/resource-library/covid-19-resources/
Worrying Effectively During Pregnancy
Postnatal Depression Factsheet
The Idealisation of Motherhood