Maternity care

Local support for your pregnancy

Finding out you’re hapū (pregnant) is a special moment, but it’s not always clear what to do next.

Our experienced midwives support you and your baby throughout pregnancy, birth, and the weeks after. You can access care close to home, including clinic visits, home visits, and local birthing in Dannevirke.

Choosing local care means you can stay close to home and your support network, with fewer long-distance trips and care from a team who understands your community. You’ll also benefit from continuity throughout your pregnancy and support that’s connected with other local health services.

Our maternity service is available to the wider community, so you do not need to be enrolled with Tararua Health Group.

Getting in touch early helps you plan your care and access the right support from the start.

What we offer

Our maternity service supports you through every stage of pregnancy and beyond.

This includes:

• Antenatal care throughout your pregnancy
• Home visits and clinic-based appointments
• Support during labour and birth
• Postnatal care for you and your baby
• Support for home birth where appropriate

Our team also works closely with Dannevirke Community Hospital and other local health services to provide coordinated, ongoing care.

Our midwives

Our maternity service is delivered by a dedicated team of experienced midwives, supported by a clinical administrator who helps coordinate your care.

Kowhai team

Kakariki team

Supporting your care

How to get in touch

It’s best to contact us as early as possible once you know you’re pregnant. Doing so helps ensure timely screening, planning, and continuity of care throughout your pregnancy.

You can contact our maternity team directly:

• Freephone: 0800 924 934
• Phone: (06) 374 5691 (ext 239 for our clinical administrator)
• Call or text: 022 100 7353
• Email: dannevirke.maternity@thg.org.nz