Community Birth Services

26/11/2024

Details of 3rd year midwifery student scholarship with passion for homebirth coming soon!
Priscilla’s Love of Vintage
Manawatu Home Birth Association

03/10/2024

Priscilla was the bright light that guided Community Birth Services and many other initiatives in our region.
We miss her, and her 'get it done' sass.
Please come along to Priscilla's Love of Vintage event.... Proceeds go towards a very dear cause to Priscilla's heart.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1hcKJJTsWJUvjp23/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

A page to celebrate Priscilla's passion for vintage clothing and to raise funds for a midwifery scholarship.

13/04/2024

💛 We can't wait to see you tomorrow morning for the Big Latch On 2024! 💛

🥳SPOT PRIZES🥳

💥 FANTASTIC GIVEAWAYS 💥

Come join us upstairs here at the Birthing centre tomorrow, Sunday 14th April to celebrate your feeding journey, view our amazing birthing centre, meet other whānau and enjoy morning tea on us... and of course there will be spot prizes thanks to some local businesses.
The big latch on will be taking place at roughly 11.00am. Feel free to arrive from 10.30 am.
This is always a highlight on our calendars so no matter your breastfeeding journey we would love for you to join us so that we can celebrate you!

13/04/2024

18/01/2024

Today's Tuesday Terminology is "Responsive feeding"

Breastfeeding works best when you feed your baby responsively. It can ensure that you establish and maintain a good milk supply, as well as keeping baby baby happy! It will also help your breasts feel comfortable and avoid engorgement.

There are no limits to how often you breastfeed your baby, and they may feed for a number of reasons.

- Hunger
- Comfort
- Tiredness, etc.

You can find more information on responsive feeding here:
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/getting-started-with-breastfeeding/responsive-breastfeeding/

18/01/2024

18/01/2024

Our December Maternity Stats, the final ones for 2023 saw 147 pēpi born across MidCentral!

Shoutout to all of our fantastic midwives for your mahi and congratulations to all the whānau with their new additions. ❤️ 👶

09/11/2023

Still feels unreal.
Will miss you Priscilla, your light will keep shining through 🧡

28/10/2023

It is with great sadness to share that Priscilla Baken has passed away. A huge loss to our community.
Priscilla is the most passionate and fierce advocate for everything maternity, if something needed to be said, heard or done then she was there!
A huge part of Community Birth Services right from the beginning, and till her passing day. We thank you, with all our hearts.
Thank you Priscilla, thank you for everything you have done, your light will stay bright and your inspiring nature will continue. Kia kaha, we love you and will miss you.
~CBS~

View Priscilla June BAKEN's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

21/09/2023

Another busy month for our midwives! 172 newborns including three sets of twins during August. 👶 👶 Congratulations to all whānau with their new additions! ❤️ ❤️