Jana Scott Midwife

23/09/2025

I'm a bit slow to the party because I don't really follow the news.. but this media statement has been put out by NZCOM following the claim from that orange guy. You can also find information about medications in pregnancy on NZ Formulary. Or ask your midwife, GP or pharmacist. This link to info from NZ Formulary.. scroll to "pregnancy" which advises re short term use of paracetamol being low risk, as is often needed for maternal fever. Weighing risks and benefits is always important with the use of any medication. paracetamol - New Zealand Formulary https://share.google/XzgDjNPu96OQDh1F0

Recent international headlines have caused unnecessary concern among expectant mothers about the use of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen, or as brand names like Panadol in New Zealand or Tylenol in the USA). The New Zealand College of Midwives wants to reassure pregnant women that paracetamo...

23/09/2025

Hi all.. 👋

Just to let you know I will be going away next year for the month of June to attend the International Confederation of Midwives conference in Portugal.

I won't be taking any bookings with an EDD from mid-May to mid-July 2026 (that's anyone getting pregnant now, and for the next 2 months)

Luckily we have an abundance of LMC midwives in Whangārei now, so no one should be missing out 😊

20/09/2025

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20/09/2025

Your body, your birth, your baby, your choice 🩵

18/09/2025

I love these 💜

16/09/2025

This will be a good watch. With Mama Jo!

16/09/2025

Te reo Māori language week
✨️Te Wiki o te Reo Māori ✨️
Some words/kupu to learn in relation to pregnancy/hapūtanga
("bear with me".. I'm still learning too!)
🖤🤍❤️ 🖤🤍❤️ 🖤🤍❤️ 🖤🤍❤️

Hapū: To be pregnant or to be a clan/sub-tribe.

Hapūtanga: Pregnancy, the sacred state of being with child.

Whānau: To give birth (whānautanga), and also means family.

Pēpē: A baby. (also spelled pēpi)

Wahine: A woman.

Iwi: A larger kinship group or tribe, often formed from related hapū.

Karakia: A sacred prayer or ritual, often used to bless and give thanks during pregnancy and birth.

Oriori: A traditional chant sung to a newborn, which includes their family history (whakapapa) and legends.

12/09/2025

Upcoming wānanga in Dargaville. I highly recommend these!

06/09/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the Pāpā, Daddies, Daddies-to-be, Step-Father's, Dads who have lost, and solo Māmās who wear both crowns 👑 🩵
Enjoy this stunning day & lunar eclipse tonight 🌝

05/09/2025

Also... slow birthing of baby's head and warm perineal cloths from crowning can reduce the chance of severe tears

05/09/2025

More milk donors needed. It has been so good to see this much-needed resource up and running!

💙 Donating Breast Milk Saves Lives 💙

Breastmilk is the natural and optimal food for all babies — and it's especially vital for premature and critically ill infants. These little ones have unique nutritional, and immunity needs that breastmilk helps meet.

Sometimes, parents are unable to provide milk due to illness, medication, or low milk supply. That’s where He Piripono Waiū Whangārei Milk Bank steps in.

We accept screened donated breast milk to support babies in need. Your donation can make a life-changing difference.

👉 Want to become a donor?
Email us at: whangareimilkbank@northlanddhb.org.nz
Phone or text: 021 679 837 or phone 09 430 2324

🔗 Learn more about He Piripono Waiū Whangārei Milk Bank on our website

https://info.health.nz/locations/northland/maternity-and-newborn-services/he-piripono-waiu-milk-bank-whangarei