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What specialist perinatal mental health services, if any, are currently funded for parents and whānau following perinatal loss in each Health New Zealand region, and what is the average wait time for access?

Answered Question 18905 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What specialist perinatal mental health services, if any, are currently funded for parents and whānau following perinatal loss in each Health New Zealand region, and what is the average wait time for access?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that people experiencing mental health challenges after a perinatal loss are able to access support through either general specialist mental health services or maternal mental health services across New Zealand.