Postnatal education for pregnant parents
Limited spaces - we are now taking bookings for our next two classes starting 25th July and 3rd October.
Are you pregnant and would like to learn more about what to do when you hold your baby in your arms? These courses are for you.
Come rest, digest and enjoy with us while you meet your 'village' of postnatal health professionals to foster a stable environment of support for you and your baby.
The Pudding Club’s standard curriculum covers breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula, basic newborn digestive biology, a baby’s cues, burping and calming techniques, developmental sleep, normal and abnormal health indicators and general practical care. They also focus on teaching proven, preventative measures for the behaviours of colic, reflux, lactose and dairy overload. Oh, and did I mention you also receive a delicious pudding to devour during class, a free copy of the best selling book, 'BabyCues - Nurture with Nature' which teaches parents how to nurture their baby with responsive, Bio-logical Care (life-logical care) nad many free giveaways from our sponsers.
So why wouldn't you come?
Cost: $60.00
Where: 233 King Street, Rangiora
Duration: One evening a week for six weeks, each session runs for 1 1/2 hours and one six week course runs each term
Numbers: 6 couples or single parent per term
Please feel free to view our 'Course Content' on our website www.thepuddingclub.org...
book your space, and pudding, by emailing relax@thepuddingclub.org, or phoning 021 185 4352.
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Rangiora after-hours clinic faces more delays
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The wait continues for a promised North Canterbury after hours healthcare facility.
Work is yet to begin on the proposed new Rangiora Medical Centre at the Rangiora Health Hub on Ashley St, which was first proposed more than five years ago.
The Waimakariri District Council granted a resource consent for the project in 2022, while the building consent is still being processed.
A council spokesperson said the application was on hold while some civil construction details are resolved by the applicants’ consultants.
‘‘We hope to be able to grant the consent in the very near future.’’
The Ministry of Health entered into an agreement with South Link Health Group in 2021 to build the after hours facility, following a petition being presented to the former Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) two years earlier.
South Link Health Group is a network of 26 medical practises, and is responsible for funding and constructing the new facility.
It will include full radiology services (ultrasound, CT and MRI scans), GP services, a pharmacy, and urgent after hours healthcare.
A spokesperson for South Link Health said in December work was expected to begin on the site in March, with the medical centre on track to open in the first half of 2025.
In the meantime, limited after hours healthcare is available at Durham Health, Rangiora, and the Amberley Medical Centre, and at local pharmacies.
Residents can ring 111 in an emergency, contact their GP to speak to a triage nurse, call Healthline 0800 611116 for free advice from a nurse, or arrange online video consultations with a doctor (for a charge).
The after hours triage service is delivered by Whakarongarou and operates in North Canterbury, with access to a St John paramedic if a face to face assessment is required.
A rural after hours service, Ka Ora Telecare, offers phone or video consultations with a doctor. Go to kaora.co.nz/app/services/sub-services/3. The Pegasus 24 Hour Surgery in Christchurch is also available.
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
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