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Providing free, non-judgmental, client-focused practical and emotional support during pregnancy and early parenting

PIPS provides support in many ways

Clothing & Equipment

We have a range of maternity and baby clothing (prem-2 years) plus baby bedding, cloth nappies, toys/books and knitting. We also offer equipment to gift or loan, including bouncers, baths, prams, change tables, cots, capsules, breast pumps, car seats and more! (Subject to availability).

Warm & Safe Sleep

We can provide a selection of safe sleep options for babies that include bassinets, Pēpi-Pods, Manuka Baby Beds, wahakura and cots. We can also provide bassinet and cot bedding, suitable for each season.

Info & Referrals

We work closely with a wide range of support services and can assist you to access help from WINZ, midwives, maternity services and other support services. If we cannot help you, we will connect you with someone who can.

Courses

In collaboration with Red Cross, we host regular Infant + Child Choking and CPR courses. This free course provides caregivers with the confidence of what to do in an emergency. Contact us today to join our waitlist.

Bumps & Bubs

Each Wednesday (during term-time), from 1-2.30pm, we run our facilitated parents’ group – Bumps + Bubs. It is a place to gather, enjoy some kai, promote positive well-being and make some new connections. Each week we have different topics and activities. Check out our Facebook events page for details

Breastfeeding Support

Our fortnightly breastfeeding support group, NIPS at PIPS, provides the opportunity to discuss breastfeeding with the support of a trained breastfeeding professional. See our Facebook events page for more details.

Pregnancy Tests

We offer free and confidential pregnancy tests at our Drop-In Centre - no appointment necessary. We provide safety and compassion and can help with questions and next steps.

Car Seat Support

With a certified car seat technician that regularly visits, we can help you feel confident that your baby is secured safely while on the road. We also offer free hire of baby capsules and other car seat options (when in stock). Check out our Facebook event page for more details.

A place for everyone

PIPS offers a welcoming, warm and supportive environment for you and your whānau. As a non-religious, non-affiliated organisation we offer a truly judgment free space to discuss any aspect of pregnancy, pregnancy loss, termination, birth trauma or early parenting choices.

All services we offer are subject to availability as we rely on professionally trained staff, volunteers and donations. There are limits to our confidentiality if we have care and protection or safety concerns.

How We Can Support You:

Pregnancy

This period can be a mix of emotions for many people. We can provide information on a variety of pregnancy topics and a listening ear for any concerns so that you feel prepared for the life changes ahead.

Infancy

The first year of life is full of rapid changes and growth. Sometimes the practical needs of baby are more than finances allow. Sometimes the emotional needs are more than you feel you have to give. We can help you cope with the many intense needs during infancy.

Parenting

There is no right way to navigate the many and often overwhelming choices in parenting. Through support groups, courses, and conversations, we can support your journey finding parenting methods right for your baby and family.