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Health and Disability System Review: Summary of relevant points …

WEBThe 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 …

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New Zealand Midwifery

WEBMidwifery in New Zealand regained its status as an autonomous profession in 1990 (Nurses Amendment Act). It has its own Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics and Standards of …

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Midwifery in New Zealand

WEBMidwifery in New Zealand. New Zealand women and their families/whanau have access to personal, practical and professional care from midwives from early pregnancy right …

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Practice guidance document

WEB2. Optimum maternal health and wellbeing creates the best possible environment for fetal growth and development. 3. Midwives uphold the wahine right to informed decision …

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Government and unions commit to working together for health …

WEBThe Minister of Health Hon Andrew Little and senior union and government leaders have renewed their commitment to the Health Sector Relationship Agreement (HSRA), which …

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Midwives’ perspectives of maternal mental health assessment …

WEBhealth needs were compassionate, empathetic and respectful, some negative attitudes, reflecting the impact this had for the midwives’ workload, were reported. The findings of …

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Health Professionals Joint Call for Action

WEBHealth professional groups recognise human-caused climate change as an increasingly serious and urgent threat to health and health equity in New Zealand and worldwide. In …

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Mental health in pregnancy

WEBApproximately one in ten women will experience this type of anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy. Depression can be described as feeling sad or down, while anxiety is …

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Smoking, vaping and drugs

WEBThese poisons harm your baby’s health, putting them at risk of problems including glue ear, asthma, pre-term birth and low birth weight. Smoking can also increase the risk of …

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Baby blues and postnatal depression

WEBFeeling tired and tearful, not sleeping well even when the baby is asleep, feeling anxious or not coping with everyday activities, having aches and pains, and thinking negative …

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The First Few Weeks after Birth

WEBThe Ministry of Health recommend that between September and April sun protection is used especially between 10am and 4pm. Between May and August some sun exposure …

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Hypertension and Pre-eclampsia in Pregnancy

WEBThe Ministry of Health have released its multi-disciplinary guideline “Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension and Pre-eclampsia in Pregnancy in New Zealand. A clinical …

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National Consensus Guideline for Treatment of Postpartum

WEBNational Consensus Guideline for Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Early …

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Māori Health Action Plan

WEBdelivery that tackles health inequalities within the existing system.11 2.9 Dr Rhys Jones (Ngāti Kahungunu), Senior Lecturer, Te Kupenga Hauora Māori, University of Auckland) …

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Reducing the risk of developing pre-eclampsia

WEBcomprehensive health assessment, including general health and maternity history which would include assessment of risk factors for pre-eclampsia5 When a major risk factor for …

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Promoting positive interactions between midwives and …

WEBEffective communication between health professionals has been identified as vital to safe healthcare delivery. Kohn et al. (2000) found that medical errors caused 44,000 to …

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Maternal socio-economic disadvantage in Aotearoa New …

WEBexperience poorer social and emotional health and exhibit more behavioural difficulties (Ministry of Health, 2018). Maternal stress during pregnancy can also affect the ongoing …

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Te Whatu Ora praises tireless work and commitment of midwives

WEBTe Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand has today released the results of its Triennial Maternity Consumer Survey, alongside the newly commissioned Perinatal …

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Consensus Statement: Normal Birth

WEBConsensus Statement: Normal Birth • The New Zealand College of Midwives is committed to protecting, promoting and supporting normal birth. • NZCOM is concerned with the …

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Invitation to virtual huis: Kahu Taurima, maternity and early years

WEBWe are circulating this invitation on behalf of Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Wahi Ora who are hosting three webinars regarding the Kahu Taurima work, which is …

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