The Families Commission says Mothers’ Day, observed this Sunday, is an opportunity to recognise the rich contribution of mothers to families and whānau throughout the country.
The Families Commission says some new mothers are falling between the gaps as a result of poor information and access to services provided around the time of childbirth.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system with wide-ranging effects. It is a condition that most commonly affects women of childbearing age. Until recently, women with MS were discouraged from becoming mothers but studies have found that pregnancy and birth do not negatively affect the course of MS.
The adjustment to parenthood for new migrant mothers
Parenthood and migration are both major life events which, while stressful, can be mediated effectively with appropriate support. International research indicates that parenting in a new country without support, networks or access to information creates additional stressors.
