International Midwives Day, Monday 5 May

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 14, Issue 684, 29 April 1997, Page 11

International Midwives Day, Monday 5 May

By Robyn McDougal, Waimarino Midwife Midwifery is possibly the TRUE oldest profession in the world! International Midwives Day is shared world wide by midwives to celebrate the prc midwi the shc ney th and th underl gether Since ductio tonom wifery New 2

1990, i been p for wo choose profes carer a where will gi birth. The Wai-n rino h; team wife approach

from TePania, Pam and Robyn. Each midwife has an individual woman centred philosophy, which includes the husband or partner, family and support people. This midwife service strives to provide

women with as

These options of care include: • GP care • Obstetrician care • Midwifery care • or shared care. The newest aspect of our service is to provide FREE PREGNANCY TESTING and informa-

pregnancy care, so the women can choose the option which best suits her personal needs. Midwifery practice undergoes strict review and each midwife is accountable for her individual practice, as set out by the New Zeai — ] '"Nlege Of es StandPractice. ives speri provid- : for norgnancy Idbirth, ng a safe aring

yironment r the oman and r family, aartnerp for the y special •ney iugh a jnancy to finally ome a life h the tarino and pe based ives offer Ltal classes run at

various times throughgut the year. These classses are free of charge to both the woman and her support people. If you would like to speak to one of the local midwives, call the Waimarino Health Care Centre in Raetihi on 06 385 4616 or for Waiouru based women, call Margaret on 06 387 6596.