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Public Service

New Zealand Maternal Fetal Medicine Network (NZMFMN) - Christchurch

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Description

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) is a branch of Women’s Health which includes high-risk pregnancy where the mother or baby or both has a problem. For most women the expectation is that pregnancy will be a happy time without problems and most will not need MFM services. However for the women who do these services are provided throughout New Zealand.

 

Click on the following link to view the New Zealand Maternal Fetal Medicine Network (NZMFMN) homepage.

 

Common Questions about NZMFMN:

 

NZMFMN Christchurch

The Fetal Medicine Unit (part of the NZMFMN) for the South Island is based at Christchurch Women's Hospital.

Referral Expectations

Referrals to Fetal Medicine need to be made by your midwife (LMC), doctor (GP) or Consultant.

Each referral is dealt with on an individual basis and an appointment is made with consideration of the patient's needs. 

You will be advised of the appointment either by phone, text or mail. We are always happy to discuss appointments and will try to fit in with you.

Information

  • Welcome to the New Zealand Maternal Fetal Medicine Network (NZMFMN)

    This Network was established in 2009 with support from the Ministry of Health to promote excellent MFM services around New Zealand and support maternity healthcare providers in District Health Boards.… More

  • Catchment area for NZMFMN - Christchurch

    Map of the NZMFMN Christchurch catchment area.
    DHBs in the NZMFMN Christchurch catchment area include: West Coast, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Otago and Southland.… More PDF

  • Conditions to Refer to NZMFMN Christchurch

    More PDF

  • Referral Form

    More PDF

  • Guidelines

    Please click on the following link to view guidelines on the NZMFMN homepage More

  • Patient Information Leaflets

    Please click on the following link to view patient information leaftlets on the NZMFMN homepage. More

  • What Teaching Opportunties Are Coming up at NZMFMN

    Please click on the following link to view what teaching opportunities are coming up at NZMFMN, on the NZMFMN homepage. More

  • Waiting Times

    Referrals to Fetal Medicine are triaged each day and we endeavour to provide appointments or contact the woman or referrer to discuss the case.… More

Charges

Maternity care is free for New Zealand citizens and residents. Click on the following link for More information on the cost of Maternity care in New Zealand

Consultants

Dr James Bingham
Dr Suganthi Chandru
Dr Rosemary Reid

Refreshments

There are cafes on the Christchurch Hospital campus.

Travel Directions

Christchurch Women's Hospital is based alongside the central Christchurch Hospital site on Riccarton Ave.

Public Transport

See www.metroinfo.co.nz for buses that stop at Christchurch Hospital.

Parking

Parking around Christchurch Hospital is metered and limited to 2 hours.

The hospital public parking building is on the corner of Antigua St and Tuam St, close to the hospital, for unlimited parking time.  There is a charge.

Accommodation

Please contact Fetal Medicine (03) 364 4557 to discuss accommodation if you are from out of town.

There are several options close by including Motels, YMCA, Ronald McDonald House and Ranui House.

Pharmacy

Parkside Pharmacy (retail) is sited within the entrance to Christchurch Hospital.

Website

www.nzmfm.health.nz

Other

Links to useful information for all pregnant women

Contact Details

Phone (03) 364 4557
Fax (03) 364 4411
Email Fetalmedicine@cdhb.health.nz

Emergency Phone (03) 364 4699

Postal Address

Fetal Medicine Unit
Ground Floor
Christchurch Women's Hospital
2 Riccarton Ave
Private Bag 4711
Christchurch