Directory of Midwifery Resources

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The International Confederation of Midwives definition:

A midwife is a person who, having been regularly admitted to a midwifery education programme, duly recognised in the country in which it is located, has successfully completed the prescribed course of studies in midwifery and has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practise midwifery.

She must be able to give the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, to conduct deliveries on her own responsibility and to care for the newborn and the infant. This care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions in mother and child, the procurement of medical assistance and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help. She has an important task in health counselling and education, not only for the women, but also within the family and the community. The work work should involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and extends to certain areas of gynaecology, family planning and child care. She may practise in hospitals, clinics, health units, domiciliary conditions or in any other service.

Resources in This Category

• Ara Institute of Canterbury | Bachelor of Midwifery

  http://www.ara.ac.nz/study-options/qualifications-and-courses/programmes/Bachelor-of-Midwifery.xml
  Course outline and programme details. Studies cover a wide range of topics including midwifery practice skills, nutrition, lactation, bio-science foundations, Maori health, integrated and rural midwifery practice.

• Auckland University of Technology | Midwifery: Bachelor of Health Science

  http://www.aut.ac.nz/study-at-aut/campuses/south-campus/undergraduate-study/health-science/bachelor-of-health-science/midwifery
  Practical experience is a key part of this programme. More than half of the time is spent in clinical practice, developing the skills to become a competent midwife. 2,400 practice hours are completed, an experience that reflects the real world of midwifery.

• Birthspirit

  http://www.birthspirit.co.nz/
  Maggie Banks, author of "Breech Birth, Woman-Wise" and "Home Birth Bound" which can be ordered from the site. Registration and information for Midwifery Skills for Emergencies courses. Site has a breech birth photo.

• Childbirth at Kate Sheppard Midwifery

  http://www.ksmidwifery.co.nz/
  Currently a contact listing page for a service in conjunction with specialists available in Auckland.

• La Leche League New Zealand

  http://www.lalecheleague.org.nz/
  Breastfeeding Information & Support

• Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora

  http://www.health.govt.nz/nz-health-statistics/health-statistics-and-data-sets/maternity-and-newborn-data-and-stats
  Statistical publications and data sets on maternity and newborns.

• New Zealand College of Midwives

  http://www.midwife.org.nz/
  Find a midwife or read some related articles; find out about the objectives, services and policies of the school and details on courses of study.

• Nga Maia

  http://www.ngamaia.co.nz/
  Māori midwifery and traditional Māori birthing practices.

• Nursing and Midwifery at Victoria University, Wellington

  http://www.victoria.ac.nz/nmh/
  Postgraduate course information and abstracts for theses and research projects.

• Otago Polytechnic: Midwifery

  http://www.op.ac.nz/study/health-and-community/midwifery
  Programme information for the Bachelor of Midwifery, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Midwifery and continuing education for New Zealand midwives.

• Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) | Bachelor of Midwifery

  https://wintecac-public.sharepoint.com/courses/enhance/Pages/midwifery.aspx
  Midwifery programme offered in Hamilton.

• Waterford Birth Centre

  http://www.waterfordbc.co.nz/
  A publicly funded, privately operated birth centre in Hamilton. It was established by 3 independent midwives to provide primary maternity services which are free to women. A virtual tour of the facilities is available.

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