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

Gives information to help women to make the right decision for them when thinking about terminating a pregnancy, including what support is available. Revised March 2021. Formerly “Termination of Pregnancy at the Gynaecology Procedure Unit”.

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 November 2018. MoH code HE2382.

Prompts people to ask about the recent changes to cervical screening and the range of options now available, including the self-test. Designed to display in clinics. MoH code HE1187.

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Prompts people to ask about the recent changes to cervical screening and the range of options now available, including the self-test. Designed to display in clinics. MoH code HE1183.

Helps parents to identify signals when infants are hungry, or need to be calmed and then fed.

Provides information on birthing options for pregnant women who have previously had a caesarean birth. Revised February 2022. Replaces Ministry of Health resource “Vaginal Birth After Caesarean” (HP3861).

Reintroduced resource.
Describes calcifications or small areas of calcium in the breast which may be detected during a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. Revised September 2022. MoH code HE1813.

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.

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Gives information on how to make the transition back to work whilst breastfeeding. Revised January 2022. MoH code HE2106.

Also available in Pacific languages.
Promotes breastfeeding friendly locations.

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 December 2021. MoH code HE2098.

Clear, simple information on breastfeeding covering the nursing relationship, nutrition, latching on, feed frequency, and further help. Revised April 2009. Reprinted January 2019. MoH code HE2102.

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

Encourages breastfeeding due to the nutritional benefits of breastmilk. Actual title: Ko te wai ū te tino kai – Breastmilk is superfood.

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.

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Gives information about the HPV cervical screening self-test option. Designed to help people decide if the test is right for them. MoH code HE1165.

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Gives step-by-step instructions to do the cervical screening HPV self-test. A4 Portrait format. MoH code HE1166.

Gives step-by-step instructions to do the cervical screening HPV self-test. A3 portrait format. MoH code HE1167.

Gives step-by-step instructions to do the cervical screening HPV self-test. A3 landscape format. MoH code HE1185.

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Gives step-by-step instructions to do the cervical screening HPV self-test. A4 landscape format. MoH code HE1181.

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Gives information about cervical screening tests and what they mean. Also explains test results and follow-up treatment that may be needed. MoH code HE1162.

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Gives information about the benefits of regular cervical screening for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 69. MoH code HE1161.

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Provides an overview of the Cervical Screening Programme and the range of options available to do a screening test. Designed to support people to decide which options are best for them in consultation with their healthcare provider. MoH code HE1164.

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Gives information about having a colposcopy and biopsy following an abnormal cervical screening test result. MoH code HE1163.

Describes ductal carninoma in situ which may be detected during a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. Revised June 2017. MoH code HE1812.

Encourages breastfeeding due to the beneficial effects of oxytocin hormone for mother and child. Sub-title: It lowers stress and connects you to your pēpi.

Revised for 2023.
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. Formerly titled “Period pain, endometriosis, pelvic pain”.

Describes a benign and usually painless breast lump which may be detected during a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. Revised April 2019. MoH code HE1811.

Gives advice on taking folic acid when planning to be pregnant and during pregnancy, and iodine supplements when pregnant and breastfeeding. Revised September 2021. MoH code HE4147. Formerly “Folic acid and iodine”.

Gives general information on the national breast screening programme. Revised September 2022. MoH code HE10102. Formerly titled “BreastScreen Aotearoa”.

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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. Revised October 2020. MoH code HP5899.

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Explains the antenatal screening test for HIV offered to all pregnant women, as part of their routine care. Revised July 2015. Reprinted December 2018. MoH code HE1832.

Encourages breastfeeding due to the nutritional benefits of breastmilk. Actual title: Ko te wai ū te tino kai – Human milk is superfood.

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 May 2019. MoH code HE10120.

Limited to 25 copies per order.
Gives guidance for new parents on products that are safe for babies/ pēpi for sleep. For use by midwives and other birthing professionals.

Change in supplier and format.
Provides information on early pregnancy loss or miscarriage. Revised February 2020. Formerly titled “Early Pregnancy Loss”.

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Information for women who have had a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa Centres only. Revised March 2021. MoH code HE10117.

Explains the results of a mammogram. For use by BreastScreen Aotearoa professionals. Reprinted September 2019. MoH code HE1844.

Gives information for women on exercises for strengthening pelvic floor muscles. Revised June 2022.

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.

Resources designed to support bereaved parents and whānau who have experienced the death of a baby. Set of 6 pamphlets. MoH code HE2324.

Gives information for partners whose baby has died. Code HE2320. Contained in the Sands Support Pack (WOH0152 or HE2324).

Gives information for grandparents of a baby who has died. Code HE2322. Contained in the Sands Support Pack (WOH0152 or HE2324).

Gives information on transporting a baby who has died. Code HE2323. Contained in the Sands Support Pack (WOH0152 or HE2324).

Gives information for parents, family or whānau on supporting their other children after a baby has died. Code HE2321. Contained in the Sands Support Pack (WOH0152 or HE2324).

Gives information on the BreastScreen Aotearoa programme, including how to join, and the benefits and potential risks. Revised August 2017. Reprinted March 2019. MoH code HE1210.

Limited to 2 copies per order.
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 March 2021. MoH code HE1912.

Available in Te Reo Māori, Pacific and migrant languages.
Gives information on vitamin D and sun exposure in pregnancy and infancy. Revised December 2020. MoH code HP5639.

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

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

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

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

Replacement resource.
Suggests support services available and reliable sources of information on breastfeeding in Waitaha Canterbury.

On being pregnant, giving birth, the first few weeks after the birth, and the roles and responsibilities of LMCs (Lead Maternity Carers). Revised November 2020. MoH code HE1420.