Downloads And Links
HBA Trust Docs
Documents relating to trust mahi. Includes minutes, agendas, reports and strategic plans.
Strategic Plans
Home Birth Aotearoa Newsletters
September 2022
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December 2022
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June 2023
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Septemeber 2023
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March 2024
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Home Birth Matters Magazine
Issue 1.3 Spring 2014
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Issue 1.4 Summer 2014
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Issue 2.1 Autumn 2015
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Issue 2.2 Winter 2015
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Issue 2.3 Spring 2015
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Issue 2.4 Summer 2015
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Issue 3.1 Autumn 2016
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Issue 3.2 Winter 2016
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Issue 3.4 Spring - Summer 2016
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Issue 4.2 Autumn 2017
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Issue 4.3 - Winter - Spring 2017
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Issue 5.1 Summer 2018
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Maternity Reports
Ministry of Health Reports on Maternity
Report on Maternity 2017
Published Apr 2019 by Ministry of Health
Report on Maternity 2015
Published Jul 2017 by Ministry of Health
Report on Maternity 2014
Published Dec 2015 by Ministry of Health
Report on Maternity 2012
Published Apr 2015 by Ministry of Health
Report on Maternity 2010
Published Nov 2012 by Ministry of Health
New Zealand Maternity Clinical Indicators
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2019
Published Apr 2022 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2018
Published Oct 2020 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2017
Published May 2019 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2016
Published Feb 2018 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2015
Published Dec 2016 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2014
Published May 2016 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2013
Published Sep 2015 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2012
Published Oct 2014 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2011
Published May 2013 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2010
Published Oct 2012 by Ministry of Health
NZ Maternity Clinical Indicators 2009
Published Jun 2012 by Ministry of Health
Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee
14th Annual Report 2018
PMMRC – Published February 2021
13th Annual Report 2017
PMMRC – Published September 2019
12th Annual Report 2016
PMMRC – Published June 2018
11th Annual Report 2015
PMMRC – Published June 2017
10th Annual Report 2014
PMMRC – Published June 2016
9th Annual Report 2013
PMMRC – Published June 2015
8th Annual Report 2012
PMMRC – Published June 2014
7th Annual Report 2011
PMMRC – Published June 2013
6th Annual Report 2010
PMMRC – Published June 2012
Home Birth Related Resources
Useful Links and blogs
Knowledge
Sarah Buckley
Physiological birth explained, hormones in birth info.
Kellymom Breastfeeding
Evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting.
Birth Without Fear
Political blog about birth and birthing on your terms
Human Rights in Childbirth
Political organisation dedicated to protecting rights within birth.
Anna Hughes Blog
Hypnobirthing
Labour and Birth Techniques
The Bradley Method
A practical techniques based birthing approach
Calm Birth NZ
A childbirth education program that focuses on positive and empowering experiences.
Hypnobirthing – Mongan Method
Birth skills taught through self hypnosis strategy
Birthing from Within
Spiritual birth knowledge, empowers women to birth from within.
Acupressure
Resources which explain acupressure for pain relief in labour, labour preparation, or when a medical induction is required.
Organisations
La Leche League NZ
Peer to peer breastfeeding support, voluntary organisation.
Nga Maia Maori Midwives
Nga Maia is a National body that represents Maori Birthing
New Zealand College of Midwives
The College provides and promotes quality standards for New Zealand midwives.
Midwifery Council
The Council’s role is to regulate midwives and protect the health and safety of women and babies experiencing midwifery care in Aotearoa.