Free pregnancy testing

We offer free pregnancy testing and pregnancy advice from 12-2pm, Monday to Friday

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Help to find a midwife

If you are pregnant you will need a midwife. www.findyourmidwife.co.nz has a list of midwives available in the area. If you are having difficulty finding a midwife, either pop in or phone us between 12 and 2pm, or email us mrc.chch@gmail.com and we will be able to help.

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Questions to ask your midwife

To help find a midwife that suits you, we have compiled a list of questions you may like to ask - click here to view or call in for our free pamphlet.

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Pamphlets to download

A guide to pregnancy and exercise	Antenatal blood tests
Breastfeeding your baby	Breastfeeding and working
Early pregnancy loss	Folic acid and iodine supplements
Immunise during pregnancy	What is Rotavirus?  ​Immunise against Rotavirus
Immunise your child on time	BCG vaccination for Tuberculosis
After your child is immunised	Protect your unborn child from Rubella
Avoid flu during pregnancy	Alcohol and pregnancy: what you might not know
Eating for healthy pregnant women	Eating for healthy breastfeeding women
Eating for healthy babies and toddlers	Danger signs: baby or childhood sickness
Depression during and after pregnancy	Nitrate in water: blue baby syndrome
Your Pregnancy / To Haputanga booklet	Sleep on your side when baby's inside
Vitamin D during pregnancy and for your baby	I quit smoking for baby and me
Power to protect: coping with a crying baby	My baby will be Maori and smoke free
Childhood immunisation	Food safety in pregnancy
Iron in pregnancy. Are you getting enough?	​Termination of pregnancy at Lyndhurst

Breastfeeding support services

For an updated list of breastfeeding support services,
go to Canterbury Breastfeeding Support Services, click on the SUPPORT page and scroll down for a downloadable flyer.

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Items available to borrow

We have a library that contains a wide range of books and DVDs about pregnancy, birth, the postnatal period, breastfeeding, babies and toddlers.

We also have children's books and books written especially for fathers about pregnancy and the new baby.

These resources are available to women whose midwife is a member of the Midwifery Resource Centre.