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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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Health and Disability System Review: Summary of relevant points for midwives
16th June, 2020
The government implemented a full health system review in 2018, with Heather Simpson as chair of the review panel. The panel’s interim report was released in August 2019 and detailed the findings, including the problems…
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The Health and Disability System Review
16th June, 2020
16 June 2020 Statement – the following can be attributed to Alison Eddy, Chief Executive, College of Midwives: Following the release of the Simpson Report this morning, the New Zealand College of Midwives is considering…
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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.
A great short clip on the importance of the Heel Prick test.
1 week ago
Such an important test! My boy was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis after heel prick detected it at 10 days old. He was very sick by that stage so very grateful!
Moira McCulloch good vid!
Such a lovely story.
www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/06/23/ramada-wyndham-reunites-eight-babies-born-queenst...
Ramada by Wyndham reunites eight babies born at Queenstown hotel in lockdown
A suite at a Queenstown hotel has doubled as a delivery room for a group of expectant mothers during the COVID lockdown. The closure of the local hosp...2 weeks ago
Great example of midwives thinking outside the square when looking for solutions! How awesome. ♥️
That’s a great story, love the look on the baby’s face 😂
Ryan Hodges some familiar faces in this article ❤️
Angela cuuute!
This mum is 34/36 weeks and in desperate need of an LMC/midwife due to Covid delays. I am situated in One Tree Hill, Auckland.
Check your emails for the latest issue of Midwife Aotearoa NZ, a special Covid edition. We would love your feedback on the electronic version of this issue.
3 weeks ago
This is beautiful- so accessible too! I’ve already read a large amount of it. Love the insights into COVID-19 experiences from a wide range of midwifery and college viewpoints. Nice work team 👍👍👍
New Zealand College of Midwives such a great idea to take this online!
Is this the new Midwifery News? Interesting name
The Health and Disability System Review has now been released. The College has received it this morning and is in the process of reading and understanding how the extensive report relates to midwifery/maternity. We will email members with key details as soon as possible. The full report can be found below.
3 weeks ago