Finding a Midwife and Antenatal Care

Pregnant? Congratulations! Hapu? Nga Mihi!
Here are some helpful contact details so you can find a midwife to care for you and your baby. We also have information about care options and services you can access while you are pregnant.

Midwife checking blood pressure on antenatal the ward.

To get a Maternity Carer contact the Maternity Resource Centre in your area:

Other valuable resources include Mamaternity Charitable Trust who aim to provide quality maternity information to women and their families. See them if you want a free pregnancy test, need to find a midwife, have questions about pregnancy, need support with breastfeeding or any other maternity matters. 

Nga Maia is a National body that represents Maori Birthing. The kaupapa of Nga Maia focuses on Mama, Pepi, Whanau and promoting Matauranga Maori in pregnancy and childbirth.

Also try Find a Midwife or Ph 0800 MUM-TO-BE

Antenatal Care on the Maternity Ward

Some women may have to be admitted into hospital during their pregnancy. This may be just for a day or so, but in some cases this can be for a number of weeks.

Women who are admitted to the ward during pregnancy are cared for by midwives and the hospital team of doctors, including a specialist obstetrician.

The Maternity Ward has both antenatal and postnatal beds. The ward staff endeavour to place antenatal women in rooms at the beginning of the ward as this is area is more quiet.

Women who are admitted for a long stay are able to bring items from home such as a TV and their own bedding.
Referrals can be made to other agencies, with consent, to assist with the implications of a long inpatient stay. For example a referral can be made to a social worker

Pregnancy/Antenatal Care options within the Women’s Health Unit:

Midwifery-led Maternity Clinic  

Further pregnancy educational material that may be of interest:

• Women's Health Unit Brochure
• Routine tests in pregnancy
• Group B Strep in pregnancy and birth
• Protecting your baby against tuberculosis
• Baby Movement/Kick Counts
• Vitamin K and your Baby
  

Print this Page

Last Updated 29/08/2011