Pregnancy Resources

Once your pregnancy is confirmed, your first step is choosing a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) — usually a midwife, but sometimes a GP or obstetrician.

Your LMC:

  • Coordinates your care throughout pregnancy
  • Supports you during labour and birth
  • Provides care until your pēpi is around 4–6 weeks old

You can find a midwife by visiting www.findyourmidwife.co.nz. Or book a private obstetric specialist in Wellington at www.wellingtonobstetrics.co.nz.

If you don’t have a midwife by 9 weeks, see your regular Doctor/ GP to arrange baby scans and maternity blood tests.

If you have not been able to find a midwife, contact the maternity teams at the hospital who will help with your antenatal care and birth: Maternity — Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti.

Immunisations

The Ministry of Health recommends that pregnant individuals receive vaccinations for whooping cough (pertussis), influenza, and COVID-19 to protect yourself and your newborn. 

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Hospital Tours

You can find virtual hospital tours here:

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