Aroha Midwifery Care, Morrinsville

Address: C/o Rhoda Read Maternity Unit, 222 Studholme St, Morrinsville
Phone: 07 887 6803 Fax: 07 887 6803 Email: h.hoover@internet.co.nz

Who are we?

A Group of registered Midwives who provide comprehensive, family centered Midwifery Care for families in Morrinsville, Te Aroha and outlying areas.

Most of the women we care for birth at Rhoda Read Maternity Unit but we also offer Home Births and care at Waikato Womens Hospital if this is wanted or needed. Rhoda Read Maternity Unit is a purpose built Lockwood building with two birthing rooms, including a large spa bath, 7 single bedrooms and is tastefully furnished providing a homelike atmosphere and environment. It is set in parklike grounds with tables and benches.

The unit is staffed 24 hrs a day by experienced Enrolled Nurses who work in closely with the Morrinsville Midwives and other Midwives who have access agreements to use the facility.

We all believe that with consistent, individualised assistance, given in a relaxed environment, mother and baby will return home happy, confident, healthy and independent.

All the Morrinsville Midwives are members of the NZ College of Midwives and have their practice reviewed annually.

Antenatal Care

Free pregnancy tests Antenatal screening tests Health and dietary advice One to one antenatal preparation Total Midwifery care for normal pregnancy.

On going care and support if a referral is needed for complications or problems Lending library

Labour and Birth

Labour and Birth care is provided by your chosen Midwife, who will be present to assist and support you Partners and support people are encouraged. In labour natural methods are encouraged to increase your ability to cope. We also have available TENS, gas and pethidine if needed

Our aim is for you to have a safe, natural, active labour and birthing experience in a private and supportive environment.

If transfer to Waikato Womens Hospital is required your Midwife will go with you and continue to provide your care.

Postnatal Care

Single rooms. Unlimited assistance to establish successful breast feeding. We follow the WHO guidelines for successful breast feeding.

Baby and self care education. Quiet, homelike environment to promote physical, intellectual and emotional well being. Flexible routines with open visiting. Contraceptive advice. Midwife visits at unit and home for four to six weeks

Links referenced

h.hoover@internet.co.nz: mailto:h.hoover@internet.co.nz

Location http://www.midwife.org.nz/index.cfm/1,158,400,0,html