Maternity services
Information on the Maternity Clinical Guidelines, the Primary Maternity Services Notice (Section 88) and other maternity-related publications, as well as the recommended tablet for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
View the Guide to Eligibility to see who is eligible for publicly funded maternity services in New Zealand.
In this section
- This section outlines the background information for creating the Maternity National Clinical Guidance. Read more
- Information on the Section 88 Primary Maternity Services Notice 2007 and an amendment to the Primary Maternity Services Notice 2007 and related guidelines and access agreements. Read more
- The Ministry of Health recommends that women planning a pregnancy, or who are in the early stages of pregnancy, access the low-cost folic acid and iodine tablets from their pharmacy (lowest cost is on prescription). Read more
- Standards, guidelines and other useful publications on maternity services in New Zealand. Read more
- A list of resources for the public on selected maternal and child health topics. Read more
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