0800 MUM 2 BE (0800 686 223)
The 0800 MUM 2 BE Maternity Consumer phone line is run by the Ministry of Health.
The 0800 line has a person answering the phone between 9am and 2pm Monday to Friday. Voicemail is available to leave a message after hours and all messages will be responded to accordingly.
The 0800 line supplies lists of Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) for requested areas. For maternity consumers requiring information regarding pregnancy care and other information contacts, the Your Pregnancy booklet is available.
LMCs and Medical Centres can obtain the Your Pregnancy booklet through their local Public Health Provider or order online at www.healthed.govt.nz
The phone line does not give counselling, midwifery or medical advice.
0800 MUM 2 BE (0800 686 223)
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Ashburton Independent Midwives
Ashburton Independent Midwives, caring for women from early pregnancy to six weeks after babys' birth in Mid-Canterbury. Clients choose to birth at home, Ashburton Maternity Centre or Christchurch Womens.
All enquiries welcome, contact Biddy, Raewyn or Gillian on 0800 246 643
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Claire Mealing and Joanna O'Brien
We are two younger, enthusiastic midwives working in Christchurch/Canterbury region. We offer full midwifery care thru pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Able to provide home/unit/hospital care. Available for enquiries by phone on:
Claire Mealing (03) 3824170
Joanna O'Brien (03) 3442963
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Find a Home Birth Midwife
Contact details for midwives offering home births are listed under area and then alphabetically on the www.homebirth.org.nz web site on the Find a Home Birth Midwife page.
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MAMA
MAMA Maternity Information
Services can provide a regularly updated list of contact details for midwives working in Central & West Auckland and the North Shore and Hibiscus Coast as well as information to help women choose an LMC, plan their pregnancy care as well as free Birth and Parenting Preparation Courses in these areas.
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mkiwi.com
Midwifery pg on mkiwi.com NZ search engine and directory. Go into Health then into Midwifery Pregnancy Childbirth Fertility.
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New Zealand College of Midwives
New Zealand College of Midwives search for a Midwife page is www.midwife.org.nz/index.cfm/search
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Nga Maia
Ki te whakaohooho i te mauri o nga tikanga o i a whanau o tena o tena.
To promote and support the unique needs of wahine Maori and their whanau during childbearing and to reclaim traditional birth knowledge and practices for whanau Maori
Nga Maia has developed to become the main group representing birthing for Maori
Contact Details
PO Box 26 701
Epsom, Auckland
(09) 630 9943 ext 26014
www.ngamaia.co.nz
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Pregnancy Matters
We regard pregnancy and birth as major life events, so it is our privilege to be part of such an intimate experience. As midwives, our primary focus is on supporting women and their families in the journey of bringing a child into this world. Our philosophy is that women deserve care that is both sensitive and professional to culminate in the most positive outcome possible. Our role is to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby by listening, talking and sharing. We strive to preserve the uniqueness that each woman brings to her childbirth experience.
259 Barrington Street, Christchurch. Phone 942 7009
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Quality Care Midwives
Quality Care Midwives aim to provide the best possible midwifery care.
Our midwives are selected for their commitment to high standards and women who choose us will experience quality midwifery delivered in a caring, sensitive manner.
Your personal midwife, or Lead Maternity Carer, is supported by two other midwives. You will meet all three, early in your pregnancy, so that a known midwife is always available to you
Safety is of paramount importance, to you, your baby and Quality Care Midwives. We are members of the New Zealand College of Midwives and maintain the highest professional standards.
Quality Care Midwives offer the full range of New Zealand midwifery care. In addition we provide TEN's for labour and a lactation consultant service.
37 Raxworthy Street, Ilam, Christchurch
Phone (03) 358 9899
Mobile 0276 555 041
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Search for a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC)
If you are looking for a midwife in your area, use this part of everybody to find:
who is available in your area
their qualifications
how they practice
their views on childbirth.
Once you know the basics, you can contact your prospective midwife to make sure you feel happy about your choice.
See www.everybody.co.nz web site.
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Wendy Macfarlane & Kate Stone
Providing safe and informative care throughout your pregnancy, birth and up to six weeks after your baby is born.
Contact Wendy on 981 6213 / 027 345 0421 or Kate on 382 5915 / 027 257 2871
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Whanau Mai (Giving Birth) Baby Catchers
Whanau Mai (Giving Birth) Baby Catchers and we are experienced in home, water and hospital births. Our contact details are:
Jacqui Newell 03 339 2393 021 611 572
Renee Puru 03 354 5350 027 480 4686
Raewyn Bushby 03 327 5775 021 173 0322
Emma Blackwell 03 980 7771 021 593 662
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White Pages
Contact details for Independent Midwives can also be found in the White Pages. www.whitepages.co.nz
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Yellow Pages
Contact details for Independent Midwives can also be found in the Yellow Pages by placing "Midwife" in the search for space and then putting in the location you are looking for. www.yellowpages.co.nz
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