Celebrating midwives on International Day of the Midwife
Latest news 5 May 2020 | Today is the International Day of the Midwife. It's also the International Year of the Midwife. We're fortunate in Counties Manukau to have some amazing midwives who go above and beyond for whaanau.
COVID-19: Advice to our pregnant women
Are you having a baby soon?
Latest News 3 April 2020 | 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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.