Our goal is to make
pro-equity approaches the norm in health services
What are the Best Start Kōwae?
A suite of innovative pregnancy assessment tools for use by Primary and Maternity Care Providers.
Gen2040 is leading the national rollout of a suite of innovative pregnancy assessments tools that will see significant improvements across health services, ensuring all pēpī, especially pēpī Māori, are given the best start in life.
The Best Start Kōwae will be freely available for use by primary care providers and lead maternity carers across Aotearoa.
Hapūtanga Journey
What the Best Start Kōwae pregnancy assessments mean for hapū māmā across the pregnancy journey.
Best Start -
2nd Trimester Check
Flu and pertussis vaccination follow up assessment during 2nd trimester.
Best Start -Pregnancy Tool
A comprehensive early pregnancy assessment at confirmation of pregnancy.
Enhanced 6 week post-partum Well-Child Check
Best Start -
6 Week Pēpī
Best Start -
6 Week Māmā
Enhanced wellbeing check in for māmā at 6 weeks post-partum
OUR PARTNERS
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
PSAAP FORUM
HEALTH PROMOTION AGENCY
