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Respite care

Our work in the crucial first 4 weeks (or 28 days) of life can significantly improve future outcomes. Petal is equipped for babies until they are mobile - or until they are twelve months old.

Depending on the circumstances of baby, mother and whānau, our aim is to reduce early trauma to baby and transition them compassionately, giving them the best start in life.

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We focus on

  • Withdrawal
    babies are nurtured through the trauma of substance withdrawal.
  • Love
    babies are shown wrap -around love and care.
  • Attachment
    babies maintain connection with their detoxing mums (either in Alcohol and Drug residential facility or their home) with supporting breastmilk and updates as desired.
  • Nutrition
    mother’s choice of feeding is supported including her expressed milk, donor milk or formula. Feeding plans specific to each baby’s growth requirements are negotiated with mum and if required assisted with expert medical advice.
  • Withdrawal
    babies are nurtured through the trauma of substance withdrawal.
  • Attachment
    babies maintain connection with their detoxing mums (either in Alcohol and Drug residential facility or their home) with supporting breastmilk and updates as desired.
  • Love
    babies are shown wrap -around love and care.
  • Nutrition
    mother’s choice of feeding is supported including her expressed milk, donor milk or formula. Feeding plans specific to each baby’s growth requirements are negotiated with mum and if required assisted with expert medical advice.

Our Petal Home

Petal provides baby care in a residential home in Auckland and referrals are invited throughout Auckland. Our Petal home for babies is confidential to ensure the safety of both babies and staff and we arrange the agreed pick-up and drop-off of babies with referral agencies and whānau.

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Kōrero with Tania