Mother and pepi
The support service for mothers and their pepi targets those mothers who have no support network of their own (such as partner, family, etc). This service has a particular emphasis on Maori woman with babies aged between zero and two years old and their whanau.
“The most beautiful necklace a mother can wear is not gold or gems, but her child’s arms around her neck. ”
Author unknown
How can we help?
We offer telephone support, home visits, as well as a range of educational programmes for small groups and individuals. We will link you with information and resources within the community and because our service is personalised, we will talk with you and identify ways that best support you and pepi.
Tips for parents in times of need
- Remember the importance of routines, especially during times of crisis.
- Keep regular mealtimes and bedtimes.
- Spend quality time with your child/children
- What children most need to hear is that the adults around them take care of and protect them
Taking care of yourself as a mother
We will support, advise and encourage you as a mother covering
- Self-awareness
- Relationships with others
- Personal care
- Nutrition
- Sexual health
- Stress management
- Building confidence
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- Exercise during pregnancy
Baby care
We will support, advise and encourage you as a mother covering
- Bonding and attachment
- Bathing
- Sleeping
- Breast feeding
- Immunization awareness
- Safe environment
- Child development
- Nutrition for baby
- S.I.Ds support
Get in touch
For more information or to talk with us about how we can assist you to give pepi the best start in life, get in touch with us.
Give support
Know someone that needs a hand? Referrals to our Mother and Pepi services can also be made online. Just fill in this referral form for Parents services.
