Support For New Parents and Soon-To-Be Parents

Plunket / Whānau Āwhina Plunket

Your main well‑child support provider.

• PlunketLine: 0800 933 922 (24/7 health advice)

• Appointments and Enquiries: 0800 184 803

• Website: plunket.org.nz

• Offers Playgroups & Parent Meetups, Car seat advice & vaccinations.

Midwifery Resource Centre – Christchurch

A trusted, central hub for pregnancy and postnatal support.

• Phone: 03 365 2780

• Address: 166 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central

• Website: midwiferyresourcecentre.org

• Services:

  • FREE Pregnancy Tests at their drop-in service, Monday-Friday 12-2pm

  • Lactation Consultant drop-in clinic, Monday 9am-1pm

  • Help to find a midwife

  • Antenatal classes.

After-Hours Care

• 24 Hour Surgery (Bealey Ave): 03 365 7777

• Healthline (24/7): 0800 611 116

Perinatal Support

• PADA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa): pada.nz

• Mothers Matter NZ: mothersmatter.nz

• 1737 (Call or text): Free 24/7

• Lifeline: 0800 543 354

Emergency Contacts

• Emergency Services: 111

• Poisons Centre: 0800 764 766

• Healthline: 0800 611 116