Terms and Conditions

Birthcare Services & General Terms & Conditions

Aim of Birthcare Auckland Limited

We aim to provide a comprehensive service for women expecting a normal birth and all types of postnatal stay. This will consist of 'women-centred' care, with Birthcare's staff working in close co-operation with the client's own general practitioner, midwife or specialist.

Birthcare encourages family involvement in the birthing and parenting experience.

Birthcare supports "The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative"

Room Options Available

Private Room - Your own room with ensuite incorporating all care and hotel services supplied by Birthcare. Partly funded room rate of $320 (incl GST) per night
Private room partly funded for 2 nights

Standard Room - A shared twin room with ensuite. Telephone available (calls charged by service)
Standared room fully funded with no charge to the mother for 3 nights

Services Provided

Birth Stay

Birthcare provides all facilities for normal births. This is fully funded by Auckland District Health Board. Criteria which might exclude your delivery at Birthcare are detailed on the reverse of the Booking Form. Your Midwife or Doctor are required to have an Access Agreement with Birthcare for them to provide this service.

Posnatal Stay

Postnatal care by midwives and nurses following transfer from a public birthing unit. Most mothers and babies transfer directly from the delivery unit as soon as possible after birth. Fathers are always welcome. Birthcare staff liase directly with your midwife, general practitioner or specialist about your care with us.

Classes

Pregnancy and Parenting Education - 6 & 7 week courses
Refresher Class - monthly for 2nd and subsequent pregnancies
These classes are available to the public, free of charge and are recommended for Birthcare clients.
Private classes for couples with special needs are available on request.

Partners Meals

Partners are welcome to order meals during your stay. Charges for these are at a rate of $20.00 (Dinner) $15.00 (Lunch) and $10.00 (Breakfast)

Smoke Free

Birthcare supports a smoke-free environment.