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Reumah Horne and Shane Witehira, Ellen Faithfull and pēpi Florence, and Matthew Thomas and Natasha Suthon (Photos: Zoe Coyne/ZO & CO Collective, additional design by Tina Tiller)

Embracing Māori birth traditions is changing the future for Northland families

The Hine Kōpū antenatal programme is a celebration of women, pregnancy and the potential of mātauranga Māori to have positive impacts on whānau.
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By Ataria Sharman | 10th December, 2021
Guest writer
Illustration: Toby Morris

The astonishing, life-saving power of immunisation

Siouxsie Wiles explains why she immunises, and the commitment you make to the community when you do. 
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By Siouxsie Wiles | 13th November, 2020
Contributing writer
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It’s time to talk about anxiety and depression in new dads

Simon Day shares his story of postnatal anxiety and talks to parenting advocates about what fathers need to do when they feel overwhelmed.
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By Simon Day | 22nd October, 2020
Contributing Writer
Up to one in 10 women experience antenatal distress (Illustration: Miriama Grace-Smith)

We need to talk about antenatal mental health

While there’s still a need for increased support, more people are starting to talk about postnatal depression and anxiety. But antenatal mental distress continues to be misunderstood and left unspoken.
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By Emily Writes | 18th September, 2020
Contributing writer
The connection of new life to their tīpuna (Illustration: Miriama Grace-Smtih)

Recovering whakapapa: How tikanga aids Māori mothers in a western system

Māori women are far more likely to experience perinatal distress. Reclaiming traditional practices has helped many wahine Māori find better mental health outcomes. 
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By Arihia Latham | 3rd September, 2020
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(illustration: Miriama Grace-Smith)

Born in lockdown: Stories of mothers giving birth during Covid-19

It’s estimated about 6700 babies were born in New Zealand during alert levels four and three. Emily Writes collected birth stories from mothers around the country.
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By Emily Writes | 29th July, 2020
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(Illustration: Miriama Grace-Smith).

‘There is a way through’: Mothers open up about maternal mental distress

Four women share their experiences with perinatal distress, and how to get through it.
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By Catherine Woulfe | 14th July, 2020
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