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Birthcare

Description

We have free and private fee-paying options available.

Birthcare is a purpose built maternity hospital that caters for women who expect to have a normal labour and delivery, and for all postnatal stays (including post-caesarean section).

Our new birthing suite has 4 birthing rooms, 3 of which have pools. Postnatally, we have 12 twin share rooms with ensuites and 21 private single rooms with ensuites, 4 of which have been upgraded to premium rooms with queen size beds.

We now have a third level which will house 4 antenatal clinic/assessment rooms and our management and account offices.

 

Maternity care services provided by Birthcare include:

  • pregnancy, birth and parenting education
  • facility and midwife support for labour and birth
  • postnatal inpatient care
  • lactation consultancy
  • breast pump hire
  • full LMC midwife care



Tours of Birthcare are run on Thursdays at 2:30pm and Saturdays at 2:00pm, 2:30pm & 3:00pm. No appointment is necessary.

View our information DVD which you are also able to watch on the DVD channel of the TV at Birthcare.

Birthcare also has a maternity hospital in Huntly.

Referral Expectations

Booking is done antenatally. Registration forms  are available through your Lead Maternity Carer or they can be downloaded from our website.

For women who are having their babies at Auckland City Hospital and transferring to Birthcare, please see our transfer criteria for further information.

Services

  • Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting Education

    All our childbirth educators are registered midwives or qualified Childbirth Educators.… More PDF

  • Labour and Birth Support

    Free Births:-
    To birth at Birthcare, you will need to choose a midwife who has an access agreement with Birthcare.… More

  • Postnatal Inpatient Care

    Option of a free shared room or private fee-paying room:
    Our postnatal care is unmatched by any other public or private facility and includes spa baths, breastfeeding advice, physiotherapy services and all the care and attention you need to be confident with your baby.… More

  • Lactation Clinic and Breastfeeding Support

    Birthcare has qualified lactation consultants on staff available for breastfeeding advice.… More PDF

  • Postpartum Depression

    The postpartum (also called postnatal) period is the time after the birth of a baby.… More

  • Physiotherapy

    Birthcare has two physiotherapists, Vicki Holmes and Jill Wood, who are available to see any women with problems.… More PDF

  • Photography

    During your stay at Birthcare, you are able to have a photograph taken of your baby, which will go onto the Birthcare website with a birth notice written in your own words.… More

  • What You Will Need to Bring With You

    Whilst Birthcare provides all medical and general baby supplies (including disposable nappies and sanitary pads) you will need to bring along some other items.… More

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  • Birth Notices

    While you are staying at Birthcare you are able to place a Birth Notice on the Birthcare website, together with a photograph of your baby for all your family and friends to see.… More

  • Education for Midwives

    Birthcare provide education sessions and study days which are open to all midwives who have an access agreement with Birthcare.… More

  • Internet

    Wireless internet access is available both on level 1 and level 2.… More

  • Consulting Rooms

    We have four beautifully appointed consulting rooms on Level 3, available for lease/rent.… More

Charges

Please see our schedule of charges.

Check your medical insurance as your policy may contribute towards a private room in Birthcare. You will need to pay upfront and claim back from your insurance company.

PAYMENT TERMS

1. All centre services are paid at the completion of service.

2. All amounts outstanding are to be settled on check out.

3. Patients are expected to check out by 11.00am on the relevant day.


ALL PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF GST AND ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION (November 2012) AND MAY BE REVISED FROM TIME TO TIME AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF BIRTHCARE AUCKLAND LIMITED. PLEASE CONTACT US SO THAT WE MAY ADVISE YOU OF ANY CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES.

Document Downloads

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Visiting Hours

Visiting hours are from 2.00pm - 8.00pm. 
Partners, children and grandparents may visit 8.00am - 8.00pm.

Private room visiting hours are from 8.00am to 8.00pm.

New mothers need to rest. Please remember this when inviting friends to visit.

Refreshments

Birthcare has a resident chef on site providing meals and morning and afternoon teas.

We cater for people with special diets; please indicate on your registration form when you book.

We also have mini kitchens on each floor, where you and your visitors are able to make yourselves a cup of tea or coffee at any time.

On level 2 in the lounge we have a coin operated coffee machine and a vending machine with healthy options.

Travel Directions

Visit our website to see a map of where to find us.

Public Transport

The "Link Bus" stops outside the Blind Institute on Parnell Road at regular intervals.

Parking

Underground parking is available for visitors. Please use the park side entry and, once parked, take the lift to level 2. If you have an antenatal clinic appointment, take the big lift to Level 3. Our birthing suite is on Level 1.

If the car park is full, we have some parking outside the building, otherwise there is 'pay and display' parking on Titoki Street.

After hours you may enter the car park via the ramp by pressing the button and speaking to a staff member. There is also an after hours button at the main entrance on the ground floor.

Website

www.birthcare.co.nz

Other

Birthcare information DVD

Locations Information

Choose one of the locations above for address and contact information.

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    Titoki Street, Parnell, Auckland, Birthcare, Huntly

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