Antenatal screening and testing for Down syndrome and other conditions
Information for pregnant women to help them make an informed decision about optional screening and testing for Down syndrome and other conditions
Information resources
Any queries or request for newborn screening resources not listed on these pages can be sent by email to newbornscreeningresources@adhb.govt.nz or phone the LabPLUS lablink number 0800 522 7587.
Atawhaitia Te Wharetangata
Cervical Screening: What Wāhine Need to Know/Atawhaitia te Wharetangata - Pamphlet promoting and explaining the benefits of regular cervical screening (smear test) for women aged between 20 and 70.
Atawhaitia Te Wharetangata - Poster
Poster for the Māori community promoting cervical screening (smear tests).
BreastScreen Aotearoa - a free national breast screening programme for women aged 45 - 69 - Poster
General information poster in English for BreastScreen Aotearoa for women aged 45 to 69. BreastScreen Aotearoa is a free national breast screening programme that checks women for early breast cancer by offering a mammogram (breast X-ray) every two years.
This resource is also available in Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Sāmoan, Tokelauan and Tongan.
Cervical Screening - understanding cervical smear test results.
This resource explains cervical screening smear tests and how these can aid in the early detection of cervical cancer. Covers the desirable frequency of testing, test results and appropriate treatment when abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix are detected.
Cervical screening - what Pacific women need to know.
Pamphlet promoting and explaining the benefits of regular cervical screening (smear test) for women aged between 20 and 70.
To avoid cervical cancer and to stay well, Pacific women aged from 20 until they turn 70 need to have smear tests every three years. The smear tests look for cell changes in the cervix. Any abnormal cells are treated to stop them from becoming cancer.
Cervical smear tests - what women need to know.
This resource contains information about the National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme, which aims to prevent cervical cancer by providing regular smear tests for all eligible women in New Zealand.
This resource is also available in Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Hindi and Japanese,
Colposcopy - Information for women who have abnormal cervical smear test results.
Information for women who need to have a colposcopy and biopsy following an abnormal cervical smear test result.
Having a mammogram every two years improves a woman's chances of surviving breast cancer
This resource contains general information in English on the national breast screening programme and on the benefits of having regular mammograms, checking for early signs of breast cancer.
This resource is also available in Chinese Simplified, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, NZ Sign Language and Thai.
HIV Testing in Pregnancy
All pregnant women are being offered an antenatal screening test for HIV/AIDS as part of their routine care. This pamphlet explains the test.
This resource is also available in Māori, Sāmoan, Tongan, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Hindi, Korean and Swahili.