Maternity publications

Standards, guidelines and other useful publications on maternity services in New Zealand.

Publications

New Zealand Maternity Clinical Indicators 2019

Published 03 May 2022

The New Zealand Maternity Clinical Indicators present comparative maternity interventions and outcomes data for pregnant women and their babies giving birth in New Zealand, by maternity facility and district health board region.

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HISO 10050:2022 Maternity Care Summary Standard

Published 11 April 2022

This publication is an update to the original standard first published in May 2020. At the time of publication, we indicated the intent to undertake this review prior to finalising the standard. The update incorporates both an enhanced use of SNOMED CT codes, as well as changes to data elements identified during the sector use of the standard and system

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National Consensus Guideline for Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage and Treating Postpartum Haemorrhage poster

Published 31 March 2022

This consensus guideline has been updated to include the latest evidence-based research and clinical practice. This will ensure consistency of care for all birthing women/people across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Evaluation Report: Pregnancy and Parenting Services

Published 08 February 2022

In 2016, the Ministry of Health (MOH) funded three District Health Boards (DHBs) to deliver Pregnancy and Parenting Services (PPS) with the aim of reducing harm and improving the wellbeing of children.

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Report on Maternity web tool

Published 30 November 2021

The Report on Maternity web tool provides health statistics about women giving birth, their pregnancy and childbirth experience and the characteristics of live-born babies in New Zealand. The focus is on births from 2009 to 2019.

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Primary Maternity Services Notice 2021 - Guide

Published 26 November 2021

This document provides a guide to the Primary Maternity Services Notice 2021, to assist authorised providers to understand the Notice and how it has changed from the 2007 version.

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Maternal Fetal Medicine - He Rongoā Mā Te Kukune Action Plan - Te Ahunga Matua

Published 31 August 2021

This publication outlines the future model for Maternal Fetal Medicine and identifies projects and priorities to improve service quality, consistency and sustainability of maternal fetal medicine services to women and babies in Aotearoa New Zealand. It was written before the announcement of the Health Disability System Review and so does not reflect the changes that are to occur to the Health System in 2022.

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Induction of Labour in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Clinical Practice Guideline 2019

Published 30 July 2021

This publication provides best practice clinical guidance for health professionals on induction of labour in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.

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Companion Statement on Vitamin D and Sun Exposure in Pregnancy and Infancy in New Zealand

Published 10 December 2020

Advice for health practitioners on vitamin D and sun exposure in pregnancy and infancy.

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Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults

Published 10 December 2020

Key information in one easy-to-use document, for health practitioners and others providing nutrition and physical activity advice to the public. The second edition of Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults includes advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

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