We are a group of midwives working in the Porirua region providing full LMC care for pregnant women and their babies. We cover from Newlands to Pukerua Bay.
http://www.findyourmidwife.co.nz/midwife/verity+o+connor
http://www.findyourmidwife.co.nz/midwife/kirsty+mitchell
http://www.findyourmidwife.co.nz/midwife/shelley+teasdale
Some useful links:
http://www.midwife.org.nz/women-in-new-zealand/what-to-look-for-in-a-midwife
Maternity care funding:
http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/publicly-funded-health-and-disability-services/pregnancy-services
Folic acid and Iodine during pregnancy:
http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-wellness/nutrition/folate-folic-acid
http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-wellness/nutrition/iodine
First Trimester Combined screening (also known as Nuchal Translucency or 12 week scan)
http://www.nsu.govt.nz/current-nsu-programmes/3731.aspx
http://www.healthpoint.co.nz/specialists/obstetric-and-gynaecology/capital-coast-dhb-womens-health-obstetrics/antenatal-and-newborn-screening-in-new-zealand/
Blood Tests in pregnancy
http://www.healthpoint.co.nz/specialists/obstetric-and-gynaecology/capital-coast-dhb-womens-health-obstetrics/antenatal-blood-tests/
Wellington Regional Hospital Delivery Suite Virtual Tour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OdOH8n4fVU&feature=youtu.be
Antenatal & Breastfeeding Classes:
http://www.findamidwife.org.nz/ccdhb-pregnancy-services/
http://www.birthed.co.nz
Guidelines for Consultation with Obstetric and Related Medical Services (Referral Guidelines)
http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/guidelines-consultation-obstetric-and-related-medical-services-referral-guidelines
Postnatal and Antenatal Distress Support Group
http://www.pnd.org.nz