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Birthing Centre
For The Very Best Start In Life
Waihi Lifecare Birthing Centre (or Maternity Annexe) is a Birthing Facility situated in the tranquil park-like surroundings of Waihi Lifecare. A place within our community that supports mothers, babies and whanau during one of the most precious times in their Lives.
Expectant mothers and independent midwives in Waihi, Coromandel and Hauraki Plains can enjoy our homely and relaxed environment for giving birth and providing supportive postnatal care. Mothers and fathers will experience the cosy atmosphere of private rooms complete with co-sleeping cribs, a television, a convalescing area and family lounge to relax in with all the comforts of home. Meals inspired by ‘Homely Love’ are provided by our well equipped kitchen.
Benefits are :
- Close to home for local mothers
- Up to four days stays
- All amenities are provided
- A high standard of care & individual attention
- Convenient private rooms with TV
- Unique country setting
- Birthing pool
- Family-like atmosphere, “it feels like home”
- Baby Friendly Feeding accredited
- La Leche groups
- Consultation with Plunket and Tamariki Ora
- Newborn Hearing screening clinics
- Independent midwife clinics
- Free pregnancy test
Opening visiting hours 8am to 12.30pm, 3.30pm to 8.30pm
Available Midwives
We have a number of independent midwife practitioners, with access agreements to our facilities. Feel free to contact them directly or Contact Us to arrange an initial consultation
LATEST NEWS FROM WAIHI LIFECARE BIRTHING CENTRE
Announcement…As one door closes another one opens!
With great sadness, Waihi Lifecare Directors and Management announce the closure of the Waihi Birthing Centre. Over the last 5 years, Managing Director Steven Wallace, the management team and the owners have done everything in their power to keep the Birthing Centre...
Letter to the community
Dear Community, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the closure of our beloved Birthing Centre. Over the past five years, managing this cherished space has been my privilege and dream job. Our journey has been filled with both challenges and triumphs,...
Introducing Ashley McKay Maternity Team Leader
Hi, my name is Ash, and I am honoured to have been offered the role as Team Leader of the Waihi Lifecare Birthing Centre. I have lived in the Waihi/Waihi Beach area most of my life. My partner and I have three children who are currently at Waihi Beach school and I...