 Domino
Midwives
Domino midwives are employed by National
Women's to provide continuity of midwifery care for pregnancy, birth and
after the baby is born
Personalised Care
We aim to provide a high quality
midwifery service that is both personalised and flexible and able to meet the
different needs of each woman we care for.
Domino midwives are available to
provide care to women 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each of the midwives have a
backup midwife who can provide care if your midwife is not available.
Domino Midwifery
care
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Continuity of midwifery care means
having the midwife you know provide |
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Pregnancy care at the hospital or
at a community clinic |
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Early labour assessment and
support at home if appropriate. |
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Care during labour and birth at
National Women's. |
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Postnatal visits in hospital at
National Women's |
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Postnatal care in your home |
Pregnancy ,
labour and Birth
All maternity care
for you and your baby provided by the Domino Midwives at National
women's is free. There is also no charge for medical backup from an
Obstetrician if needed Non New Zealand
residents should enquire about the possible costs Hospital midwifery
care provided by a Domino midwife is only at National Women's Domino Midwives are
part of the National women's team and can refer you to other
National Women's services as required (e.g. Social Worker or
Physiotherapist
Postnatal care
There are three options for
postnatal care:
Staying on a
National Women's postnatal ward and then follow-up care at home If you and your baby
are well, your postnatal care will be provided by Birthcare. If you
or your baby are unwell, you will stay in a Postnatal ward in the
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Going home directly from the
Delivery Suite with care at home
How to access the
Domino service
Click below to contact a Domino
midwife directly. To phone National Women's
Auckland callers 623-6455 or free
phone 0800 4 BIRTH (0800 424-784)
To contact a Domino
Midwife click here
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Ministry of Health