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New Clinical Coach Role to Bolster Midwifery Workforce

14th July, 2021

The launch of a range of new midwifery initiatives is a step in the right direction for a workforce that is stretched to breaking point in some regions of Aotearoa.

Covid-19 Vaccination, Pregnancy and Lactation: June 2021 update

15th June, 2021

INFORMATION SHEET Covid-19 Vaccination, Pregnancy and Lactation: June 2021 update WEBINAR (Updated 15 June 2021) New Zealand has now commenced a vaccination programme for COVID-19. Watch the webinar recording and read the information sheet for…

New Film Highlights The Importance Of Supporting Aotearoa’s World Class Midwifery Service

4th June, 2021

New Zealand midwifery is famous everywhere else except New Zealand.

Member advisory: 27th May 2021

27th May, 2021

Member advisory: 27th May 2021 Nitrate levels in drinking water: risks for pregnant women and formula-fed babies Through land uses such as farming and sewage disposal systems, nitrate, a highly soluble compound, is released into…

Use of mechanical restraints with pregnant women – policy change

19th May, 2021

The College welcomes this change in policy which follows numerous submissions on members behalf. The College will continue to work with Corrections to help them develop policies to ensure women and babies receive the best…

INVITATION – SoWMy virtual policy dialogue and report

17th May, 2021

Dear ICM Members, Please find attached the invitation to the virtual policy dialogue and launch of the State of the World’s Midwifery (SOWMy) 2021 report, that will take place virtually on 18 May 2021 from…

CE Alison Eddy talks to Breakfast host Jenny-May

11th May, 2021

CE Alison Eddy with Jenny-May on Breakfast this morning highlighting many of the issues midwives are facing Click here to listen to full interview https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/overwhelmed-midwives-feel-let-down-government-failing-address-shortages 

ICM Update

10th May, 2021

During today’s United Nations Press Briefing, ICM Chief Executive, Dr. Sally Pairman highlighted the key findings from #SoWMy2021, underscoring the serious need for commitment and action from governments. #Midwives are the cost effective solution to…

International Day of the Midwife – “Follow the Data, Invest In Midwives” Media Release

4th May, 2021

Fewer interventions in labour, reduced maternal and neonatal morbidity (illness, injury), improved psycho-social outcomes and increased contraceptive use; these are just some of the documented positive outcomes of a midwifery-led maternity service.

Media Release: College of Midwives Supports Call To Change ACCs Position On Severe Perineal Injuries

31st March, 2021

“It’s causing unnecessary suffering for women.”

That from the New Zealand College of Midwives which is strongly supporting calls for ACC to review its approach to cover for severe perineal injuries, saying the current position is too restrictive.

Media Release: Future Māori and Pasifika Midwifery Workforce Receives $6m Boost

30th March, 2021

30 March 2021 Future Māori and Pasifika Midwifery Workforce Receives $6m Boost The launch of a joint project between Aotearoa’s midwifery education providers and the Ministry of Health signals the beginning of a new chapter…

Media release: College Welcomes Unanimous Passing of Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage Bill

25th March, 2021

 The College commends the unanimous passing of the Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage Bill, which will grant mothers and their partners three days of bereavement leave following a miscarriage or stillbirth.