Gives information for pregnant women on safe exercises and the benefits of being or keeping fit during pregnancy.

Limited to 10 copies per order.
Gives practical information on osteoporosis, including risk factors, prevention and management.

Information for patients on antenatal blood tests. Revised January 2016. MoH code HP5729 (since November 2013).

Limited to 25 copies per order.
Information for pregnant women to help them make an informed decision about optional screening and testing for Down syndrome and other conditions. Reprinted February 2014. MoH code HE2382.

Describes changes in your breast(s) that you should see your family doctor about as soon as possible

Provides information on birthing options for pregnant women who have had a previous caesarean birth. Replaces Ministry of Health resource Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (HP3861).

Describes simple breast cysts, or a collection of fluid in a sac which may be detected during a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. Reprinted October 2012. MoH code HE1810.

Describes cyclic and non-cyclic breast pain and what might cause this. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. Revised March 2016. MoH code HE1814.

Available in Pacific languages.
Gives information on how to make the transition back to work whilst breastfeeding. Reprinted April 2014. MoH code HE2106.

Encourages mothers to breastfeed their babies. Actual title: Breastfeeding journeys are special, however long or short, and worth every moment.

Content available to view on Breastfeeding NZ YouTube channel.
A guide to breastfeeding for pregnant women, including the health benefits. Also provides practical advice and approaches to establishing and managing breastfeeding successfully. MoH code HE2255.

Encourages mothers to breastfeed their babies for its long-term health benefits.

Available in Te Reo Māori and Pacific languages.
Clear, simple information on breastfeeding covering the nursing relationship, nutrition, latching on, feed frequency, and further help. Revised October 2013. MoH code HE2098.

Clear, simple information on breastfeeding covering the nursing relationship, nutrition, latching on, feed frequency, and further help. Reprinted April 2014. MoH code HE2102.

Promotes breastfeeding and how it is part of many cultures in NZ. Revised October 2017.

General information on the national breast screening programme. Revised February 2012. MoH code HE1841.

General information on the national breast screening programme. Revised June 2014. MoH code HE1839.

Gives advice on treatment and how and where to access services for women diagnosed with breast cancer following breast screening. For breast screening providers only. MoH code HE1631.

Revised November 2020 – change in format.
Gives information on support organisations, groups, and information sessions available to breastfeeding mothers in Canterbury.

Revised October 2019. Reprinted May 2020.
Gives information about the National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme for women from 25 to 70 years. This programme aims to prevent cervical cancer by providing regular smear tests for all eligible women in New Zealand. MoH code HE1256.

Reintroduced resource.
Promotes and explains the benefits of regular cervical screening for women aged between 25 and 70. Revised July 2015. MoH code HE2497.

Promotes and explains the benefits of regular cervical screening for women aged between 20 and 70. Revised July 2015. MoH code HE2499.

Revised July 2019.
Information for women who need to have a colposcopy. Designed for use by health professionals. MoH code HE1202.

Describes ductal carninoma in situ which may be detected during a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. MoH code HE1812.

Provides information on early pregnancy loss or miscarriage.

Describes a benign and usually painless breast lump which may be detected during a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. Reprinted June 2011. MoH code HE1811.

Gives advice on taking folic acid, leading up to and during pregnancy, and iodine supplements when pregnant and breastfeeding. Reprinted June 2012. MoH code HE4147.

Gives information on these types of cancer and when you should see your family doctor. Updated May 2012.

Revised October 2019.
General information on the national breast screening programme. MoH code HE10102. Formerly titled “BreastScreen Aotearoa”.

Download in other languages from www.healthed.govt.nz
Gives information for women asked to return for further tests or assessment after a mammogram. Revised June 2018. MoH code HE10118. Formerly titled “When You Are Recalled for Assessment”.

For use by Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) to help pregnant women track their weight gain. Gives tips on how to gain weight the healthy way and some of the risks of gaining more weight than recommended. MoH code HP5899.

Limited of 10 copies per order.
Gives Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) information on healthy weight gain to discuss with their pregnant clients. Includes tips on healthy eating and physical activity. MoH code HP5900.

Explains the antenatal screening test for HIV offered to all pregnant women, as part of their routine care. Revised June 2010. MoH code HE1832.

Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2416.

Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2413.

Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2414.

Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2411.

Available in Tongan.
Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2407.

Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2412.

Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2415.

Available in Samoan.
Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2409.

Available in Te Reo Māori.
Promotes the family and friends of women to encourage them to have regular cervical smear tests. MoH code HE2405.

Breast screening information for those women over 70. Reprinted January 2014. MoH code HE10120.

Download in other languages from www.healthed.govt.nz
Information for women who have had a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa Centres only. Reprinted December 2013. MoH code HE10117.

Explains the results of a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. MoH code HE1844.

Gives information for women on exercises for strengthening pelvic floor muscles.

Detailed answers to common questions about this curable infection. Revised June 2012. MoH code HE4229.

Limited of 10 copies per order.
Gives information on conditions that cause these types of discomfort, as well as what do if women experience pain or discomfort. Updated for 2018. Formerly titled “Period pain, pelvic pain and other symptoms”.

Promotes the free specialist lactation and breastfeeding support available through Plunket. Actual title: Plunket lactation consultants are just a video-call away.

Gives a useful acronym to help prevent SUDI as well as some Canterbury services or information sources supporting mothers and babies.

Gives information on the BreastScreen Aotearoa programme, including how to join, and the benefits and potential risks. Revised August 2017. MoH code HE1210.

Gives clinical information for health professionals about why advising a pregnant woman to sleep on her side in her 3rd trimester can reduce the risk of stillbirth.  MoH code HE2551.

Available in Hindi, Te Reo Māori and Tongan.
Gives information for pregnant women about how sleeping on her side in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy is proven to reduce the risk of stillbirth by half. MoH code HE2550.

Gives information for pregnant women about how sleeping on her side in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy is proven to reduce the risk of stillbirth by half. MoH code HE2575.

Reminder card for wallet of when next cervical smear is due. Revised August 2017. MoH code HE1912.

Explains what women need to know when thinking about terminating a pregnancy. Revised February 2015. Formerly titled “Decision Making and Termination of Pregnancy Services”.

Revised November 2019.
Explains cervical screening tests and how these can aid in the early detection of cervical cancer. Covers the desirable frequency of testing, test results and appropriate treatment when abnormal changes are detected. MoH code HE4598. Formerly “Understanding Cervical Smear Test Results”.

Gives information on vitamin D and sun exposure in pregnancy and infancy. MoH code HP5639.

Limited to 1 copy per order.
Explains the times during pregnancy and after birth when the health of your baby is checked as part of the National Screening Programme. MoH code HP5240.

On being pregnant, giving birth, the first few weeks after the birth, and the roles and responsibilities of LMCs (Lead Maternity Carers). Revised May 2019. MoH code HE1420.