Ara mātua – Pregnancy

Pregnancy Preparing for baby

First in the Ara mātua parenting pathway series, this pathway supports whānau in thinking about pregnancy and links to the Pregnancy checklist.

This Ara mātua parenting pathway identifies practical things parents can do to prepare for baby, and build their confidence in taking care of a newborn.

Pregnancy is a time to start thinking about how babies grow, and what whānau might need to do in preparation for having a baby join them. When whānau take good care of themselves, they're also caring for their new baby in a loving way and building an emotional connection with them.

How you can use Ara mātua

You can use this parenting pathway with whānau as conversation starters or as ideas for parenting goals they might want to work on during pregnancy. There is also space for parents to add their own goals, focusing on what’s important to them at this early stage of their parenting journey.

Ara mātua parenting pathway – Pregnancy

Checklist to support whānau with their parenting goals.

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