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Learn the symptoms of pregnancy and the first steps you should take once you confirm you are pregnant.

These questions may help you decide who the right person is to care for you, your baby and family.

Whanganui has many great organisations that provide general, non-medical support to pregnant mums and their whanau. From budgeting help to the toy library, you’ll find it all here.

There are several things you can do to support your own health and the health of your baby including avoid alcohol and drugs, eating well and taking supplements.

Congratulations, you’re about to become a daddy! Pregnancy is special time for new fathers, learning about all it takes to support a pregnant partner and preparing to welcome a new baby into the home.

We’ve created this handy little online questionnaire to help get you thinking about your birth plan.

Take a virtual tour of the Whanganui Maternity Ward.

Keeping baby warm, clean, safe and fed requires a whole lot of stuff, which can seen daunting at first. But shopping for baby can also be lots of fun, especially when you know where to grab a bargain.

Pregnancy brings a mix of feelings, and not all of them are good. If you’re feeling worried, you’re not alone. Learn more about how you can look after yourself and find help.