Rolleston Midwives

25/10/2022

The Rotary Community Breast Milk Bank provide an invaluable service to babies in Christchurch and are always in need of donors. If you are interested in becoming a donor speak to your midwife or contact them directly! Your donation can make all the difference to another baby’s breastfeeding journey 👶

We need your help ! Can you become a breast milk donor ?
Call us for more information NOW. You could give a baby the best possible start in life.

05/09/2022

We have moved to a new clinic space. We are now based at 6a Kidman Street in Rolleston and share a clinic space with Selwyn Osteopath and Smiles Massage Therapy. We are enjoying a bit more space with two dedicated rooms while still being in a central and convenient location.

28/07/2022

Pregnancy hormones progesterone and relaxin loosen ligaments and relax muscles, they start their job in the first trimester and can hang around for 6 months or more after birth! These hormones are vital to create space to grow and birth a baby but can cause aches, pains and muscle weakness.

Swimming and water based exercises are low impact and perfect for pregnancy and the postnatal period. Being in water provides weightlessness and relief for sore backs, hips and legs while increasing strength and fitness and reducing the risk of impact related injury.

Aquanatal classes: for any stage of pregnancy, low-medium intensity, $9 per session, 6.15pm Tuesdays, bookings required.

Aqua fit for parents: fun and engaging for baby while you engage your core, suitable for babies 6 months and older, $9 per session, 9.30am and 10.30am Thursdays, bookings required.

Sensory swim for babies: floating toys, ball pit, bubbles and more, standard admission fee, 9am til 11am Tuesdays.

07/06/2022

The holiday period is a busy time every year! Many midwives take a reduced work load to make time to be with their own families. We are fully booked for December and have a small number of spaces left in January. If you have recently discovered you are pregnant and think you might be due in January get in contact as soon as possible! If you are struggling to find a midwife you can contact the Midwifery Resource Centre for on 033652789 and they may be able to help.

04/06/2022

So happy to be a part of the awesome team at Rolleston midwives and promoting birth at the new Rolleston birthing unit Oromairaki. Come join us for up to date evidence based information and tips on pregnancy labour and birth and postpartum. What a gorgeous primary unit. See you there 😊

03/06/2022

Christchurch midwife Ashley has created this amazing resource for parents and parents to be. Inclusive, realistic, supportive and sharing all the ins and outs of postpartum. So often the messy parts of having a baby are treated as taboo; as a society we don’t discuss the massive physical and emotional changes that take place, which can leave parents feeling isolated and wondering if their experience is ‘normal’. Check out the wealth of information on insta and the website for further resources.

https://www.facebook.com/Postpartumrealness

https://instagram.com/beyondthebumpnz?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

03/06/2022

We are super excited to have a brand new primary birthing unit right on our doorstep and hope that this will keep lots of women closer to home and to their whānau and support people.

📚Research shows that healthy, low risk women who choose to birth in a primary birthing unit are more likely to have a normal birth and experience less medical interventions when compared to those who choose to birth in a hospital setting, such as Christchurch Womens. Birthing in a primary unit is safe for both mum and baby and reduces the likelihood of further medical complications.

Chat to your midwife to find out more about what is available at Oromairaki and if it’s the right birthing space for you.

https://www.cdhb.health.nz/hospitals-health-facilities/oromairaki-community-maternity-unit/

https://www.midwife.org.nz/news/comments-on-australian-study-confirming-primary-units-and-home-births-safe/


03/06/2022

Let’s start with introductions! Read more about us and find out how to get in touch.

https://linktr.ee/RollestonMidwives

03/06/2022

Thanks for following our page! We are a practice of six experienced, Selwyn based midwives who have come together to provide care to our community. We will use this page to share updates and helpful information. We love to stay connected and see your beautiful babies as they grow.