Senior doctors and dentists at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike for 48 hours on Tuesday 23 September and Wednesday 24 September.
Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only.
GPs, after-hours and urgent care clinics, and other community health providers are not affected by the strikes and will continue to operate as normal.
Tairāwhiti maternity and newborn services offer high quality care during pregnancy and after birth.
To contact Puawai Aroha maternity and newborn services at Gisborne Hospital:
The Gisborne Hospital maternity and newborn services unit is to the right of the main entrance at:
Puawai Aroha Maternity
421 Ormond Rd
Gisborne 4040
Learn more about what to do when you think you may be pregnant.
You should midwife or lead maternity carer as early as possible in your pregnancy. If you cannot find a midwife or need advice, call Puawai Aroha Maternity on 06 869 0562external link.
Lead maternity carers and midwives
Smoking during pregnancy affects your pēpi and can cause health problems. It is never too late to quit for your pēpi. There are many services to help you to quit smoking.
Te Hiringa Matua is a pregnancy and parenting support service for hapū māmā who are struggling with drug and alcohol problems.
The Te Hiringa Matua team is based in Customhouse Street.
Phone: 06 986 1696external link
Puawai Aroha Maternity offers a warm, modern environment staffed by our team of friendly and professional core midwives, obstetric and paediatric teams. Support service staff can also provide Māori cultural support, breastfeeding support and quit-smoking support.
Puawai Aroha Maternity has:
Puawai Aroha Maternity at Gisborne Hospital has been certified by the Ministry of Health and the maternity ward has been accredited as a Baby Friendly hospital which means it meets the highest standards of maternity care in New Zealand.
If baby comes early or is unwell, they might go to the Gisborne Hospital neonatal unit.
Puawai Aroha maternity unit is proud to be part of the international Baby Friendly Hospital initiative. This means that breastfeeding is encouraged and core midwives will advise and support you. However, if you choose not to breastfeed, you will be equally supported.
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiativeexternal link
