All pregnant people being referred or over 14 weeks gestation require a Booking and Registration to be completed by the Lead Maternity Carer
Send to maternitybookingforms@waikatoDHB.health.nz
Subject line: NHI and surname of the patient
www.findyourmidwife.co.nz is a site where LMC can advertise its availability and the geographical areas it covers along with a profile.
Direct pregnant people to access this site and contact the midwife directly to engage them as an LMC.
Early Pregnancy Clinic held at the River Ridge Hub is for people in their first trimester of pregnancy who have not found an LMC yet. The clinic can provide a clinical assessment and referrals to other practitioners and agencies. This is not an LMC service
Monday mornings from 8am until 12noon
35 Puutikitiki St, Hamilton East
People presenting to their GP who have been unable to access an LMC can be referred to the hospital via BPAC.
Waikato Maternity Services accepts referrals in line with the Guidelines for Consultation with Obstetric and Related Medical Services (Referral Guidelines). You will find the process for referrals under each sub heading below.
Due to the nature of Maternity referrals there are differing pathways to reflect the urgency of the referral. Please familiarise yourself with this and ensure that the correct pathway and contact method is used for the type of referral.
Consultations may involve the woman/person and/or the baby being seen by the specialist; however, a discussion between health practitioners is often appropriate on its own. Consultation can take place in person, by telephone, videoconference, email or by other means as appropriate in the situation.
Important notes:
Please do not re-send referrals, if you have not had a response within 7 days for non-acute referrals contact 078398899 ext96159, and for semi-acute the Delivery Suite CMM on 0800 462 411
All pregnant people being referred or over 14 weeks gestation require a Booking and Registration to be completed by the Lead Maternity Carer
Send to maternitybookingforms@waikatoDHB.health.nz
Subject line: NHI and surname of the patient
Acute – needing to be seen within 24 hours. Direct Call to CMM 0800 462 411
For a conversation with the On Call Obstetric Team phone 0800 387 9604
Semi acute – needing to be seen within 24-72 hours, send referral, all lab, scan and other results to wauacutereferrals@waikatodhb.health.nz
Subject line: NHI and surname of the patient
Non acute – for planned appointment send referral, all lab, scan and other results to RCC@waikatoDHB.health.nz
Subject line: enter the NHI and name of the service e.g. ABC1234, Obstetric
Information to come
This is not an acute clinic and is for people with a pregnancy or medical history that meet the following criteria and have not had a subsequent full term pregnancy
Referral is ideally made prior to 14 weeks resulting in a consultation by 16weeks gestation
Medical history:
Previous pregnancy history:
Current pregnancy:
Email referral to: rcc@waikatodhb.health.nz
Subject line: enter the patient NHI and name of the service and clinic e.g. ABC1234. Obstetric
Criteria for referral, any pregnant or post-partum woman (up to 6 weeks postnatal), currently client or resident in the Waikato geographical area with any of the following:
Email referral to vulnerableunbornwaikato@waikatodhb.health.nz
Subject line: enter the patient NHI and name of the service and clinic e.g. ABC1234, VUF
Iron infusion is provided on the hospital site when criteria is met. The infusion is an intravenous infusion of Ferric Carboxymaltose (Ferinject™). Iron infusion may also be available in Thames and Tokoroa following the same pathway below
Criteria for referral
And, at least one of the following
Do not send a referral for an iron in the following situations
Email referral to: rcc@waikatodhb.health.nz
Subject line: enter the patient NHI and name of the service and clinic e.g. ABC1234, Obstetric, Iron infusion
Referral for Fetal Medicine Services are sent to Auckland. Referral form is found more information is found here
Email: FetalMedicineScheduling@adhb.govt.nz
For urgent referrals phone: 09 307 4949 ext 29462
The goals of Obstetric Anaesthetic Clinic are:
Referrals are accepted from a range of health professionals:
Recommended Referrals
Condition |
Examples |
Obesity |
BMI > 45 |
Significant coagulation disorders |
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Significant neurological or spinal disease |
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Significant cardiac disease |
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Significant respiratory disease |
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Significant obstetric bleeding risk |
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Previous or potential anaesthetic difficulties |
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Traumatic birth experience |
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Other |
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Email referral to: rcc@waikatodhb.health.nz
Subject line: enter the patient NHI and name of the service and clinic e.g. ABC1234. Obstetric, Anaesthetic Clinic
For urgent reviews, please call switch board on 07 839 88 99 and request the Delivery Suite anaesthetic phone.
Gestation has exceeded 40 weeks and the woman consents for her labour to be induced (IOL) following a discussion with her LMC
Between 40+3 and 40+6 weeks gestation send the referral
Referrals are graded within 72 hours, the referrer will be notified of the IOL booking or the requirement for the person to attend a postdates consultation
Note: Obstetric recommendation is that a CTG and scan is arranged for 41+ weeks for assessment of fetal wellbeing including AFI.
If the ability to have a 41+ week ultrasound scan is restricted due to financial constraints indicate this on the referral so a scan and consultation can be booked within the hospital
Email referral to wauacutereferrals@waikatodhb.health.nz
Subject line: enter the patient NHI and name of the service and clinic e.g. ABC1234, Obstetric Prolonged Pregnancy
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). Long-acting reversible contraceptives include progestogen (levonorgestrel) implants and copper or levonorgestrel intrauterine contraceptives. These are the most effective forms of reversible contraception and are recommended as a preferred option in patients who do not wish to become pregnant for a number of years. Long-acting contraceptives provide a “fit and forget” approach to contraception.
The following information is where LARC can be accessed at no cost for postpartum people in Waikato.
General Practices can offer insertion and removal of LARC for free for people who meet the following:
Insertion of Jadelle™ is available at Tokoroa Birthing.
Criteria for referral
Referral by phone 07 8850659, ideally following the birth so an appointment can be arranged before 6 weeks
Insertion of LARC, by means of Jadelle™ is available for those admitted for postnatal care, in Waikato Hospital for anyone requesting this.
Insertion of LARC, by means of Mirena™ is available for those having a planned cesarean at the time of the surgery in the following scenarios:
Perinatal Mental Health is a team of experienced, specialised health professionals skilled in helping mothers with mental health conditions related to having a baby. Our team offers assessment, treatment and advice for women who have developed a mental illness during the perinatal period or have an ongoing or previous mental health disorder.
We do not provide an urgent or crisis service. If the situation is urgent, please contact:
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Service
Available 24/7 - 0800 50 50 50
For more information, visit this page here
Notification is an automatic process for newborns born in a Primary Maternity Facility or Waikato District hospitals.
For babies born at home, the LMC must notify the New Born Hearing Screening team as soon as possible following the birth.
Referral to include:
Newborn: name, DOB, NHI, gestational age at birth, weight at birth, time of birth
Parental/Guardian: name and address, contact details
*Indicate if there are any risk factors for hearing loss.
Referrer: Name, role, and contact details
Send referrals to NewbornHearingScreening@waikatodhb.health.nz
This email can also be used to query any babies that may have missed screening.
Facility |
Address |
Pohlen maternity service |
56 Rawhiti Avenue, Matamata |
River Ridge Birth Centre |
37 von Tempsky St. Hamilton East |
Taumarunui Birth Unit |
Taumarunui Hospital, Kururau Road, Taumarunui |
Te Awamutu Birthing |
670 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu |
Thames Birthing Unit |
412 Mary Street, Thames https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/locations/thames-birthing-unit/ |
Tokoroa Birth Unit |
Tokoroa Hospital Gate 1, 55-75 Maraetai Road, Tokoroa https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/locations/south-waikato-primary-birthing-unit/ |
Waikato Home Birth Association |
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Waterford Birth Centre |
27 Tisdall Tce, Hamilton City |
Waikato Hospital |
Pembroke St, Hamilton City |