During the antenatal period your midwife will discuss with you, your choices and preferences for your maternity care, these will include:
- antenatal education,
- exercise,
- Smoking cessation
- nutrition,
- Choosing the place of birth which is comfortable for you and your family. Options being home, Paraparaumu Maternity Unit, Otaki Birthing Unit, Kenepuru or Wellington.
- Transfer of care
- labour and birth support,
- care of yourself and baby after the birth.
A care plan is commenced and developed through your pregnancy as a written account of your expectations. We encourage your husband/partner and other family members to attend the appointments and to be involved in your care.
Regular antenatal checks are provided in your own home.