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BIRTHCARE AUCKLAND
Are you looking for a place to have your baby, trying to find a midwife, wanting to book an antenatal class, or a relaxed environment for your postnatal stay?
Birthcare provides excellent 24 hour care and support for new mums, dads and their babies. We aim to make your birth experience the best that it can be.
We offer flexible choices so you decide what suits you best.
If you birth at Birthcare you'll be given a private room wherever possible. If you choose to have your baby at another hospital, you can still transfer to Birthcare for your postnatal stay.
Our birthing services are free to New Zealand residents and women eligible for free maternity care in New Zealand.
OUR ROOMS
STANDARD ROOMS
No Charge (Up to 3 nights)
Standard rooms have two single beds, an ensuite bathroom and a telephone at each bedside to contact your midwife.
Rooms are twin share so you may be sharing with another mother. We have 22 shared rooms.
PARTNERS STAYING OVERNIGHT
Fold down beds are available on request for partners who wish to stay over in the Private Rooms.
If you birth at Birthcare and have been given a Private Room the charge for this is $50 per night.
If you are paying for a private or premium room your partner can stay free of charge.
For full pricing information see Schedule of Charges.
PRIVATE ROOMS
Partly Funded (Up to 3 nights)
If you birth at Birthcare you'll be given a Private Room (wherever possible).
Private rooms have an ensuite bathroom, single bed, flat screen TV, fridge, and a telephone (to contact your midwife). We have 17 private rooms.
PREMIUM ROOMS (Subject to availability)
Partly Funded (Up to 3 nights)
Our larger sized Premium rooms have an ensuite bathroom, queen size bed, hairdryer, flat screen TV, refrigerator, a telephone (to contact your midwife) and complimentary chocolates. We have 4 premium rooms.
BIRTHING SUITE
We have a birthing suite consisting of four birthing rooms, three of which include specially designed birthing pools for labour and birth.
MEALS
Birthcare has our own resident chef, providing tasty, nutritious meals. We can also cater for those with special dietary requirements.
For your convenience we have snack vending and coffee machines, and two kitchenettes where you are welcome to help yourself to hot drinks.
MEAL CHARGES
All meals for mothers staying at Birthcare are catered for.
Meals for guests and visitors are charged for as follows:
Breakfast - $10.00
Breakfast - Special Plus Continental $15.00
Lunch - $18.00
Dinner - $22.00
Wine per mini bottle - $8.50
WHAT TO BRING
CHECKLIST FOR MUM
• Nightwear
• Dressing Gown
• Slippers
• Underwear
• Day Clothes
• Toiletries
• Hairdryer (if in a twin share room)
• Clothes for going home
CHECKLIST FOR BABY
• Singlets
• Nightgowns
• Stretch and Grows
• Booties/Socks
• Hat
• Cardigan
• Clothes for going home
• Baby car seat
Birthcare provides medical and general baby supplies (pain relief, disposable nappies, sanitary pads) all of which are included as part of our service.
If you are planning on using cloth nappies, bring two with you for a folding demonstration.
Please ensure you have some woollen items, especially if you are transferring from Auckland Hospital and for when you are discharged home.
Please note: Babies must always travel in a car seat. Please familiarise yourself with how to safely use your car seat as per manufacturers instruction before baby is born
Infant Feeding
Birthcare provides everything that is required for breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is supported and encouraged.
If you are planning to artificially feed, please bring with you the formula, bottles and teats you will be using at home.
N.B. Infant formula is available if required for medical reasons only
BIRTHCARE TOURS
We encourage you to come on one of our tours, no appointment is necessary.
Tours run on the following days:
Thursdays 2.30pm
Saturdays 2.00pm, 2.30pm, 3.00pm
Meet in the lounge on Level 2, Birthcare, 20 Titoki St, Parnell, Auckland
Please note that we do not have tours on public holidays.
If you would like to see a particular Birthing room or Premium room, please
phone us first to ensure that it is available for viewing (these rooms will only
be viewed if vacant).
View our information DVD here.
(This DVD also plays on the DVD channel of the TV during your stay at Birthcare).
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Birthing at Birthcare is free to New Zealand residents and women eligible for free maternity care in New Zealand. Even if you are a New Zealand Citizen, we may ask for proof of eligibility. Please do not be offended as this is standard practice for women of any background.
You may be asked to provide copies of either:
- Your passport (including all pages that have a new zealand immigration stamp or sticker plus the photo page)
- Your New Zealand birth certificate (and marriage certificate if your name has changed)
- Your New Zealand citizenship certificate
Standard rooms are free for up to 3 nights. Private rooms are partly funded for up to 3 nights.
If you have medical insurance it pays to check your policy, as it may contribute towards the cost of a private room at Birthcare.
All rooms are subject to availability.
IF YOU BIRTH AT BIRTHCARE AUCKLAND
|
Birth |
No charge |
| Partner stay | $50 per night |
| Private Room | for up to 3 nights No charge |
| Standard Room | for up to 3 nights No charge |
| After 3 nights | $570 per night |
IF YOU BIRTH AT AUCKLAND CITY HOSPITAL OR MIDDLEMORE HOSPITAL
|
Standard Room |
|
| Twin share with en-suite (first 3 nights) | No charge |
| After 3 nights | $580 per night |
| Private Room | |
| Single room with en-suite (first 3 nights) | $370 per night |
| After 3 nights | $580 per night |
| Premium Room - minimum 2 night stay | |
| Queen bed with en-suite (first 3 nights) | $450 per night |
| After 3 nights | $585 per night |
IF YOU BIRTH AT NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL
The following rates apply if there is an agreement between north shore hospital and birthcare for you to transfer (when north shore hospital is full) otherwise the rates will be the same as waitakere
|
Standard Room |
|
| Twin share with en-suite (first 2 nights) | No charge |
| After 2 nights | $580 per night |
| Private Room | |
| Single room with en-suite (first 2 nights) | $370 per night |
| After 2 nights | $580 per night |
| Premium Room - minimum 2 night stay | |
| Queen bed with en-suite (first 2 nights) | $450 per night |
| After 2 nights | $585 per night |
IF YOU BIRTH AT WAITAKERE HOSPITAL
|
Standard Room |
|
| Twin share with en-suite | $580 per night |
| Private Room | |
| Single Room with en-suite | $580 per night |
| Premium Room | |
| Queen bed with en-suite | $585 per night |
CHARGES FOR NON RESIDENTS (NON ELIGIBLE FOR FREE MATERNITY CARE IN NEW ZEALAND)
If you are not a permanent resident of New Zealand the following charges apply. A deposit of 50% is required at time of registration.
For more information please follow this link to the Minisitry of Health website.
|
Birth (normal birth with no secondary care costs) |
$2,700 per night |
| Postnatal Stay in a Standard room | $780 per night |
| Postnatal Stay in a Private room | $1000 per night |
| Postnatal Stay in a Premium room | $1,200 per night |
PARTNER STAY
Fold down beds are available on request for partners who wish to stay over in the Private and Premium Rooms.
If you birth at Birthcare and have been given a Private Room the charge for this is $50 per night.
If you are paying for a private or premium room your partner can stay free of charge.
GUEST MEALS
| Breakfast upgrade | $5.00 |
| Breakfast special plus continental | $15.00 |
| Lunch | $18.00 |
| Dinner | $22.00 |
| Wine per mini bottle | $8.50 |
BIRTHCARE PAYMENT TERMS
All major credit cards accepted except for Diners Card. We do not accept cheque payments.
All amounts outstanding are to be settled on check out.
Patients are expected to check out by 11.00am on the appropriate day.
Late discharges may attract a discharge fee of 50% of the daily rate.
All prices are inclusive of GST effective from 31st October, 2016
Prices may be revised from time to time at the sole discretion of Birthcare Auckland Limited.
Please contact us so that we may advise you of any changes to the schedule of charges.
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WORKING AT BIRTHCARE
Positions Available
Core Midwives
Birthcare is Central Auckland's Primary Maternity facility with 4 birthing rooms and 45 postnatal beds. This is a pleasant environment in which professionals can provide the very best care for women and their babies. In 2017 we will be offering low-risk women from ADHB's community team the possibility of birthing at Birthcare. This is an exciting project as our vision is to become a midwifery led unit strongly advocating for physiologicl birth.
Birthcare Parenll employs Midwives with experience in all aspects of maternity. The Birthcare philosophy has a strong focus on natural birth and successful breastfeeding. We also provide low level secondary postnatal care to mothers and their babies.
We are seeking midwives who are experienced in all aspects of the midwifery scope of practice to join our team.
You must be registered with the Midwifery Council of NZ, hold a current practicing certificate and enjoy providing primary maternity care.
The position offers interesting, challenging and professionally rewarding practice in a very supportive team environment. There is flexibility with rostered shifts. Birthcare will support you with ongoing professional education.
We are looking for midwives interested in permanent full and part time positions.
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to
Paula Ryan, Clinical Manager paular@birthcare.co.nz
New graduate midwives
Birthcare is Central Auckland's Primary Maternity facility with 4 birthing rooms and 45 postnatal beds.
Birthcare is a pleasant environment in which professionals can provide the very best care for women and their babies.
In 2017 we will be offering low risk women from ADHB's community team the possibility of birthing at Birthcare. This is an exciting project as our vision is to become a midwifery led unit strongly advocating for physiological birth.
Birthcare's philosophy has a strong focus on natural birth and successful breastfeeding. We also provide low level secondary postnatal care to mothers and their babies.
We are seeking New Graduate Midwives to join our team at Birthcare. We will support you in your first year of practice. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced midwives gaining confidence in all aspects of the midwifery scope of practice.
You must be registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand, with a current annual practicing certificate and enjoy providing primary maternity care.
The position offers interesting, challenging and professionally rewarding practice in a very supportive team environment. There is flexibility with the rostered shifts.
If you are interested in being part of this, in a permanent or part time position, please send your CV with a covering letter to Paula Ryan, Clinical Manager paular@birthcare.co.nz
birthing midwives ...exciting new roles
The Primary Birthing project (supported by a partnership between Birthcare, ADHB and AUT) envisages Birthcare (Parnell) being the referred place of birth for low risk women and their midwives. We aim to develop an extraordinary, caring environment which will enhance the learning opportunities for midwives and midwifery students.
We are seeking midwives who are experienced in physiological birthing to come together to lead this initiative. The role will not only entail midwifery care for birthing women but also a strong teaching and supporting component.
- You will be comfortable with rostered shifts and flexibility is negotiable
- You must be registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and hold a current practicing certificate.
- You will be an excellent communicator and role model
- On-going professional education will be provided.
If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to Paula Ryan, Clinical Manager or paular@birthcare.co.nz
healthcare assistant
Are you a midwifery/nursing student or a HCA looking to extra work? We are currently recruiting for people who could work with new mothers and babies providing support in a maternity facility.
- Hours of work between 9.00am - 2.00pm
- Fantastic work/life balance
- Competitive rate of pay
Birthcare Auckland is a Primary Maternity Unit situated in Parnell, Auckland. Our vision is to provide the very best start in life for all mothers, babies and their family/whanau. We have very good relationships with the public and private hospitals throughout the country.
Skills/Experience:
- Healthcare assistant level 4 qualification with minimum of 12 months NZ expreience as a healthcare assistant in a maternity hospital
- Midwifery student and has completed at least 2 clinical placements
- Availability to work a minimum of 3 days a week
About the role:
You will work in a primary maternity setting. from (9.00am - 2.00pm) this may vary and is flexible (Monday - Saturday)
You must be a NZ citizen or Permanent Resident
Proficiency in reading, speaking and writing English
Please send your CV to Paula Ryan Clinical Manager paular@birthcare.co.nz
