Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

Te Papaioea Birthing Centre For healthy pregnant women who don't expect medical intervention based in Palmerston North. The centre has a strong focus on post-natal care.

www.birthingcentre.co.nz

Te Papaioea Birthing Centre in Palmerston North is a primary birthing unit for women having low-risk births without intervention. Evidence consistently suggests that healthy women with a low-risk pregnancy who labour and deliver in a primary birthing facility have better outcomes for both mother and baby. Our philosophy is to offer that choice and support for women in the Manawatu who can give birth without intervention, with the support of her midwife. Pregnant women wanting to give birth at the centre must book in via their midwife. Midwives book in their mothers in the same way as they do at the hospital. Midwives must sign an access agreement to use the centre, and book women in by the 37th week of pregnancy. The service, which is run as a social enterprise by Birthing Centre, is free to all women who birth at the centre and are eligible for care in New Zealand hospitals, whose pregnancy is considered low-risk primary care. Birthing Centre operates Bethlehem Birthing Centre in Tauranga, and will soon open Melling Birthing Centre, servicing the wider Wellington region. A fourth birthing centre has been announced for South Auckland and is due to open in late 2018. Te Papaioea Birthing Centre employs a team of highly experienced midwives, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A qualified lactation consultant is available to support breastfeeding. Women who give birth at the centre will be able to stay for three nights’ post-natal care. Every mother at the facility has her own room, in which she will give
birth and also receive post-natal care. Birthing Centre is owned and supported by registered charitable trust the Wright Family Foundation.

Kia ora whānau 👋Keeping tamariki and hapū māmā protected has never been easier 💉Childhood immunisations are available at...
03/02/2026

Kia ora whānau 👋

Keeping tamariki and hapū māmā protected has never been easier 💉
Childhood immunisations are available at the clinic locations listed in the photo – pop along to a clinic that works for you and keep your little ones up to date.

✨ Hapū Māmā Vaccination Clinic ✨
Pregnant and thinking about protecting yourself and your pēpi from Flu and Whooping Cough?
Pop in and see our friendly Vaccinator - no fuss, just great care.

🕘 9.30am – 3.30pm
📅 Every Wednesday & Thursday
📍 Te Rauru Antenatal Clinic, Ground Floor
Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

Prefer another option? You can also visit your local pharmacy or make an appointment with your GP.

Small jabs, big protection - for today and for the future 🌱

03/02/2026
Product recall - Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (0–12 months).Further details, including batch numbers and instruc...
08/01/2026

Product recall - Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (0–12 months).
Further details, including batch numbers and instructions, are available on the MPI website and within this post

**Important information for our formula feeding whānau**

Please be aware that some batches of Nestlé brand ‘Alfamino’ Infant Formula (0-12 months) have been recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide.

· The affected imported products are not available in supermarkets. They are prescribed and available through hospitals, pharmacies, and GPs.

· A small amount may have been bought over the counter at pharmacies or online.

· There have been no reports of associated illness but if your child has consumed this product and you have any concerns about their health, seek medical advice.

· Symptoms include severe or persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, or unusual lethargy, which would typically appear between 30 minutes and 6 hours after exposure.

· If you have any concerns about your child's health, contact your healthcare provider, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.

This recall does not affect any other Nestlé brand products in New Zealand.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT:

1. Check the batch and date mark on the bottom of the tin.

Batch numbers are affected by this recall:
Use by 17.04.2027, Batch number 51070017Y2
Use by 18.04.2027, Batch number 51080017Y1
Use by 28.05.2027, Batch number 51480017Y3
Use by 29.05.2027, Batch number 51490017Y1
Use by 22.07.2027, Batch number 52030017Y1.

2. If you have the affected Alfamino formula at home, DO NOT FEED it to your baby, if at all possible. Return it to the place of purchase.

If you have any of the affected batches and are concerned and or have no alternative infant formula in the short term, contact Healthline on 0800 611 116, which can help.

For more information go to:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-home/food-recalls-and-complaints/recalled-food-products/nestle-brand-alfamino-infant-formula-0-12-months-recalled-due-to-the-possible-presence-of-cereulide

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...
07/01/2026

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!

📌Hapū māmā vaccination clinic 📌Following a break to celebrate the festive season, our Vaccinator will be back onsite thi...
06/01/2026

📌Hapū māmā vaccination clinic 📌

Following a break to celebrate the festive season, our Vaccinator will be back onsite this Thursday 8 January, 9.30 am - 3.30 pm, here at Te Rauru Antental Clinic @ Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, and back to our usual schedule of Wednesday and Thursday clinics the following week.

The Milk Cafe is on every Wednesday 10am to midday, hosted by an experienced Lactation Consultant.Come in for a cuppa, a...
05/01/2026

The Milk Cafe is on every Wednesday 10am to midday, hosted by an experienced Lactation Consultant.

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

The Milk Cafe returns next Wednesday 7th January from 10am to midday. Come in for a cuppa, a chat, any feeding advice o...
02/01/2026

The Milk Cafe returns next Wednesday 7th January from 10am to midday. 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.

Will your pēpi be the first to arrive at Te Papaioea for 2026?! We are all ready and waiting for you....
31/12/2025

Will your pēpi be the first to arrive at Te Papaioea for 2026?! We are all ready and waiting for you....

📌The Milk Cafe will be taking a short break over the holiday period and will return on Wednesday 8th of January 2024. If...
30/12/2025

📌The Milk Cafe will be taking a short break over the holiday period and will return on Wednesday 8th of January 2024. If you need feeding support during this time, please contact your LMC Midwife or the free MidCentral Lactation Service for advice via phone or text: 027 309 4183

Meri Kirihimete! - From all of us here at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre 🎄Wishing you all a wonderful and safe festive seas...
24/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete! - From all of us here at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre 🎄
Wishing you all a wonderful and safe festive season with your whānau and friends 🎉

Which door is your favourite?!Te Papaioea staff and LMC midwives have been getting into the spirit of Christmas by havin...
24/12/2025

Which door is your favourite?!

Te Papaioea staff and LMC midwives have been getting into the spirit of Christmas by having lots of fun decorating some of our doors!🎀🎄
Thanks to staff, Ruahine Midwives and the Midwives at Pirie Street for their fantastic contributions ✨
From all of us here at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, we wish you all a safe and merry Christmas🎄 🎅🏼🔔🎅🏾🎁🤶

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www.birthingcentre.co.nz Te Papaioea Birthing Centre in Palmerston North is a primary birthing unit for women having low-risk births without intervention. Evidence consistently suggests that healthy women with a low-risk pregnancy who labour and deliver in a primary birthing facility have better outcomes for both mother and baby. Our philosophy is to offer that choice and support for women in the Manawatū who can give birth without intervention, with the support of her midwife. Pregnant women wanting to give birth at the centre must book in via their midwife. Midwives book in their mothers in the same way as they do at the hospital. Midwives must sign an access agreement to use the centre, and book women in by the 37th week of pregnancy. The service is free to all women who birth at the centre and are eligible for care in New Zealand hospitals, whose pregnancy is considered low-risk primary care. Te Papaioea Birthing Centre employs a team of highly experienced midwives, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, along with nurses who have strong experience in postnatal care and lactation qualifications. Every mother at the facility has her own room, in which she gives birth and also receives postnatal care. Te Papaioea Birthing Centre was opened in 2017 by the Wright Family Foundation and is managed by MidCentral District Health Board.