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Welcome to the official site of the New Zealand College of Midwives, the professional organisation for midwives.
The College is governed by a National Board comprising a number of nominated and elected representatives from throughout New Zealand. Representatives include rural midwives, urban midwives, educators, students, consumers, Māori midwives and birthing women.
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Safety Check renewal
15th October, 2019
All midwives who provide primary maternity services under the Primary Maternity Services Notice 2007, have been required to undergo a safety check that complies with the Children’s Act 2014 (previously the Vulnerable Children Act 2014)…
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MEDSAFE have issued an Alert Communication on medicines containing Ranitidine (Zantac)
24th September, 2019
MEDSAFE have issued an Alert Communication on medicines containing Ranitidine (Zantac) Medicines containing ranitidine may contain an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). These medicines may be prescribed or can be purchased over the counter and are…
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Embracing diversity – growing stronger together
We are excited to welcome you to Christchurch/Ōtautahi, for our 16th Biennial National Conference to be held at Te Pae (Christchurch Convention Centre).
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As a member of the College you have the opportunity to contribute to all the representations the College makes to government, health organisations, consumer groups and the public.
The College encourages and values individual member input very highly. You can also take an active role in supporting your local and regional midwifery community including joining with consumers and their organisations to support initiatives that enhance the lives of mothers and babies.
The Find your Midwife website, created by the New Zealand College of Midwives to help women to find a midwife they can work with best.
The MMPO was established by the New Zealand College of Midwives in 1997 to provide its LMC (Lead Maternity Carer) midwives with a supportive practice management and quality practice system, enabling high quality continuity of care for women throughout New Zealand.
MERAS has been established as a dedicated and focused union for employed midwives with support from the New Zealand College of Midwives. A national District Health Board (DHB) midwifery collective employment agreement for employed midwives has been negotiated and is now in operation for MERAS members at DHB’s.
Safety Check renewal reminder - In order to maintain an ongoing authorisation to claim for services provided under the Notice, a safety check must be renewed every three years, prior to its expiration. It is a midwife’s responsibility to get her renewal process initiated early, to make sure there is no gap between the expiry of the old safety check and the beginning of the new one. It can take up to six weeks so make sure you have a current check.
www.midwife.org.nz/news/safety-check-renewal
Safety Check renewal - New Zealand College of Midwives
All midwives who provide primary maternity services under the Primary Maternity Services Notice 2007, have been required to undergo a safety check tha...1 week ago
I had my renewal completed well on time via the DHB but then forgot to forward to the MoH... took a bit of sorting out and some rejected claims. remember to do both if you are employed and self employed!
When did this come in? I cannot remember how long ago I completed it. Is there a way of checking?
Make sure it's in your diary - only one year to go...One year to go! The countdown is on...
1 week ago
A message from MMPO
MMPO - My business - Be Language Ready - Ezispeak Telephone Interpreting Service
MMPO have engaged with Ezispeak - the new Telephone Interpreting Service MMPO have engaged with Ezispeak - the new Telephone Interpreting Service, as ...3 weeks ago
My Māori Midwife - Season 1: Episode10. "Traditional cultural practices are taught to parents at an antenatal workshop and Waimarie plans a home birth with Zoey in a birthing pool"
www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/my-maori-midwife
My Māori Midwife | TVNZ OnDemand
Meet the Māori midwives who work tirelessly caring for families and bringing new life into the world. They aim to empower women and offer traditional...4 weeks ago
Awesome series
Kate Stirling we need to watch this after we've handed in our assignment 😂
Louise Millar this is the one! Amazing 😍
MEDSAFE have issued an Alert Communication on medicines containing Ranitidine (Zantac)
Medicines containing ranitidine may contain an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
These medicines may be prescribed or can be purchased over the counter and are used for heartburn, gastric reflux or ulcers. Current information indicates that any impurity is at a low level.
NDMA is a potential carcinogen that is commonly found in some foods, water and air. The levels of NDMA impurity detected in ranitidine to date, if taken over decades, may modestly increase the risk of developing cancer.
GlaxoSmithKline (NZ) Ltd has put a halt on all further supply of Zantac Injection 50mg/2mL until further information on the safety of this product is available.
Due to the limited data currently available, all products containing ranitidine are potentially affected.
The alert suggests this may be more relevant for long term use however Midwives who prescribe and/or administer Ranitidine (Zantac) need to be aware that the full information is not yet available and the Medsafe alert provides advice for prescribers and consumers.
This link will take you to the full Safety Information
www.medsafe.govt.nz/safety/Alerts/MedicinesAndNDMA.asp
Medsafe will publish updated information as it becomes available.
Medicines containing ranitidine and a potential impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
Medicines containing ranitidine may contain an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). These medicines may be prescribed or can be purchased ov...4 weeks ago
Natasha Josevski
Missy Moo
Alisha Marie
College of Midwives CE Alison Eddy, Minister for Children Tracey Martin, Midwife Corrina Parata and Midwifery Advisor Jacqui Anderson met to discuss a number of issues, including the midwifery / Oranga Tamariki interface and fair and reasonable pay for community midwives
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Corrina 🥰🥰 an amazing midwife who does amazing work in such a geographically and socially/economically challenged area of our country!
I think I would still be practising midwifery if I could have specialised and not had to practise across the scope. Focussing on LC work and post natal was awesome but the juggle became too much.
there are enough midwives, they are however choosing to not work in conditions that dont value them. So slogans need to be bring back the midwives :)
Good work
I'd like to see a PGDip for RNs, like they do in Australia. That would go a long way to solving the workforce crisis. it's too expensive to go off and do a second degree for most RNs and for what?? a marginal pay rise? You would never pay your student loan off. I would love to be a core midwife, and have 27 years experience. With all the comorbidities women have these days I believe medically model focused RNs can bring something to midwifery. There has to be new pathways created for entry into midwifery. I have had four home births myself. I would love to be in a position where I can give back. At least, please create generous scholarships for RNs to cross over.
Too much talking with no progress, time for action I’d say!
Trisa Gregg Espiner
“The model works... we just need to fund that model.”
i.stuff.co.nz/national/health/115818384/a-plea-from-midwives-its-not-rocket-science-improve-the-p...
1 month ago
Sorry but the current model is not working. As a woman having a baby I have continuity of care up until I need pain relief, I choose to have epidural.. midwife gone! Something dreadful goes wrong and I need a LSCS, just when I need the support from my midwife .. gone. I need to be induced, synto starts.. midwife gone. Does the midwife tell me at booking that she won’t be there if I need any of the above? Probably not..