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COVID-19: Advice to our pregnant women

Are you having a baby soon?

Our Middlemore hospital birthing and assessment unit and maternity wards, and our birthing units in Botany Downs, Papakura and Pukekohe are open and operating as normal. We look forward to seeing you when you are ready to give birth.

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CM Health welcomes $5 million boost for Kidz First

Media release 29 January 2020 | Counties Manukau Health (CM Health) welcomes the Government’s announcement today of an estimated $5 million investment for a neonatal refurbishment at Kidz First.

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2 months ago
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New Chief Midwife excited about role ahead

Latest News - 18 October 2019 | Chris Mallon has delivered hundreds of babies since she first began working as a midwife in 1999 and she says every single one was a privilege.

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6 months ago
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Alcohol free pregnancies at heart of FASD Awareness

Latest News - 09 September 2019 | Encouraging women to have alcohol-free pregnancies to prevent their babies from developing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is at the heart of FASD Awareness Day today, supported by Counties Manukau Health (CM Health).

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7 months ago
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Nod for baby friendly approach to breastfeeding

Latest news 1 April 2019 | Counties Manukau Health has been recognised for its efforts towards encouraging breastfeeding. Middlemore Hospital has recently celebrated recertification as a Baby Friendly Hospital, while CM Health’s three primary birthing units celebrate their recertification today (April 1).

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12 months ago
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DHBs look for way forward in midwives strike

DHBs Media release 22 November 2018 | District Health Boards are hoping striking midwives will join them in facilitation or return to mediation to find a way through the current impasse in the pay dispute.

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17 months ago
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Last modified: 20 March 2020