The Helensville Birthing Centre provides a hub for family related services available within the South Kaipara and North-west Auckland region.  Please find a list below of the organisations available to support you.

Kaipara Medical Centre: 09-420-8400

Te Ha Oranga o Ngati Whatua Tamariki Ora Nurse: 09-420-8523

Plunket: 09-420-8810

Parent Aid Northwest: 09-420-7002  

Lactation Consultants: txt 027 421 4272

Helensville Women and Family Centre: 09-420-7992 

Postnatal depression: http://www.mothersmatter.co.nz

We also invite parents to attend our Coffee Mornings, on every second Wednesday, 10:30am-12:30pm at Te Whare Oranga o Parakai, 2/11 Parakai Ave (the old Parakai Tavern). The group offers breastfeeding peer support, a yummy morning tea, a chat with other mums, and caring support and information.

If you live out of the South Kaipara area ask your LMC for support services in your local area.