everybody Communities pregnancy forums

Join the pregnancy forums on the everybody Communities bulletin board and meet others trying to conceive or dealing with fertility problems, or team up with kiwi mums-to-be due the same month as you to share your pregnancy experiences.

Other handy resources

Midwives and Lead Maternity Carers - detailed listings of providers in your area.

Food safety advice - the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) produces a Food safety in pregnancy booklet for expectant mothers. Pregnant women and growing babies are more vulnerable to foodborne illness. Food safety in pregnancy can be ordered (free) on 0800 693 721 (0800 NZFSA1) or downloaded from the NZFSA website.

The Nurture Foundation - www.nurture.org.nz - a fundraising charity for research into infertility, miscarriage and pregnancy complications. The website details personal stories and ongoing research, and some trials New Zealanders can take part in.

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is useful information about your medicine, written especially for you. CMI contains advice such as what the medicine is used for, how it should be taken, what side effects can occur, whether you can drive or drink alcohol while taking the medicine, and what to do if you miss a dose. However, CMI do not contain all the available information about the medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking the medicine.