Midwives
Study shows 'courage' key part of rural midwives' job
A new international collaborative study of 200 practicing midwives in New Zealand and Scotland is showing just what it takes to operate in a remote rural area. Dr Andrea Gilkison, who has been a… Audio
Midwife's prescription forgery prompts nationwide warning
An Auckland midwife attempted to write prescriptions for painkillers using the names of other midwives and false patient details.
Midwifery investigation numbers 'no surprise'
More midwives are being investigated for serious mistakes than workers in any other medical profession. Audio
Midwives negotiate overhaul of funding
From July community based midwives will get a 6 per cent pay rise. The $8 million dollar package was agreed to by the government in return for the College of Midwives withdrawing its high profile… Audio
Midwife shortage: 'yes there is a problem' says Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health acknowledges that there is a shortage of midwives working in hospital wards, but is assuring mothers-to-be that they will get the care they need. Kathryn Ryan talks with the… Audio
Midwife shortage 'heading for crisis level'
Chief Executive NZ College of Midwives Karen Guilliland says a crisis in midwife staffing levels needs to be averted. Audio
Alison McCulloch: post-natal depression
Research indicates about 15% of mothers suffer from this serious health issue, but it often go undetected and untreated, says investigative journalist Alison McCulloch. She's just published a large… Audio
Ministry to test baby mortality study again
The Ministry of Health has been unable to repeat the results of a study critical of first-year midwives, it says.
Researchers hit back at response to birth-risk report
Researchers have come out fighting at claims made in response to their findings that babies are more at risk during birth if a midwife rather than a doctor is in charge.
Doctors push to work more closely with midwives
Family doctors want changes to maternity funding so doctors and midwives can work more closely together. Audio
Calls for funding model to change for better maternity care
The Medical Association's GP council, Kate Baddock, says the maternity funding model is preventing doctors and midwives collaborating better. Audio
Midwives hit back at safety study
Midwives have hit back at research saying doctor-led births are less risky, saying birth is safe in this country but services do urgently need more funding. Audio
Babies more at risk under midwives, new study says
Family doctors are calling for an overhaul of maternity funding after a study found babies are more at risk if a midwife is the lead maternity carer. Audio
Midwife care vs doctors
The Ministry of Health is investigating after revelations of higher rates of damage to babies born under midwife care than those with doctors. Audio
Midwife-led births more risky for babies than doctor care - study
Babies are more at risk during birth if a midwife rather than a doctor is in charge, according to new research.
Study: NZ maternity system needs improvement
Ministry of Health chief advisor for Child and Youth Health, Dr Pat Tuohy responds to the new Otago University study looking at more than 240,000 births, showing that babies are more at risk during… Audio
College of Midwives responds to research on at-risk births
The College of Midwives responds to a new study showing babies are at significantly more risk if delivered by a midwife rather than a doctor. The chief executive of the College of Midwives, Karen… Audio
Midwives fear pay will put people off joining profession
Midwifery will struggle to remain a viable career option for young people unless pay increases, some midwives say.
Midwives agree to mediation on pay parity
Midwives have agreed to negotiate with the government over gender pay parity, just days out from a scheduled court case.
College of Midwives condemn $2.1 million from govt
Midwives have been offered a payrise backdated to July last year but they say it's not enough and they will continue with their legal action aganst the government. Audio