Trauma and Birth Stress (TABS)

An information site which covers birth trauma and, specifically, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with birth trauma.

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa (PADA)

Information on maternal mental health, with resources for health professionals and families, including symptom lists for perinatal mental health conditions.

SANDS New zealand

SANDS is a parent-run network supporting parents & families who have experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy or as an infant.

The LITTLE MIRACLES TRUST

Supports families through the challenges of a neonatal journey, offering coordinated assistance as they navigate neonatal care, the transition home, and beyond.

The Health & Disability Advocacy Service

A free and independent advocacy service, providing advice and support to help you resolve issues with health and disability services.

AIM - Action to Improve Maternity

An advocacy network supporting families after a birth tragedy. They help file complaints, interpret medical notes, and claim ACC cover, with a 24/7 helpline available.

Facebook support groups

• Birth Injury Mamas

• Birth Trauma Support NZ

• Birth Trauma Support Christchurch NZ

• NZ 4th Degree Tear Support Group

• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Support NZ

• NZ NICU, SCBU and NNU Parents Support Group

  (When requesting to join this closed group, mention you saw it on the My Birth Story website and you will be added quickly by their admin).

Podcasts

• Birth Trauma Mama Podcast - Navigating healing from birth trauma, by a licensed therapist and birth trauma survivor.

• One in Ten - by The Little Miracles Trust about the NICU journey.

• That NICU Mum Podcast - sharing stories of parents who have had a baby in a neonatal unit.

• The Neurobirth Podcast - exploring the childbearing journey through a neurodivergent lens.

Maternal mental health services

Government-funded, face-to-face counselling & support.  See below for your maternal mental health regional contact.

All About Wellbeing

Dr. Rebecca (Bex) Parkes is an Auckland-based Clinical Psychologist specializing in women's health, including birth trauma, chronic pain, and adjustment to chronic conditions.

ANNA’S BIRTH SERVICES

Former birth doula, Anna is a registered health professional who specialises in hypnobirthing and birth trauma care. She is available in person (WGTN) or via zoom.

Claire James Counselling

Claire is a registered counsellor offering support in regards to pregnancy, birth and parenting. Available in person (Lower Hutt) or online.

dr Sarah Bell-booth

Sarah is an Auckland-based clinical psychologist who specialises in Maternal Mental Health, including antenatal, postpartum & beyond

DR KELLY KERRISK

Kelly is a clinical psychologist in Auckland and is experienced in family and individual therapy with a focus on Maternal Mental Health.

Empower Mums

Dr. Missy Wolfman is an Auckland based Clinical Psychologist specialising in maternal mental health, including birth trauma.

HAVENING

A new technique to shift trauma symptoms, offered by Robin Youngson, Willow Psychosensory Therapy and Helle Rosenburg

healing birth

Carla Sargent is a healing birth practitioner offering sessions face-to-face (in Tauranga) or online via Zoom.

Holly Winder

Holly is a Northland-based psychologist specialising in perinatal mental health. Also available via zoom. (holly.coombes@gmail.com)

Kristy Robertson

Kristy is a Napier-based registered psychologist offering support for Mums and families (kristy@coastalpsychology.co.nz)

Maternal Psychology

Christina is a CHCH-based, registered psychologist specialising in maternal mental health, offering CBT, ACT and EMDR as well as matrescence courses.

Nurturing Naturally NZ

Gaylene combines her nursing and neonatal expertise with EFT and alternative therapies to help you understand and resolve your birth experience

Octavia wilson

Octavia Wilson is a clinical psychologist in Christchurch facilitating EDMR sessions for those who've experienced birth trauma.

Perinatal Pathways Psychology

Rachel is a Cambridge-based registered psychologist who specialises in the perinatal period. (email rmrachmani@gmail.com)

Perinatal Psychology

Kelly and Cian are both psychologists, offering specialist perinatal mental health support in Auckland or via zoom.

Positive Births

Helen Bartrom is a Clinical Hypnotherapist offering hypnotherapy, NLP and mindfulness tools. In Auckland or via Zoom.

The Postnatal Distress Centre

Susan Goldstiver is a Registered Psychotherapist specialising in postnatal depression, birth trauma, and attachment difficulties.

Skylight

Counselling services with a specialisation in grief, loss and trauma. Available in person, in the Wellington region or online.

Well Women franklin

An Auckland-based centre offering various services to support all kinds of perinatal distress.

Honouring Mamas

Kirsty is Tasman-based and offers birth story listening and Mother-honouring ceremonies, both in person and online.

LUNA BLOOM

Marti at Luna Bloom in Nelson offers postpartum therapeutic support and mother honouring ceremonies.

UNIQUE BEGINNINGS

Rebecca at Unique Beginnings (based in Manawatū), offers birth story listening - a safe space to share your story and debrief.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354

An over-the-phone counselling service that operates 24/7. You can also text 4357.

Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757

A 24/7 helpline staffed by trained counsellors. You can also text them (4202).

Anxiety Line: 0800 2694 389

A 24/7 over-the-phone helpline for those experiencing anxiety.

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865

A 24/7 helpline operated by trained and experienced social service practitioners.