Welcome to

My Baby's Village

My Baby's
Village

Our vision is that our society will value and care for the health and wellbeing of our Pacific infants, children, mothers, fathers, carers, and families.

Pacific Cultural Care Systems

Alongside our community partners, we have used traditional practices to connect with our Pacific mothers, fathers, grandparents, caregivers and families.

Our Stories

We’ve gathered stories from the village showing how support can make a difference to support parents of newborns so they can get the rest they need and keep baby safe.

 

Protecting our Babies and Families from Whooping Cough

Find out more information on the current Whooping Cough (Pertussis) epidemic in Aotearoa, New Zealand 2024

Elevating our Pacific approaches

My Baby’s Village recognises the traditional practices and expertise that exists within our Pacific ethnic-specific communities.

Alongside our community partners, we have used these traditional practices to connect with our Pacific mothers, fathers, grandparents, caregivers and families.

Click on the links below to learn more about each Pacific ethnic-specific approach.  

Ie Pili

An Ie Pili is a treasured Niue tāoga, gifted to individuals at important events such as the birth of a newborn baby, weddings, birthdays, haircutting and ear-piercing ceremonies…

Infant Massage

Each workshop teaches mothers, fathers, grandparents, caregivers, and families how to massage their baby using traditional methods…

 

Fala Pepe

It is a house of weavers where the sacred Measina of Samoa are weaved, designed, revived, preserved and narrated. This fale is guarded by the mauli of our ancestors…