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. 2017 Apr 20;5(4):e49. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.7205

Table 2.

A selection of TextMATCH messages.

Example message Timing Culture Relationship to baby
Malo e lelei [firstname]. You are now registered for TextMATCH. We will send you up to 3 messages per week to support you to eat well & be active while pregnant Registration (during pregnancy) Pacific-Tongan Mother
Kia ora [firstname]. Exercise is important for your health & for the mums health during pregnancy, aim for 30 min of activity each day Pregnancy (14 weeks) Māori Other family member
Iron is important to prevent you becoming too tired during pregnancy. Lean red meat, chicken, eggs, bajra flour, cowpea, masoor dal & moth beans contain iron Pregnancy (23 weeks) South Asian Mother
Talofa [firstname]. Keeping active towards the end of pregnancy can be tough but the health benefits make it worth it. Try swimming or a very gentle walk Pregnancy (36 weeks) Pacific-Samoan Mother
Hi [firstname]. Congratulations on the birth of [babyname]. We hope you are enjoying this special & exciting time. Thanks for having TextMATCH on board Completion of switch to baby program Asian Mother
Kia ora [firstname]. Breast milk is the perfect kai for your baby - it’s healthy & it’s free! Please talk to your midwife if you need help or support Postnatal (2 weeks) Māori Mother
Kia ora. Sounds, smiles, laughter, touch & interaction all help [babyname] to develop. Spending time with [him/her] will help to grow your relationship with [him/her] Postnatal (17 weeks) Māori Other family member
Don’t forget to take care of yourself, this includes eating well & getting rest. To be able to look after [babyname] you need to take care of yourself first Postnatal (22 weeks) Pacific Mother
Aim to feed [babyname] a variety of healthy choices in every meal. Try boiling pumpkin or kumara together with spinach or taro leaves for a nutritious option Postnatal (44 weeks) Pacific Other family member
Choose healthy foods for [babyname]. There is no need to add salt, sugar, butter or ghee to [his/her] food. If you want to cancel these messages, reply text STOP Postnatal (1 year 20 weeks) South Asian Mother