Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Tairāwhiti maternity and newborn services offer high quality care during pregnancy and after birth.
To contact Puawai Aroha maternity and newborn services at Gisborne Hospital:
The Gisborne Hospital maternity and newborn services unit is to the right of the main entrance at:
Puawai Aroha Maternity
421 Ormond Rd
Gisborne 4040
Learn more about what to do when you think you may be pregnant.
You should midwife or lead maternity carer as early as possible in your pregnancy. If you cannot find a midwife or need advice, call Puawai Aroha Maternity on 06 869 0562.
Lead maternity carers and midwives (internal link)
Smoking during pregnancy affects your pēpi and can cause health problems. It is never too late to quit for your pēpi. There are many services to help you to quit smoking.
Quitting smoking (internal link)
Te Hiringa Matua is a pregnancy and parenting support service for hapū māmā who are struggling with drug and alcohol problems.
The Te Hiringa Matua team is based in Customhouse Street.
Phone: 06 986 1696
Puawai Aroha Maternity offers a warm, modern environment staffed by our team of friendly and professional core midwives, obstetric and paediatric teams. Support service staff can also provide Māori cultural support, breastfeeding support and quit-smoking support.
Puawai Aroha Maternity has:
Puawai Aroha Maternity at Gisborne Hospital has been certified by the Ministry of Health and the maternity ward has been accredited as a Baby Friendly hospital which means it meets the highest standards of maternity care in New Zealand.
If baby comes early or is unwell, they might go to the Gisborne Hospital neonatal unit.
Puawai Aroha maternity unit is proud to be part of the international Baby Friendly Hospital initiative. This means that breastfeeding is encouraged and core midwives will advise and support you. However, if you choose not to breastfeed, you will be equally supported.
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (external link)