The New Zealand College of Midwives is in regular communication with the Ministry of Health and DHBs regarding advice to pregnant women in relation to COVID-19.

At this stage (3pm, 23 March 2020), this information is available on the College website

Tēnā koutou katoa, The Ministry of Health has now published guidance for community midwifery care on its website in its section on Resources for Health Professionals under the heading Maternity. The three documents for midwives…

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in home and community settings, and protecting both pregnant and postnatal women, and their community-based midwives. This information sheet should…

The Prime Ministers announcement today informed us that those at greater risk from the effects of Covid 19 should avoid unnecessary contact with people, and be vigilant about the measures needed to protect themselves from…

Additional Emergency Locum Support for COVID-19 Self-Isolation The College together with the MMPO have been proactively working with the Ministry of Health to put together an initial community midwifery response to COVID-19. This has been…

A petition with more than 25,000 signatures was handed to Minister Julie Anne Genter (Assoc. Min of Health, Minister for Women) today in Wellington.

The Ministry of Health is preparing for the potential impact of COVID-19 on the health sector. As part of this preparation, this year’s influenza immunisation programme will be starting early for eligible people (as they…

This update follows the College advisory of 16 March 2020. Last week, College staff researched and prepared detailed draft advice on COVID-19 issues which are relevant for midwives, including clinical care issues, home visiting, when…

With new public health measures now in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread, the College acknowledges the impact this is having and will have on midwives, their families and clients. Please continue to…

As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations around the country, Manya (pronounced Ma Nee Ya) Lynch will receive the award with other women who work in South Auckland communities.

5 March 2020 https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/breakfast/clips/report-calls-for-overhaul-of-midwife-funding-model-in-nz

NZ Institute for Economic Research Report Backs Midwives Call For Pay Equity Recommends Injection of $50m Annually Just To Address The Status Quo A report from NZIER has confirmed that urgent changes are needed to…