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Midwifery Service

Auckland DHB (ADHB) High Risk Midwifery Team

Practice

What Does the ADHB High Risk Midwifery Team Do?

We are a team of midwives who have expertise in caring for women who require additional attention during pregnancy due to medical conditions, past and present pregnancy complications, or fetal abnormalities.

We provide on-going midwifery information and support as your pregnancy progresses. We are available to answer your concerns or see you during the week outside of clinic times if required.

We work together in a multidisciplinary team to provide care for women with complex pregnancies. The other members of our team include obstetricians, physicians, dietitians, physiotherapists and social workers.  We have regular meetings to review your care.

How Do You Get Referred to the ADHB High Risk Midwifery Team?

Your doctor or lead maternity carer (LMC) can refer you to our service. Once you are referred, our team will review the information we receive and either communicate with your LMC or contact you directly to arrange a clinic appointment.

How To Make An Appointment

This section provides information for your doctor, midwife or lead maternity carer when referring you to our team. 

The following information is required for an appointment to be made for the woman you are referring.The type of information required depends on which particular specialty you are wishing them to be seen by e.g. Diabetes, High Risk or Fetal Medicine.

Please complete a maternal or fetal medicine referral form and fax to the High Risk scheduling room for Maternal Medicine on +64 9375 7080 or internally x23580 or +64 307 2894 or internally x25915 for Fetal Medicine

Diabetes Team Referral
Click here for a Diabetes Referral Form

Please provide the following information:

  • LMP
  • Gestation
  • Gravida/parity
  • Antenatal bloods
  • OGTT
  • Polycose
  • HbA1c
  • Previous medical history
  • Previous pregnancy history(if applicable)
  • Current antenatal record
  • Scans
  • Current contact details

Medical Team Referral

Please provide the following information:

  • Last monthly period
  • Gestation
  • Gravida/parity
  • Antenatal bloods
  • Medical history
  • Previous pregnancy history
  • Scans if available
  • Current contact details

Please contact Schedulers Natalia or Tahu for advice on (09) 307 4949 extn 25357 or 25358

Fetal Medicine Referral

Please provide the following information:

  • LMP
  • Gestation
  • Gravida/parity
  • Current pregnancy scans
  • Antenatal bloods
  • Contact details

Please contact Stephanie for advice on (09) 307 4949 extn 25917

National Women's Website:
http://www.adhb.govt.nz/nwhealthinfo/

Antenatal Care (Pregnancy)

Pregnancy Check-ups and Tests

During your pregnancy check-ups the following may be monitored: your weight, blood pressure, urine testing, your baby’s heart beat and your baby’s growth.

Your LMC (Lead Maternity Carer) will organise…

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Development of Your Care/Birth Plans

Your LMC is required to help you write an outline of the care you expect to receive during your pregnancy, labour, birth and after the birth. This will include information…

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Labour & Birth

Pain Management

Your midwife will provide you with information on the pain relief options available to you during labour.

There are no two pregnancies or labours exactly alike. Every woman's experience is…

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Possible Medical Intervention During Labour

If medical intervention is required during your labour, your midwife will consult an obstetrician.

Intervention may include:

  • Induction or augmentation of labour (using medical procedures to start or speed up…

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Postnatal Care (After Birth)

Where Will You Stay and For How Long?

Following the birth of your baby you will most likely stay on our postnatal Ward 96/98 (sometimes this may include Tamaki Ward). The length of postnatal stay will vary between…

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Home Visits From a Midwife (From Birth to 4 - 6 Weeks)

Home visits provide an opportunity for you to discuss any concerns you have about your health or the health of your baby. Your midwife will assist you with breastfeeding and…

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Ongoing Care for You and Your Baby

Your midwife will transfer the care of your baby to a Well Child / Tamariki Ora Service before your baby is 6 weeks old. Well Child / Tamariki Ora Health…

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Birthing Facilities

Auckland DHB Labour and Birthing Suite

Click on the following link for more information on Auckland DHB Labour and Birthing Suite.

Women attending the Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic (High Risk) mostly deliver at Auckland City Hospital,…

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Birthcare

Click on the following link for more information on Birthcare.

Birthcare is also part of our postnatal care facility. Birthcare is located across the Domain, from the hospital. Most women…

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Parking

  • Parking charges apply if you park in the hospital grounds
  • Pay parking for visitors and patients is available in the Visitors' Carpark - Carpark A   (use the Park Road entrance and follow the signs)
  • A 5-minute drop off area is located outside the Main Entrance
  • Currently the charges are:
    • 0 - 30 Min: $4.00
    • 30 Min - 1 Hour: $4.00
    • 1 - 2 Hours: $6.00
    • 2 - 3 Hours: $7.00
    • 3 - 4 Hours: $8.00
    • 4 - 5 Hours: $9.00
    • 5 - 6 Hours: $10.00
    • 6 - 7 Hours: $18.00
    • 7 - 8 Hours: $18.00
    • Lost Ticket: $20.00

     

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Languages Spoken

English

Location Information

Contact Details

Phone (09) 307 4949
Fax (09) 375 7080
Email nwhweb@adhb.govt.nz

Clinic Reception extn. 25920
Fetal Medicine Scheduler: Stephanie extn.24951
Maternal and Diabetes Schedulers: Natalia/Tahu extn. 25357-25358

Street Address

National Women's Health
Newborn and Maternity Outpatients
Level 9
Support Building
Auckland City Hospital

Postal Address

National Women's Health
Auckland City Hospital
Park Road
Grafton

Map & more information

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