Browse our free directory to find healthcare services near you. Supporting your physical and mental well-being through pregnancy and birth.
Each year, more than 10,000 pregnancies occur in rural or remote communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.¹
Safe maternity care depends on timely access, clear escalation pathways, and support for remote families.
Babies born to rural families experience higher rates of perinatal loss than those born in urban areas.¹
¹Health Quality & Safety Commission New Zealand, 16th Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee Report (2023).
Full report available here
We help rural and regional whānau access trusted information, specialist maternity services, and essential appointments – reducing barriers of distance, cost, and access.
We provide real-world, practical support that strengthens local maternity care and helps minimise preventable negative birthing outcomes.
We back evidence-based initiatives – including our online directory – connecting expectant parents to accommodation, travel support, and maternity health services.
We work across the health, community, and government sectors to improve coordination and equity, and to advocate for improved outcomes for rural and remote families.
Our vision is that every child, regardless of where they live in Aotearoa New Zealand, enters the world with the best possible chance of survival and wellbeing, supported by fair access to timely and essential health care.
The Teddy Foundation aims to provide a range of support services for whānau. Our directory is offered as one of these services to help families and caregivers explore potential support options. Where necessary, Providers certify that they are suitably trained and competent in the services they offer. Teddy Foundation does not assess or verify practitioner qualifications and relies on the accuracy of the information provided by members. We do not endorse or recommend the services or practitioners listed.
By continuing, you acknowledge this and understand that the Teddy Foundation is not responsible for any experiences or outcomes that may arise from the services you choose to engage with.
