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Maternity and breastfeeding
This section includes information about maternity services in New Zealand, breastfeeding, and the recommended tablet for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
In this section
- This section includes information about the Primary Maternity Services Notice (Section 88), and the referral guidelines and other maternity-related publications. Read more
- Breastfeeding helps lay the foundations of a healthy life for a baby and also makes a positive contribution to the health and wider wellbeing of mothers and whānau/families. Read more
- The Ministry of Health recommends that women planning a pregnancy, or who are in the early stages of pregnancy, access the low-cost folic acid and iodine tablets from their pharmacy (lowest cost is on prescription). Read more
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