Breast and Bottle feeding supportIntroduction to bottle
Families/whānau can self-refer by calling or emailing us. Referrals can also come via your GP, Plunket Nurse, Midwife, Perinatal Mental Health or Mothercraft.
Services We Offer
We know being a new parent and raising a family can be hard. Whether you are feeling down, lost, or anxious or want support with mothercrafting or simply want to branch out and meet others like yourself, we are here to support you in your journey.
Our friendly team cater for a range of needs or difficulties you may be experiencing. Our experienced Health Professionals provide education, guidance and support for any concerns you may have, whether it is your first or your fifth baby.
Our highly experienced nursing staff provide practical and non-judgemental guidance, education and support on a number of parenting concerns, including:
A full list of our services
Feeding concerns, breast and bottle
Reflux
Perinatal anxiety and support
Low weight gains
Introduction to solids
Dairy intolerances/allergies
Sleep concerns and unsettledness
Adjustment to motherhood
Introduction to the bottle (including if mum is returning to work)
Toddler behaviour and it's many challenges
Basic mothercrafting
Any other concerns
To arrange a consultation, call or email us
07 834 2036 or help@waikatofamilycentre.co.nz
We offer support with:
Introduction to bottle (including if mum is returning to work)
Introduction to solids
Unsettled babies
Low or no weight gains
Mothercrafting skills
Perinatal anxiety or depression
Sleep and settling concerns
Parent classes in Young Parent Evenings
Toddler behaviour
Bottle and Breastfeeding support
Reflux concerns
Education Classes include:
Question and Answer Sessions
Baby Movement and Massage
Pelvic Floor classes
Pilates sessions
Yoga sessions
Dads support group
Pelvic Floor Classes
We offer valuable group sessions which is coached be a professional Physiotherapist with a specialty in assisting women with the recovery of their Pelvic Floor following the birth of their baby.
Young Parent Information Evenings
We run Young Parent Evenings where education and support are provided by Health Professionals. We have guest speakers who provide relevant information to support Young Parents with parenting skills eg CPR and how to manage a choking baby, Family Planning, Family Violence, the Role of the Dad, Brain Development and Baby Massage.
These valuable sessions provide tools to parent effectively and are well received.
Dinner is provided to registered attendees.
W.A.I Hapori Programme
Huntly
The Waikato Family Centre in conjunction with Friendship House has developed the W.A.I Hapori parenting programme in Huntly.
Guiding, educating and supporting families/whanau of the community in their parenting journey.
Address
4 Radnor Street
Hamilton 3204
Email help@waikatofamilycentre.co.nz
Phone 07 834 2036
Centre Open
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 3.00pm
