Pregnancy Help Inc.

Taupo Newsletter

April 2013

Welcome!!!!
Easter has been and gone hope you had a great long weekend. Autumn is now here. We have now changed over to winter clothing , So if you are in need of warmer clothing, blankets please come in and see us, or phone/email. Taupo Parents Centre have a Friday Playgroup from 9.30am till 12 noon, All welcome optional gold coin donation. Term two is coming up so make sure you book in for the courses at REAP; Mana Wahine, Mana Tane, Anger Management for women, Positive Parenting and lots more.

Courses and Events

Taupo Parents Centre offers free comprehensive

childbirth education courses to help you and your partner prepare for having a baby. Approximately 12 courses a year in Taupo. Each course is limited to twelve couples so book early! The childbirth education course covers: nutrition and exercise during pregnancy Labour signs and stages pain relief options and interventions the birth process and birth video informed decision making on vitamin K and immunizations breastfeeding and newborn care postnatal depression Course start dates for 2013 TAUPO, 7 evening sessions, 7-9pm. March 20th 2013 April 15th 2013 May 8th 2013

Babysteps Playgroup

that is held at Inspire church has been postponed till further notice. Here are some pictures of a clothing parcels we have sent out to some clients.

Patents Centre Music & Movement 10am session is for Children/babies aged 0 to 5 years. $2 members, $3 non-members to attend
Membership to Taupo Parents Centre gives you: FREE childbirth education (antenatal) classes Annual subscription to KiwiParent Magazine (6 issues, worth $30) Six issues of Fingerprints - our centre's local parenting magazine Members discount shopping at local stores Discounted rates for parenting courses Discounted movement to music class Free access to our library for books, dvds and videos Social events and activities A full year membership is only $60! Or $20 if you have a Community Service Card.

NOTE: After Hours at all Taupo Medical Centres are FREE for under 6s. Weekends or at Night!!!!!!! Melanie Weston Co-ordinator

Rangiatea CBE Class

this is a new Kaupapa Maori Based Childbirth Education Wanaga Saturday 25th May 9.30am full day course at Te Puawaitanga O Te Kohanga Reo. For more information contact: CHARLOTTE
0211875591

Salvation Army Playgroup

Come along and join in with other mums have a catch up whilst your children play. ON: Thursdays Starts 14th Feb 2013 Time: 9.30-11.30 Venue: Salvation Army Hall Kiddle Drive Great toys! Fee: $1 per child Any queries please call Alison on 378 4142 Plunket offer a Free Your Growing Baby Course for babies 6 weeks to 1years. 1st Thursday of the Term 2013 For 6 weeks 10am till 12pm at Taupo Plunket Rooms. Pregnancy & Parenting Education for Teens.
Caf for Youth offer FREE Pregnancy & Parenting Education for Teens on Wednesdays 10am 12pm Contact: 07 3783895

HIPPY
Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters
Do you have a child between 3 and 4 years of age? Do you want to work with your child at home and prepare them for a successful start at school? Tutors, who do HIPPY with their own child, show parents what to do. For more information please contact: Marjorie Thompson HIPPY Taupo Coordinator Phone, Text or email mobile: 022 197 5450 marjorie.hippytaupo@gmail.com

Are you thinking of Buying second-hand car seats? Check this out first.... http://www.childrestraints.co.nz/secondhandsea ts.php

Toddler Activities Turangi!!!

Turangi Library Toddler Time Thurs 11am Free Turangi REAP Playgroup Wed & Thurs 9-11.30 $1 per session Baden Powell Hal, Kaheke Place Toy Library - Sat 10-12 and Turs 11.301.30pm PH: 3868293 Learn Baby Massage Ph Anja 3867887 Antenatal Classes coming to Turangi very soon!!
TAUPO: Taupo Baptist Church Hall, (07) 378 9275, Thursdays 10am, 0-5 year olds TAUPO: Church at 109 Heuehu Street, Debbie Brown, (07) 378 5591, Tuesdays, $3 per family per session, 0-5 year olds TAUPO: Elm Church 10am Thursday Taupo Events Centre $3 per family per session.

Ways you can support Thanks to our Supporters!

Interchurch Welfare Society Community Post COGS NZ Lotterys Pakeke Lions Hilton Taupo Taupo BP Connect Taupo Expresso Bay Trust The Southern Trust The Tindall Foundation If you would like to support the work we do

Pregnancy Help Inc. Taupo

Become a Volunteer Committee Member Financial Member Donations one off or regular Donate baby items

Contact
32 Northwood Road P O Box 1574 Taupo Ph: 07 3776071 Mob: 021 1548844 Fax: 07 3776079 http://www.pregnancyhelp.org.nz/ Office Hours: Monday 9am 12pm Tuesday 9am 1pm Wednesday 9.30am 12.30pm Thursday 9am 1pm

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Clothing for prem / newborns and children up to size 3. Bedding for Cots and Bassinettes. Nursery Equipment (as available). Bassinettes (on loan for 6 months) $25 Prams (on loan) $25 Maternity Clothes (as available) Drop in centre Listening ear, advice and information Referrals to other agencies

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