Maternity Care
A day in the life of a rural midwife
Rural midwife Sheryl Wright drives a winding dangerous road and even fords rivers to get to pregnant and new mothers in northwest Coromandel. She provides maternity care in the largest "very remote"… Audio
Uneven maternity care across Aotearoa
Despite a model based on choice, New Zealanders options for birth are limited based on post code. Audio
Access to birth injury care inequitable - obstetrician
An obstetrician and gynaecologist says women who have suffered injuries giving birth wait much longer for treatment in certain regions.
Inequality growing in NZ maternity care services
Long-standing inequities in New Zealand's maternity care are only getting worse, according to Otago University research. A study published in the International Journal of Midwifery compared surveys… Audio
Beyond the Bump: Coping with the mental turmoil of becoming mum
Pregnancy can be a bumpy ride for new mums-to-be for any number of reasons. Beyond the Bump has been written by clinical psychologist Sally Shepherd and is aimed at helping women with the transition… Audio
More concerns raised about maternity care in Southland
Maternal hubs in Lumsden and Te Anau were meant to be up and running seven weeks ago after the birthing unit in Lumsden was downgraded, but locals say that's far from reality. Audio
The tests and procedures you should question when you're pregnant
Pregnant women are too often getting tests and procedures that aren't necessary, says the NZ College of Midwives Deputy Chief Executive Alison Eddy. She talks about the most important things to make… Audio
Maternity centre’s closure might drive midwives out of town
A Lumsden midwife says she is considering returning to nursing or moving out of the area now the region's maternity centre will close, a move she says will drastically add to her workload. Video, Audio
Community outraged over closure of Lumsden Maternity Centre
The fight to save Lumsden Maternity Centre from closing has been lost, despite protests and a petition with more than 4000 signatures urging the government and DHB to keep its birthing services. Audio
Midwifery investigation numbers 'no surprise'
More midwives are being investigated for serious mistakes than workers in any other medical profession. Audio
Midwife fined $11,400 for affair with client's husband
A midwife who had a five-month affair with her client's husband tarnished the profession's reputation, a tribunal has found.
Maternity unit felt unsafe, says new mum
A new mother is making a formal complaint to Wellington hospital over the care she received in the post natal ward earlier this month, which she describes as unsafe and traumatising. Lynn Freeman… Audio
Nurturing migrant mums - the midwife's role
A landmark pay parity case taken by midwives against the government would have gone to court today (15 August 2016) but - just days out from the hearing - the parties decided to enter mediation. The… Audio
Nurturing migrant mums - the midwife's role
A landmark pay parity case taken by midwives against the government would have gone to court today (15 August 2016) but - just days out from the hearing - the parties decided to enter mediation. The…
AudioCultural diversity in childbirth
For babies born into the Islamic faith, azaan is the prayer whispered into baby's ears by the father just after birth. Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in Hawkes Bay following Rizwanna Latiff on the job, a… Audio, Gallery
Cultural diversity in childbirth
For babies born into the Islamic faith, azaan is the prayer whispered into baby's ears by the father just after birth. Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in Hawkes Bay following Rizwanna Latiff on the job, a…
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