Antenatal Clinic: ph (09) 837 6609
Pregnancy and Parenting Education
Click here for information and to register for:
- Pregnancy & Parenting courses
- Breastfeeding classes
Alternatively please phone Barbara Taylor on 021 784 265.
Piha Ward: ph (09) 837 6605
Te Henga Ward: ph (09) 838 9545
Liaison Midwife: ph (09) 837 8808
The aim of the UNHSEIP (Universal Newborn Hearing Screening & Early Intervention Programme) is for early identification of newborns with hearing loss. The programme ensures that they can access timely and appropriate interventions, inequalities are reduced and the outcomes for these children, their families and whānau, communities and society are improved. The core goals of the UNHSEIP are described as "1-3-6" goals which are based on international programme measures:
Your Baby will be screened by 1 month of age, this is usually done while you are in one of WDHB birthing units, or at an outpatient appointment at the 4 sites, look at the attached pamphlet for details and photos of a hearing screen.
Audiology assessment if required is sent to Audiology at Greenlane with your baby having an appointment by 3 months of age.
Initiation of appropriate medical and audiological services and Early Intervention education services by 6 months of age.
Screening for hearing loss is strongly recommended for all newborn babies because:
To access NBHS pamphlets available on line at the NSU in languages listed below click on the link:
Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Korean, Hindi, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/maternity/waitakere-hospital-maternity-services-waitemata/