Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

13/05/2026

12/05/2026

Pop in and see out friendly Vaccinator to help protect you and your pēpi from Flu and Whooping cough. 9.30 am - 3.30 pm every Wednesday and Thursday at Te Rauru Antenatal Clinic, ground floor Te Papaioea Birthing Centre.
Alternatively, check out your local pharmacy or make an appointment at your GP.

The Whooping cough vaccine can be administered from 16 weeks of pregnancy and the Flu vaccine can be administered at any time. They can both be given on the same day too! It's safe to be immunised against Flu and Whooping cough and it's free of charge during your pregnancy!

08/05/2026

We would love to see you and your whānau at one of our tours. No need to book, just turn up!

07/05/2026

Check out the lovely feedback Lonesse shared with us regarding the care that she received from our wonderful midwives, here at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre 💛

I gave birth in late October 2025 with my first baby and I had a water birth, the midwife that was on was so welcoming. In the birthing suite it was warm and felt so calm. The midwife’s support during and after my birth was amazing, anytime my partner and I had a question it was always answered with kindness, I had support with everything from breastfeeding to changing to getting bubs in the car seat to go home. It was amazing at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, thank you to all the midwife’s there you guys are just fabulous! 🙂

05/05/2026

The Milk Cafe is on every Wednesday , hosted by an experienced Lactation Consultant

⏰9.30am-10.30am babies who aren't yet on the move.
⏰10.30am-12.00pm everyone welcome.

Come in for a cuppa, a chat, any feeding advice or support you may need and a chance to meet some more māmā in our area.

Pohutukawa Room @ Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

28/04/2026

Check out Katie's lovely feedback about her time with us at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre 💛

I gave birth to my son in April 2025 at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre and had such a positive experience.

As a first-time mum, I was unsure about choosing the birthing centre over the hospital, but I’m so glad I did. The environment was calm, safe, and really relaxing. Knowing the hospital was right across the road gave me that extra reassurance.

Arriving to a warm bath ready to go was a huge relief, and the whole place was beautiful, clean, and felt really homely. We stayed from Friday night to Monday morning, and the midwives were amazing throughout that time. Nothing was ever an issue, and they were so supportive as we started our journey into parenthood.

Our room was cosy and modern, and it felt like such a luxury to be able to stay there together as a new little family. We felt at home and so well cared for, it’s such a special place to bring your baby into the world. There were 3 midwives we really appreciated and were soo helpful and supportive I can’t remember their names but I will always remember them and how they helped us during our time there. 🤍

Ngā mihi Katie 💛

26/04/2026

Check out Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's page dedicated to Pregnancy and maternity. This link provides a bunch of information on breastfeeding, getting out and about, and returning to work as a breastfeeding parent.

https://info.health.nz/pregnancy-maternity/breastfeeding

16/04/2026

✨ Hey Young Māmā, we see you 💛

Doing life, raising babies, trying to keep it all together… it’s A LOT. And you don’t have to do it alone. At He Ngākau Matua, we’re here to walk alongside you 🤝We’re all about support, good vibes, real talk, and plenty of laughs along the way 😄✨

If you are 13-24 years old we can support you with:
🌿 Everyday life stuff – cooking, routines, keeping on top of home life
🌿 Parenting support – understanding your pēpi & building strong bonds
🌿 Goals & dreams – planning your future, education, or mahi
🌿 Confidence & wellbeing – managing stress, building you up 💪
🌿 Connecting you to the right support for you & your whānau

But most importantly…
💛 We’re your cheerleaders
💛 We celebrate EVERY win (big or small!)
💛 We create a safe, fun space where you can just be YOU

Join our weekly groups, make some real connections, have a laugh, and learn some awesome life skills along the way 🌈
Or if groups aren’t your thing, we’ve got you with 1:1 support too.
✨ You deserve support
✨ You deserve to feel confident
✨ You deserve to thrive

Message us (Brydie He Ngakau Matua and Laura Tancs on Facebook) or come along – we’d LOVE to meet you 💬

14/04/2026

Check out some lovely feedback received from Jessica and gorgeous pic of pāpā and pepī 💛

I gave birth in October 2024 at the Birthing Centre. Was my third baby and the most incredible experience. We arrived at midnight, lights were dimmed and the environment was very peaceful. Me and my partner walked around the centre during labor with the gas tank. Had a water birth in the beautiful large tubs. Was definitely the best birthing experience I have had. To be able to snuggle up in a large bed afterwards was dreamy. The only thing that would have made the experience better would be working tvs. Unfortunately we weren't aware that they required us to bring a Chromecast so we were a little bored after baby was born. But overall, had the labor of my dreams.

Ngā mihi Jessica for your feedback 💛