** STARTING NOVEMBER 3 **
When: Tuesdays, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Venue: Amberley Plunket Rooms,
109 Carters Road, Amberley 7410
Cost: Free — babies and young children welcome.
MUMs Group - Amberley
MUMS UNDERSTANDING MUMS
We started this group to support local parents by creating a safe space for shared learning, support and connection.
The group is an opportunity for local mums to connect and support one another. These weekly sessions are largely informal with a parenting relevant topic for learning and discussion.
Sessions will be facilitated by Emma Powell, our HIP (Health Improvement Practitioner) and Sarah Egden, Practice Nurse.
There is no cost to attend. Tea, coffee and light refreshments are included.
Please come along and join us. Children are welcome.
Supporting women through pregnancy, parenthood and beyond
EVENT DETAILS
There is no cost to attend. Tea, coffee and light refreshments are included. Children are welcome.
EVENT SCHEDULE
| Week | Date | Session Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Welcome to MUMs Amberley |
| 2 | Tuesday 10 November 2026 | Community Supports: Who's Available and How to Access Help (Olivia RHT available) |
| 3 | Tuesday 17 November 2026 | Common Childhood Illnesses & When to Seek Medical Attention |
| 4 | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | Pelvic Floor Health & Postnatal Recovery |
| 5 | Tuesday 1 December 2026 | Financial Supports for Families: Best Start, Working for Families & FamilyBoost |
| 6 | Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Baby Massage & Building Connection |
| 7 | Tuesday 15 December 2026 | Surviving Christmas & End-of-Year Celebration |
| - | 22 December 2026 - 12 January 2027 | Holiday Break |
| 8 | Tuesday 19 January 2027 | Pregnancy & Childhood Immunisations |
| 9 | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | Infant & Child CPR |
| 10 | Tuesday 2 February 2027 | Starting Solids & Infant Nutrition |
| 11 | Tuesday 9 February 2027 | Feeding Your Baby: Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding & Lactation Support |
| 12 | Tuesday 16 February 2027 | Self-Care, Expectations & Life as a Parent |
| 13 | Tuesday 23 February 2027 | Transition to Motherhood: Identity, Values & Wellbeing |
SESSION FORMAT
10:30–10:45 am: Welcome, introductions and health and safety
10:45–11:45 am: Topic presentation, discussion or guest speaker
11:45 am–12:00 pm: Connection and networking time
Session topics and guest speaker availability may be subject to change.
MEET OUR MUMs GROUP FACILITATORS
Emma Powell
HIP - Health Improvement Practitioner
Emma Powell, is a mum of five and our resident HIP (Health Improvement Practitioner).
She is passionate about ako - shared learning, shared stories and creating support through connection. She believes that peer support from more experienced mums to new mums is one of the keys to building resilient parenting and overall wellbeing.
MUMs was created because Emma wanted to create a safe space with a welcome atmosphere for mothers (from pregnancy onward) can attend and interact as they feel comfortable.
We will have a weekly parenting topic. A nurse or specialist will lead the conversation and open to the group for open discussion.
Sarah Egden is a mum of three, and part of our Practice Nurse team.
She wanted to be part of setting up the MUMs group because she sees a unique atmosphere in Amberley. Building a whole community approach to wellness supports parents at all stages of the journey.
Sarah's career has been largely focused on children (under 16s), she has worked throughout New Zealand and overseas in Outreach, going into people's homes to supporting children and parents with immunisation.
Sarah is passionate about how exercise creates mental and physical health post-pregnancy.
Sarah Egden
Practice Nurse
MUMs AMBERLEY IS A FREE EVENT
Come along and join us, next Tuesday morning
Amberley Medical Centre - Wellness Together
