Christchurch
what we offer
Plunket clinics
Is having a baby all you expected it to be?
If you are experiencing distress or depression following your baby's birth, the Plunket Postnatal Adjustment Programme may be able to help.
We offer assessments at home, follow up phone support and group programmes available.
Service covers all of Canterbury, including Ashburton, Kaikoura, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch Urban (City), Springs Ellesmere, Malvern, Hurunui & Waimakariri Districts.
We also offer the Oranga Whakamomori Programme for Maori families in the Christchurch Urban area only, helping to attain wellness through Kaupapa Maori processes.
You do not need to be accessing Plunket's Well Child Service to access the Postnatal Adjustment Programme.
Services are free of charge and referrals are accepted by phone or fax from all sources and self referrals are very welcome.
Phone 03 365 1646 or fax 364 1647
Monday - Friday 8.30 - 5.00 by arrangement.
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Car seat rentals
This is where you can pick up your car seat and ensure it is fitted correctly into your car. For more information or to book your car seat, please phone 0508CARSEAT
5 Twigger Street, Addington
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2.30pm & Sat by appointment
cantycarseats@plunket.org.nz
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Family centres
The Family Centre provides help and support on parenting, breastfeeding, toilet training, child behaviour and parenting/family needs. Please call for an appointment.
Plunket Centre, 5 Twigger Street, Addington
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm, by appointment only
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Parenting education
PEPE 3 - Your Active Toddler, Parenting from 1-2 years. This workshop is around 2 hours and is held in the evening. Parents, caregivers and support people are most welcome to attend. Please contact the PEPE Coordinator for when the next workshop is scheduled.
Canterbury Plunket Centre, 5 Twigger Street, Addington
03 364 8575 or email pepe3@plunket.org,nz
7:30 - 9:30pm
Dianne
PEPE 4, Your Curious Pre-schooler, parenting from 2 - 3 years. This workshop is around 2 hours and is held in the evening. Parents, caregivers and support people are most welcome to attend. Please contact the Plunket Nurse for when the next workshop is scheduled.
Canterbury Plunket Centre, 5 Twigger Street, Addington
03 364 8575 or email pepe4@plunket.org,nz
7:30 - 9:30pm
Dianne
PEPE 2, Your Growing Baby, parenting from 6 weeks to 1 year. This workshop is held over 6 weeks, with weekly sessions of one and a half hours each. Topics include physical wellbeing, becoming a new father, what sort of parent do we want to be, crying, sleep, nutrition, teething, first aid, dealing wih conflicting advice and others. Parents, caregivers and support people are most welcome to attend. Please contact the PEPE Coordinator for when the next workshop is scheduled.
Christchurch Plunket Centre, 5 Twigger Street
Email: cantypepe@plunket.org.nz
Sarah
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Parent groups
La Leche League Christchurch East Group. Come along for information, advice and support on breastfeeding.
New Brighton Library, Marine Parade
10.00am 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Marnie
La Leche League Christchurch West Group. Come along for information, advice and support for breastfeeding
395 Memorial Avenue, Burnside
10.00am 2nd Monday of the month
Sarah
La Leche League Christchurch South Group. Come along for information, advice and support on breastfeeding.
Sydenham Room, South Learning Centre, Christchurch South Library, 66 Colombo Street, Beckenham
10.00am 3rd Monday of the month
Justine
La Leche League Christchurch North Group. Come along for information, advice and support on breastfeeding.
Glenmoor School, 96 Philpotts Road, St Albans
10.00am 3rd Monday of the month
Nicola
For young parents and/or parents to be up to the age of 24 years and family/whanau and friends.
Shirley Early Years Hub, 69b Briggs Road, Shirley
03 981 6028 or 027 555 4669 or email howiesue@paradise.net.nz
12.15 - 2.45pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Susan
For young parents and/or parents to be up to the age of 24 years and family/whanau and friends.
Early Start Project Office, Level 1, 134 Manchester Street, Central City
03 981 6028 or 027 555 4669 or email howiesue@paradise.net.nz
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Susan
Come along for information, advice and support for breastfeeding.
153 Gilberthorpes Road, Hei Hei
10.00 - 12.00 Tuesday mornings
Drop in clinic. Come along for information, advice and support for breastfeeding.
All services are free of charge and you do not necessarily need to have birthed at St Georges to access this service.
Please note that clinics do not run on public holidays.
Second level, Heritage Building, St Georges Hospital, Heaton Street
9.30 - 11.30am Friday mornings except public holidays
Come along for information, advice and support for breastfeeding.
All services are free of charge.
Education Room, Lower Ground Floor, Christchurch Women's Hospital, Riccarton Avenue
10.30 - 11.30am 1st Wednesday of the month
Free weekly clinics run by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) on an appointment system.
Early Years Hub, 69B Briggs Road, Shirley
12.30 - 3.15pm every Thursday by appointment
Breastfeeding advice and support. Home visits may be available. Electric breastpumps available for hire - charges apply & verification from LMC is required. Please call for full details of services and costs.
03 366 0856 or 027 471 3325
by appointment
Rachel Walker
Breastfeeding advice and support. Home visits may be available. Please call for full details of services and any costs.
03 358 2697 or 021 168 7477
by arrangement
Megan Thom
Electric breastpumps available for hire from an independent Lactation Consultant. Charges apply. Verification from LMC required. Please call for more information.
Electric breastpumps are available to hire from the following pharmacies:
Radius Pharmacy, Tower Junction, phone 03 348 5544
Wilsons Barrington Pharmacy, Barrington Mall, phone 03 332 3156
Life Pharmacy, The Palms Shopping Centre, phone 385 2725
Northlands Pharmacy, Northlands Shopping Centre, phone 352 7082
The Pharmacy @ St Georges Hospital, 249 Papanui Road, phone 356 2790
DME Breast Pump Rental, phone 0800 363 123 or email rental@dme.co.nz
Charges will vary depending on the kit and length of hire.
We recommend you discuss your needs with a lactation consultant, LMC, Plunket Nurse or other health professional before hiring or purchasing a breastpump to ensure you obtain one that best suits your needs.
Breastfeeding information and support is available from a number of sources, including PlunketLine, Tamariki Ora, Te Pua Waitanga Ki Otautahi Trust, Pacific Trust Canterbury, Plunket Family Centre, your midwife and your Plunket Nurse or Plunket Community Health Worker.
24 hour information lines are as follows:
Canterbury Breastfeeding Helpline 03 338 8477
PlunketLine 0800 933 922
National Breastfeeding Help Line 0800 611 116
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